Cursive Handwriting Flashcards

Grade 3 · English · Flashcards

Review key terms and concepts for learning cursive handwriting.

Flashcards

Cursive: A style of handwriting where letters within a word are connected by flowing strokes
Print writing: A style where each letter is formed separately without connecting to the next letter
Connecting stroke: The line that joins one cursive letter to the next in a word
Baseline: The line that letters rest on; cursive letters return to the baseline to connect
Slant: The rightward angle at which cursive letters are written
Uppercase letter: A capital letter; used at the start of sentences and proper names in cursive
Lowercase letter: A small letter; most of a cursive word is made up of lowercase letters
Ascender: The part of a letter that goes above the midline, as in 'l,' 'h,' and 'b'
Descender: The part of a letter that goes below the baseline, as in 'g,' 'y,' and 'p'
Muscle memory: The automatic ability to form letters correctly after practicing the same strokes many times
Penmanship: The art and skill of clear, neat handwriting
Signature: A person's name written in their own handwriting, often in cursive
Letter formation: The correct way to begin, move through, and end a letter when writing it