Book Description
This is the fourth of a seven book series (K-6th grade) providing instruction in basic italic handwriting. We recommend Book D for third grade or advanced second grade.
This book begins with a thorough review of basic italic, then presents the cursive joins in sequence. After all the joins are learned the cursive capitals are shown. Writing practice includes first names, vowel sounds, consonant sounds, phonograms, prefixes, suffixes, homophones, homographs, ampersands, and punctuation. Sentence content includes poem forms such as couplet, haiku, acrostic, cinquian, limerick, formula poem, and tongue twisters. Cursive capital practice includes origins of our alphabet. Application form, letter writing, and envelope making are presented.
The books were designed so that a child may begin anywhere in the series, even though they have never before learned italic. Each book begins with a comprehensive review for that particular level. For example if a child is in the 4th grade, and can write at that grade level, they can begin with Book E without having to work through any of the previous books, adding to the versatility and cost-effectiveness of this series.
Customer Reviews:
Great, but "meatier" than the first three.......2001-07-05
We have used the entire series. It works well for kids to do on their own and the handwriting is very nice. This book is a bit more tedious than the others (it is longer and cursive is used)... but it still produces nice writing and is easy to use.
Book Description
This is the second of a seven book series (K-6th grade) providing instruction in italic handwriting. It is designed for the beginning student of handwriting and is recommended for late kindergarten, first grade, and/or early second grade.
The twenty-six lowercase letters and the twenty-six capitals are introduced one letter per page. Letters are arranged alphabetically, and words and sentences are introduced.
Every page has models to trace, letters to write beginning at the dot indicators provided, and in the blank spaces, with a "best" letter box to complete on each alphabet page, showcasing the child's best work for that particular letter.
The books were designed so that a child may begin anywhere in the series, even though they have never before learned italic. Each book begins with a comprehensive review for that particular level. For example if a child is in the 4th grade, and can write at that grade level, they can begin with Book E without having to work through any of the previous books, adding to the versatility and cost-effectiveness of this series.
Customer Reviews:
Great way to teach handwriting.......2001-07-05
We have used this book with our children, as part of our home teaching. They have easily worked through it and it takes only a few minutes each day with very little aid needed. I recommend it over ball and stick!!
Book Description
This is the third of a seven book series (K-6th grade) providing instruction in basic italic handwriting. Book C is designed for the early reader and is especially recommended for grade two, however it is also suitable for the latter part of grade one or early grade three.
Every page has models to trace, letters, words, and/or sentences to write in the spaces provided. On some pages, the writer completes a given line by writing a "best" letter in the empty box, showcasing the child's best work.
In addition to a review of the basic italic, an introduction to cursive italic is presented to assist the child in learning the fundamentals of the cursive hand.
The books were designed so that a child may begin anywhere in the series, even though they have never before learned italic. Each book begins with a comprehensive review for that particular level. For example if a child is in the 4th grade, and can write at that grade level, they can begin with Book E without having to work through any of the previous books, adding to the versatility and cost-effectiveness of this series.
Customer Reviews:
Italic Handwriting Book C by Getty & Dubay.......2000-03-31
We have been using this series for years. My son has a lot of trouble writing, and it is very handy to have the arrows and dots to guide him on the direction and placing of his pencil. Both of my kids seem to enjoy it. The one with trouble wit handwriting is repeating Book C and it's coming along well (it is the last book before you really get into cursive. My other son is sailing with book E now and has a beautiful handwriting.
Book Description
This is the first of a seven book series (K-6th grade), providing instruction in italic handwriting. It is designed for the beginning student of handwriting and is recommended for preschool, kindergarten, and/or early first grade.
The twenty-six lowercase letters and the twenty-six capitals are introduced one letter per page. Letters are arranged in the order of lowercase families, which group letters with similar strokes together and progress logically from simple to more complex forms.
Every page has models to trace, letters to write beginning at the dot indicators provided, and in the blank spaces, with a "best" letter box to complete on each alphabet page, showcasing the child's best work for that particular letter.
The books were designed so that a child may begin anywhere in the series, even though they have never before learned italic. Each book begins with a comprehensive review for that particular level. For example if a child is in the 4th grade, and can write at that grade level, they can begin with Book E without having to work through any of the previous books, adding to the versatility and cost-effectiveness of this series.
Customer Reviews:
Easy to teach, easy to learn, easy to read.......2007-03-30
Italic handwriting is the most traditional style still in use. Originally developed in Italy in the 1500s to be an extremely clear, easy to read and write style, it spread and became a dominant form of handwriting until the 1700s, when the simple, clear style was rejected in favor of elaborate, almost Rococo styles that emphasized elegance over communication and legibility.
The difficulty in reading documents written in the various "loopy cursives," as they are commonly called, was a problem from the beginning, and later systems trying to correct the problem by introducing new ball-and-stick prints and simplifying the loops did little to help.
Fortunately, italic has been rediscovered. It is the style most commonly taught in adult handwriting remediation programs--in hospitals, for instance, where messy handwriting can kill--and it has many advantages over the self-consciously ornate "loopy cursives."
First, it is built upon natural hand motions. No ball-and-stick that, at the best of times, looks juvenile and is exceedingly slow and is usually badly distorted at higher speeds. No more loops flying in ever direction, distorting the shapes of the words. Instead, the entire system is based upon a few, very simple stroke patterns which are combined to form well-shaped and highly legible letter. Second, learning cursive is simply a matter of joining the letter-shapes already learned in standard ways. No spending a year or two of painful memorization and then readjustment. The result is a handwriting style that is easy to learn and easy to read and that looks adult. Why would you teach your child a style of handwriting that looks immature when it is done "right" because it is so unweildy that no mature writer retains it?
The Getty-Dubay Italic series has neatly packaged an italic handwriting style in a way that is very easy to teach and learn. They present the letters in a logical order and provide many tips and pieces of advice broken down in a sensible fashion along the way. Rather than spending hours and hours teaching them a style of handwriting that will, more likely than not, result in a mess and then RETEACHING them again when it comes time to switch to cursive, teach them beautiful, clear handwriting from the start and use the extra time teaching typing or something worth while.
There is no Getty-Dubay font that I know of, but there are two freeware italic fonts, Jarman and Jardotty. Search for them on the web--they are available in several places. I believe that there are two letters that are formed slightly differently than in the Getty-Dubay style.
Teach this to your kids.......2004-03-14
I lived in Portland, OR, where the authors convinced the school district to test this method in place of older printing and writing curriculum.
About a year after teaching began, I was at a pizza parlor between Portland and a suburban town. There had been a kid's contest or drawing of some sort that required written entry forms, and a large group of winning forms was pinned to a wall. The result of this method was graphically, forcefully and wonderfully on display: all the entrants with Portland addresses (1st and 2nd graders, I think) had filled their blanks with beautifully clear, if tentative, italic printing, while kids from the suburban town had provided the usual near-illegible scrawl. I was astonished.
I can't think of a better, clearer testimony to the practical effect of this method and these books than the entry forms on that wall. If your kids need help with their handwriting, or are interested in improving it, get these books. Even better would be to convince your school district to investigate this method.
And no, italic printing and script WILL NOT strip individuality and "personality" from a kid's writing; it will make it easier to express it.
Fine book, but be informed.......2000-03-20
You should know this about the book. It is for pre-school or kindergarten. It is for printing in italic style. If you want your child to learn "block printing", this is not the book for you. Personally, I think a child should know how to do block printing, sometimes called traditional manuscript. If you buy into this series, you'll want the instruction manual too. If you just want to teach/learn the italic cursive, start with book D in this series. Be warned. If you or your child likes the "loopy" cursive, this is not for you. Italic cursive, starting in book D, does not have loops. It looks a bit different. It is a major alternative to the old fashioned way of doing cursive. Remember those goofy capital "Q"s that looked like a numberal "2"? Italic cursive gives you a Q that looks like a Q, unlike what I saw as a child. I recommend considering this series.
A fun and easy way for children to learn to write.......1998-06-03
I have tried several writing programs for my daughter. This one beats them all. She enjoys the lessons and they are not so difficult she wants to give up. I plan on using the series until it is complete and find this is well worth the investment.
Book Description
This is the sixth of a seven book series (K-6th grade) providing instruction in basic italic handwriting. We recommend Book F for fifth grade.
This book provides further practice with cursive capitals and lowercase joins. For the student new to italic handwriting an introduction to basic italic is provided, as well as an overview of the cursive joins.
Writing practice includes vowel sounds, consonant sounds, phonograms, prefixes, suffixes, and other letter combinations. Sentence content includes word origins, word groups and word entertainment. Cursive capital practice includes origins of our alphabet, and names of Native American tribes, nations, and communities. Spiral writing, pop-up card design, and envelope making are also presented.
The books were designed so that a child may begin anywhere in the series, even though they have never before learned italic. Each book begins with a comprehensive review for that particular level. For example if a child is in the 4th grade, and can write at that grade level, they can begin with Book E without having to work through any of the previous books, adding to the versatility and cost-effectiveness of this series.
Book Description
This is the seventh of a seven book series (K-6th grade) providing instruction in italic handwriting. We recommend Book G for sixth grade and beyond (although older students might prefer our more comprehensive book for adults "Write Now").
This book provides further practice with cursive capitals and lowercase joins. For the student new to italic handwriting an introduction to basic italic is provided, as well as an overview of the cursive joins.
Writing practice follows a central theme - the history of our alphabet.
The books were designed so that a child may begin anywhere in the series, even though they have never before learned italic. Each book begins with a comprehensive review for that particular level. For example if a child is in the 4th grade, and can write at that grade level, they can begin with Book E without having to work through any of the previous books, adding to the versatility and cost-effectiveness of this series.
Customer Reviews:
Good Penmanship Program.......2006-09-02
Appreciate the process of the shape of the manuscript letters lending themselves to an easier transition when learning the cursive letters. This program has stood the test of time and it worked for our family.
Beautiful, legible handwriting!.......2000-05-26
Finally! A book that ensures a beautiful, legible hand for anyone! No matter what style of penmanship you've used in the past, this flowing style will be a welcome addition for your reader. Beginning with a simple test, this book presents a simple, easy-to-learn, natural handwriting that requires little adaptation between manuscript and cursive. Clear instructions and ample practice patterns ensure that you will easily learn to write as neatly as you've always hoped you could. Lower case, upper case, and joining strokes for cursive are all taught with fascinating supplemental information on the history of alphabets and many excellent tips to help you achieve mastery. Great worktext!
Book Description
This is the fifth of a series of seven books (K-6th grade) providing instruction in italic handwriting. We recommend Book E for fourth grade.
This book provides further practice with cursive capitals and lowercase joins. For the student new to italic handwriting an introduction to basic italic is provided, as well as an overview of the cursive joins.
Writing practice includes vowel sounds, consonant sounds, phonograms, prefixes, suffixes, and other letter combinations. Sentence content includes the animal kingdom, the plant kingdom, the mineral kingdom, vegetation zones/biomes, our solar system, and galaxies. Cursive capital practice includes origins of our alphabet and cities of the world. Application form, letter/booklet format, and envelope making are presented.
The books were designed so that a child may begin anywhere in the series, even though they have never before learned italic.
Each book begins with a comprehensive review for that particular level. For example if a child is in the 4th grade, and can write at that grade level, they can begin with Book E without having to work through any of the previous books, adding to the versatility and cost-effectiveness of this series.
Customer Reviews:
Writing without tears! REALLY!.......2007-05-10
MY homeschooled DS10 HATED handwriting. He couldn't write legibly, and couldn't get his thoughts down as fast as he wanted. We were both horribly frustrated. Finally, I got a recommendation for these workbooks, and all I can say is WOW. Even their beginner books are not 'baby-ish' in any way. My son was quite comfortable using these books, and the improvement in his handwriting is remarkable. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Book Description
Intended for use with the Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series workbooks A-G for kindergarten through 6th grade, each Blackline Master packet corresponds with the designated workbook A-G. They consist of 8 ½ x 11" copyright-free sheets containing two separate practice lessons per page. Each ½ page indicates the corresponding page in the workbook where the lesson is covered. For example, after teaching a particular letter or join, select the appropriate half page for student practice.
The Blackline Masters may be used as an introduction to the workbooks, as a review once the workbooks have been completed, or for extra practice and to reinforce and refine specific areas that may need a little more attention later on.
Because the pages are copyright-free, an instructor may make as many copies as needed from the masters, providing unlimited practice for students.
As the Blackline Masters are to be used in conjunction with the workbooks, the actual instruction is contained in the workbooks.
Book Description
Intended for use with the Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series workbooks A-G for kindergarten through 6th grade, each Blackline Master packet corresponds with the designated workbook A-G. They consist of 8 ½ x 11" copyright-free sheets containing two separate practice lessons per page. Each ½ page indicates the corresponding page in the workbook where the lesson is covered. For example, after teaching a particular letter or join, select the appropriate half page for student practice.
The Blackline Masters may be used as an introduction to the workbooks, as a review once the workbooks have been completed, or for extra practice and to reinforce and refine specific areas that may need a little more attention later on.
Because the pages are copyright-free, an instructor may make as many copies as needed from the masters, providing unlimited practice for students.
As the Blackline Masters are to be used in conjunction with the workbooks, the actual instruction is contained in the workbooks.
Book Description
Intended for use with the Getty-Dubay Italic Handwriting Series workbooks A-G for kindergarten through 6th grade, each Blackline Master packet corresponds with the designated workbook A-G. They consist of 8 ½ x 11" copyright-free sheets containing two separate practice lessons per page. Each ½ page indicates the corresponding page in the workbook where the lesson is covered. For example, after teaching a particular letter or join, select the appropriate half page for student practice.
The Blackline Masters may be used as an introduction to the workbooks, as a review once the workbooks have been completed, or for extra practice and to reinforce and refine specific areas that may need a little more attention later on.
Because the pages are copyright-free, an instructor may make as many copies as needed from the masters, providing unlimited practice for students.
As the Blackline Masters are to be used in conjunction with the workbooks, the actual instruction is contained in the workbooks.
Book Description
Henri Matisse created some of his most exquisite works by cutting shapes out of paper. Delightfully entertaining and playfully inventive, his "paintings with scissors" are also a superb introduction to the most basic artistic concepts: color, line, and form.
This engaging and accessible look at Matisse's cut-outs, arguably the highlight of his magnificent career, follows the artist as he goes in search of pure forms of expression. Illustrated with beautiful reproductions and details of Matisse's most famous works, the book explains how the artist's paintings evolved over the course of his life, gradually becoming flatter, simpler and more chromatically pure until they resembled the cut outs themselves. Matisse's spontaneity, his love of bold colors, and his seemingly effortless ability to capture movement on paper make him one of the most appealing artists to children. Fun and easy-to-follow, this exploration of Matisse's cut-outs invites children of all ages to grab a pair of scissors, find some colored paper, and "paint."
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Italic Handwriting Series Book C (Italic Handwriting Series)
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