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Importance of Penmanship - Cursive

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1.  Which is NOT a form of early cursive writing?
  1. Spencerian Method
  2. Carolingian Miniscule Script
  3. Arnold Palmer Method
  4. Zaner-Bloser Method
2.  Which early form of cursive writing uses whole arm and wrist movements, therefore eliminating "writer's cramp"?
  1. Spencerian Method
  2. Carolingian Miniscule Script
  3. Arnold Palmer Method
  4. Zaner-Bloser Method
3.  Which of the following common product names is written in the Spencerian Method?
  1. Nike
  2. Coca-Cola
  3. Lego
  4. Johnson & Johnson
4.  What is a scientific proven benefit of cursive writing?
  1. Looks professional
  2. Is an art form
  3. Promotes hand development
  4. Develops reading and communication skills
5.  Which is NOT an obstacle to cursive writing?
  1. Expense of cursive writing tools
  2. Decreased gross and fine motor play
  3. No formal handwriting instruction in 41 of 50 states
  4. Technology demand in the classrooms
6.  Which cursive writing program uses the model-practice-evaluate method?
  1. Handwriting Without Tears
  2. Zaner Bloser
  3. Loops and Other Groups
  4. Callirobics
7.  Which cursive writing program is best to use for auditory learners because of its writing patterns set to music?
  1. Handwriting Without Tears
  2. Zaner Bloser
  3. Callirobics
  4. Loops and Other Groups
8.  The Loops and Other Groups program uses all of the following memory cues to help the student "feel" the letter, EXCEPT:
  1. Clock Climbers
  2. Kite Strings
  3. Hills and Valleys
  4. Puffy clouds
9.  Which of the following is a reason why cursive writing is NOT taught in most schools today?
  1. Technological advances
  2. Education cuts
  3. Standardized testing preparation
  4. All of the above
10.  Which handwriting program had an official college dedicated to its craft?
  1. Zaner Bloser
  2. Manuscript
  3. Spencerian Method
  4. Carolingian Miniscule Script

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