Cursive

What is Cursive

Cursive is a style of handwriting, where the letters in a word are connected, creating a flowing, continuous line. It is also known as Script. or Longhand, and is generally faster and more efficient than printing.

Who was John Hancock

He was a prominent American merchant and statesman, who played a key role in the American revolution, He is famous for being the first to sign the Delcaration of Independence, and later became the first Governor of Massachusetts.

Famous For His Signature

Having been the first one to sign the Declaration of Independence, he became famous for his signature (his cusive signature). After that, they often said, " If you could just put your John Hancock on the dotted line", and that meant your cursive signature. That expression is used to this day.

Did Generation Z miss out?

Many members of Generation Z were not taught Cursive in school. The Common Core Standard began omitting Cursive instruction in 2010, and many states adapted these standards.

This means that while some GenZers, may have been taught Cursive, a significant portion of the generation have not received formal instruction in cursive writing.

Some younger Millenials (those born in the later 1980's, and early 1990's), may have only received brief cursve instruction, and an older generation, may have had more intensive cursive training.

What Are The Benefits Of Being Able To Read Cursive

The Declaration of Independence was written in cursive hand writing. Many court records and vitak records are still recorded in cursive.

I read an artcle, that said when getting a passport, they would prefer a cursive signature.

How Many States Require That Curive Be Taught In Schools

Less than ten years ago, only fourteen states required schools to teach cursive, however, that number has steadily been increasing, with twenty-four now having some kind of requirement.

What Do You Think? - Do You Think Writing Cursive Is Important?

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Where Does It Stand Today

As the world rapidly moves from the need to write information by hand, there are still many states in the United States, still teaching cursive instruction to American children .

California and New Hampshire became the most recent states to pass legislation, making cursive handwriting instruction mandatory. At least twenty -give other states require some form of instruction in schools, and another five states have legislation pending.

Other states, including Maine, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota and Wyoming, leave it up to the individual school districts,

Why Did Cursive Hand Writing Get A Bad Wrap

Cursive wanes with Common Core Standards. Starting in 2010, the Common Core Standards by most US states, with the goal of better preparing the nations students for college, or a job. they established benchmarks for reading and math. The common core standards didn't include cursive in the recommended curriculum.

Why Do People Believe Cursive Handwriting Benefits Children?

Some people believe that cursive handwriting benefits children by enhancing brain development and fine motor skills, improving overall handwriting quality, and potentially aiding in reading and comprehension. Additionally, cursive can be seen as an artistic and personal skill that is relevant for historical document understanding.

What Do You Think?

Do You Think Cursive Should Still Be Taught In Schools?

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