1. How does handwriting instruction support literacy acquisition?
   
   
2. Why are manuscript print forms usually used in beginning handwriting instruction, and what are the advantages of teaching cursive handwriting forms?
   
   
3. What are development stages of learning handwriting?
   
   
4. What factors should be considered in the order of presentation of letters for handwriting in cursive and in manuscript print form?
   
   
5. Describe a lesson that involves the introduction of a new letter, and describe a lesson that involves practice with previously introduced letters.

On a sheet of notebook paper, practice writing the alphabet in connective cursive in proportion. Use Figures 15.9–15.12 to check the proportions of letters.