Improving Handwriting Worksheet

Good handwriting is important. If teachers cannot read what a student has written in their books or on test papers, they will not be able to mark the pupils’ work accurately. That could mean losing some marks in exams and low self-esteem. Tests are already challenging enough! Plus, if a student’s handwriting is difficult to read, it is tough for teachers to tell if a student is meeting basic literacy criteria.

**Who is this resource for? **

Students with poor handwriting

**What’s included and why is it useful? **

There are two self assessment (student-focussed) activities that are designed to get students thinking about the impact of their handwriting and there is a practice section that follows on from a ‘tips’ section too.

Links to curricula, standards or specifications?

Learning English, English lessons, Literacy Support lessons