sbgrace Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 I have a 5th grader whose handwriting is poor. He's left handed. He can't even read some of his writing. Printing is bad, cursive is even worse. We've used HWOT. He isn't progressing. I'm thinking of switching to Getty-Dubay. What books should I get? I'm thinking of perhaps just starting with their joined italic? Would that work or does he need the print form first? I really want him to master some style so that he can be quicker and neater in the long run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awisha. Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I use GDI with my two and we all enjoy it. There are 7 workbooks in the series and I could only find my E, F and G books to give you details and page counts. I found the teachers manual not very helpful but it might be more useful for you. Book E is the 5th workbook Reviews basic italic and covers the total cursive program. Writing practice covers natural history-plants, volcanoes, cities. Explores history of the alphabet. 7 pages of basic italic review 43 pages on cursive italic 6mm, 5mm body height Book F is the 6th workbook Reviews basic italic and covers the total cursive program. Writing practice emphasizes figures of speech (e.g. homophones, puns, metaphors, acronyms). Explores history of the alphabet. 7 pages of basic italic review 43 pages of cursive italic 6mm, 5mm, 4mm body height Book G is the 7th workbook A comprehensive self-instruction program in basic and cursive italic. Writing content follows a central theme-the history of our alphabet. Suitable for older students. 13 pages of basic italic review 25 pages cursive italic 10 pages edged pen italic 5mm, 4mm body height Written in the front of each workbook is: Book A - basic italic - 14mm body height Book B - basic height - 11mm, 9mm body height Book C - Basic italic and introduction to cursive - 9mm, 6mm body height Book D - Basic and Cursive italic - 6mm, 5mm body height I hope this is helpful for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 That is helpful. I think I'll start with 4th, given the 5th is just a quick review. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awisha. Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I found book D. It has 15 pages of basic italic and 58 pages of cursive italic. Having looked through those 4 books I'd definitely start with book D like you said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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