Cursive Even in the technology age of computers, your child still benefits from mastering the skills of handwriting. In this exciting Horizons penmanship course for 5th grade, both history and handwriting will be polished as your child practices manuscript and cursive penmanship using excerpts from historical documents such as: The Gettysburg Address, George Washington's Thanksgiving Proclamation, John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address, and more. Helpful teaching tips for correct hand and pencil positions along with handwriting techniques and the eight keys to successful penmanship will make your child's handwriting shine! Don't write off the importance of good handwriting! Teach patriotism and penmanship as you reinforce the basics of good handwriting with the Horizons 5th Grade Penmanship Student Book. Order yours today!