Author: Lisa Heap

Towards
Letters are the correct way around.
Letters are a consistent size.
Words are finger spaced.

Within
Capital letters and lower case are used in the correct places.
Letter formation is mostly accurate.
Writing is clear and easy to read.

Competent Within
Some joins are being made correctly.
Writing is fluent and legible.
Work is checked for presentation.

Beyond
Handwriting is joined correctly.
A slope to the right is clearly evident.
Writing is consistent throughout.
Presentation is appropriate to the piece.
Handwriting is consistent in all work.

Handwriting Criteria—Self Assessment
Towards:
Letters are the correct way around.
Letters are a consistent size.
Words are finger spaced.
Within:
Capital letters and lower case are used in the correct places.
Letter formation is mostly accurate.
Writing is clear and easy to read.
Competent Within:
Some joins are being made correctly.
Writing is fluent and legible.
Beyond:
Handwriting is joined.
A slope to the right is clearly evident.
Writing is in the child's own style and is
consistent throughout.