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Cursive Writing Practice40 Reproducible Practice PagesThat Motivate Kids to Improve Their Cursive WritingViolet FindleyNew York Toronto London Auckland SydneyMexico City New Delhi Hong Kong Buenos AiresCursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesR&isdedleskoJ
ContentsIntroduction. 3Using This Resource. 4Making a Joke & Riddle Booklet. 4Uppercase Practice Page. 5Lowercase Practice Page. 6Joke & Riddle Practice Pages. 7Blank Booklet Page. 47Booklet Cover. 48Scholastic Inc. grants permission to photocopy the reproducible pages from this book for classroom use.No other part of the publication may be reproduced in whole or in part, or stored in a retrieval system, ortransmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise,without written permission of the publisher. For information regarding permission, write to Scholastic Inc.,557 Broadway, New York, NY 10012.Cover and interior design by Maria LiljaIllustrations by Doug JonesISBN-13: 978-0-545-22752-0Copyright 2010 by Violet FindleyAll rights reserved.Printed in the U.S.A.Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesMeeting the 2–5 Language Arts Standards. 4
IntroductionWelcome to Cursive Writing Practice: Jokes & Riddles! In the hustle andbustle of a hectic school day, cursive writing often gets short shrift. Withreading, writing, math, science, and social studies to learn, few studentshave the time or inclination to perfect the fine art of the loop-the-loop.kids for efficient note taking and self-expression.That’s where these lively practice pages come in! In as little as fiveminutes a day, you can spur students to spruce up their cursive writing.Just reproduce and pass out a page, then sit back and watch kids movetheir pencils with levity and care. Why? Because the simple act ofrewriting an amusing joke or riddle motivates them to master the shape,size, spacing, slant, and curve of model script.And here’s more good news: The completed practice pages can bequickly bound into instant joke-and-riddle books to share with familyand friends. Can you think of a cooler way to showcase a child’s carefullycrafted script? I can’t.Read on to discover more tips for using this resource to improveyour students’ cursive writing and, in so doing, their essentialcommunication skills.Your partner in education,V¡i¡o e¡t§ F¡i n¡dle y¶3Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWhat a shame! Clear cursive writing is one of the best tools available to
Using This ResourceMaking a Joke & Riddle BookletThis book has been designed for easy use. Beforeembarking on the joke and riddle pages, it’s a goodidea to review the basics. Do so by distributing theupper- and lowercase practice pages to students.These sheets include arrows showing the standardway to form each letter in cursive. As studentscomplete these pages, circulate around the roomlooking for writing “red flags”—that is, kids whoare forming their letters in nonstandard ways. If younotice an error, approach the student and modelstandard formation. This will help students rewiretheir cursive writing habits, which will improve boththe clarity and speed of their printing down the road.Once students have reviewed the basics, they’reready to enjoy the joke and riddle pages. These pagescan be reproduced in any sequence you choose.Here are some simple routines for sharing them:Once students have completed their pages, theycan follow these simple directions to make personalbooklets. Note: The booklets can comprise as manypages as you like. They need not include every page.Cursive Writing Starters Place a practice pageon each student’s desk to complete first thing in themorning.2. Optional: Photocopy the blank booklet sheet onpage 47 to add original jokes and riddles to thebooklet.Cursive Writing Center Stock a table with a“practice page of the day” for students to completeindependently.3. Photocopy the booklet cover on page 48.4. Place the booklet cover on top of the stackedpages in any order you choose.Cursive Writing Homework Send home apage each night for students to complete in additionto the rest of their homework.5. Staple the book along the left-hand side.Cursive Writing Folders Create personalcursive writing folders filled with photocopies ofthe pages for students to complete at their own pace.Meeting the 2–5 LanguageArts Standards6. Color the booklet covers and interior pages.7. Share the booklet with family and friends. tandard 3. Uses grammatical and mechanicalSconventions in written compositions Writes in CursiveSource: Content Knowledge: A Compendium ofStandards and Benchmarks for PreK–12 Education(4th Edition) (Mid-Continent Regional EducationalLaboratory, 2004)4Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching Resources1. Cut the pages along the dashed lines, discardingthe top portions.
Namecratice PagAn envelope!What’s aneight-letter wordthat has onlyone letter in it?B on u sChuckle!Tip! Use thearrows to guideyou in formingeach letter.UppercaseLetterseA B C D E F G H I J K L MN O P Q R S T U V W X Y ZCursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesUse your best cursive writing to copy each letter below.P5
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesUse your best cursive writing to copy each letter below.¡a§ b ¡c§ ¡d§ e§ f§ ¡g h§ ¡i§ j k§ l§ m§ n§ ¡o ¡p§ ¡q§ r§ s§ ¡t§ ¡u§ v ¡w x y z¶NamePtice Pag“Incorrectly”!What word isalways spelledincorrectly?B on u sChuckle!ryionaDictarrows to guideyou in formingeach letter.Tip! Use theLowercaseLetterscrae6
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ the§ b o y e¡a t§ ¡u p§ ¡all§ ¡o ƒ§ h¡is§ h o me w o rk§?Be c¡a use§ h is§ te¡a che r§ s¡a¡i¡d§ i t§ ¡w as§ ¡a§ ¡p ie¡ce§ ¡o ƒ§ ¡c¡ake§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.b o y h o me w o rk§ te¡a che r§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.NameP1tice PagA nap-sack!What schoolsupply is alwayssleepy?B on u sChuckle!your SIZE. Iseach of yourletters the rightheight andresting neatlyon the line?Tip: Checkcrae7
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ C¡i n¡de rell¡a§ l¡o ße§ e v r ¶y s i n¡g e§ s¡o c¡ce r§¡g a me§? Be c¡a use§ he r§ c¡o a¡ch§ ¡w as§ ¶us¡t j § ¡a§ ¡p¡u m pk i n§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.C¡i n¡de rell¡a§s¡o c¡ce r§¡p¡u m pk i n§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagP“Someday my printswill come!”What did Cinderellasay when her photosdidn’t arrive?B on u sChuckle!your SLANT. Doall your lettersslant in thesame direction?Tip! Check2crae8
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡is§ b ¡a¡ck§ ¡a n¡d§ ¡w ¡i¡te§ ¡a n¡d§ s¡p¡i ns§ ¡a r¡o u n¡d§?A§ zªeb r¡a§ s¡t¡u¡ck§ ¡i n§ ¡a re v o v i n¡g¶ ¡d¡o o r§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡w ¡i ¡ te§b ¡a¡ck§ ªzeb r¡a§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPBecause they workfor peanuts!Why can’telephants everget rich?B on u sChuckle!your SHAPE.Are all of yourletters the rightshape andclosed wherethey should be?Tip! Check3crae9
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ the§ ¡c¡o m p u te r§ s¡q ue¡ak§? Be c¡a use§ s¡o me¡o ne§¡a¡c¡c i¡de n t¡all y¶ s te p pe¡d§ ¡o n§ i ts§ m¡o use§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡c¡o m p u te r§s¡q ue¡ak§ m¡o use§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPData!What did the babycomputer callhis father?B on u sChuckle!your SPACING.Are all of yourletters andwords evenlyspaced?Tip! Check4crae10
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ sh¡o ul¡d§ y o u§ ¡d¡o if§ y o u§ f i n¡d§ y o u rself§ ¡i n§ ¡a§ r¡o o m§ ¡w i¡th§¡a§ m¡o ns te r§ , ¡w re¡w o f§ , ¡a n¡d§ m¡u m m y¶ ? S t¡o p§ ¡i m¡a¡g¶i n¡i n¡g¶ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below. m¡o ns te r§¡w re¡w o f§ m¡u m m y¶Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.NamePFrank Einstein!What do youcall a very smartmonster?B on u sChuckle!Check yourSMOOTHNESS.Do all of yourletters havethe same linethickness?Tip!tice Pag5crae11
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ T¡a r z a n§ s¡pe n¡d§ s¡o m¡u¡ch§ ¡t¡i me§ ¡o n§ the§ ¡ g o f§¡c¡o u rse§? He§ ¡w a n¡te¡d§ ¡t¡o ¡i m p r¡o v § h¡is§ s¡w i n¡g !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.T¡a r z a n§¡g o f§s¡w i n¡g Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPIn case he gota hole in one!Why did the golferbring an extrapair of pants?B on u sChuckle!your desk soyou have roomto write.Tip! Clear6crae12
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡w as§ the§ m¡a th§ b o o § ¡al¡w a y ߧ s¡o ¡u nh¡a¡p¡p y ?Be c¡a use§ i t§ h¡a¡d§ l¡o ts§ ¡a n¡d§ l¡o ts§ ¡o ƒ§ ¡p r¡o e ms§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below. m¡a th§b o o §¡p r¡o e ms§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPBecauseseven eight nine!Why was sixafraid of seven?B on u sChuckle!have to breaka word at theend of the line,use a hyphen.Tip! If you7crae13
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ r¡o o m§ h¡as§ n¡o ¡w alls§ , n¡o ¡w i n¡d¡o w ߧ , n¡o ¡ce¡il¡i n¡g , n¡o fl¡o o r§ , ¡a n¡d§ n¡o ¡d¡o o r§ ? A§ m¡ush r¡o o m§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡w i n¡d¡o w ߧ¡ce¡il¡i n¡g m¡ush r¡o o m§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPA stamp!What stays inthe corner, butgoes all aroundthe world?B on u sChuckle!your cursivewriting a littleeach day.Tip! Practice8crae14
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesD i¡d y o u§ he¡a r§ ¡w ¡a¡t§ h¡a¡p¡pe ne¡d§ ¡t¡o the§ fe m¡ale§ ¡c¡a¡t§ ¡th¡a¡t§¡a¡te§ ¡a§ b i¡¶g b all§ o ƒ§ y a r n§? She§ h¡a¡d§ ¡a§ l¡i¡ t¡te r§ o ƒ§ m¡i¡ t¡ te ns§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡c¡a¡t§ y a r n§ m¡i¡ t¡ te ns§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPBecause they havenine lives!Why are catsgood at videogames?B on u sChuckle!practice, copyyour favoritequotes incursive.Tip! For extra9crae15
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d¡o y o u§ ¡gªe t§ ¡w e n§ y o u§ ¡c r¡o ßs§ ¡a§ ¡p¡a¡i r§ o ƒ§ b ¡ ue§ ªe¡a ns§ j¡w i th§ ¡a n§ e n c y cl¡o pe¡d¡i ¡a§? A§ re¡al§ s m¡a r t y ¡p¡a n ts§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡c r¡o ßs§ªe¡a ns§ je n c y cl¡o pe¡d¡i¡a§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPThe dictionary!Where can aperson always findmoney when theyare looking for it?B on u sChuckle!take your timeand do yourbest.Tip! Always10crae16
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ h¡as§ ¡c i¡t ies§ ¡w i¡th¡o u¡t§ h¡o uses§ , r¡o a¡ds§ ¡w i¡th¡o u¡t§ ¡c¡a rs§, r¡i v rs§¡w i¡th¡o u¡t§ ¡w a¡te r§, ¡a n¡d§ f¡o res¡ts§ ¡w i¡th¡o u¡t§ ¡t rees§? A m¡a¡p§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡c i¡ t ies§ r¡i v rs§ m¡a¡p§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPAtlas we are together!What did onemap say to theother map?B on u sChuckle!your SIZE. Iseach of yourletters the rightheight andresting neatlyon the line?Tip! Check11crae17
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d¡o y o u§ ¡c¡all§ i t§ ¡w e n§ y o u§ see§ ¡a§ s t r¡a w r r ¶y¡p¡u n ch§ ¡a§ r u t¡ab a¡g a§? A f¡o o d§ f¡i¡ g ¡t§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.s t r¡a w r r ¶y r u t¡ab a¡g a§f¡i¡ g ¡t§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPJoke-a-cola!What is thefunniest kindof soda?B on u sChuckle!your SLANT. Doall your lettersslant in thesame direction?Tip! Check12crae18
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ P res¡i¡de n t§ Ge o r¡ªge§ W¡ash¡i n¡g¶t¡o n§ ¡al¡w a y ߧslee¡p§ s¡t¡a n¡d¡i n¡g¶ ¡u¡p§? Be c¡a use§ he§ ¡c¡o ul¡d§ ne v r§ l¡ie§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.P res¡i¡de n t§s¡t¡a n¡d¡i n¡g¶Be c¡a use§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPApe-aham Lincoln!What do you calla gorillain a top hat?B on u sChuckle!your SHAPE.Are all of yourletters the rightshape andclosed wherethey should be?Tip! Check13crae19
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡w as§ the§ ¡ce n t i¡ pe¡de§ l¡a te§ f¡o r§ s¡ch¡o o § ? Be c¡a use§ he§¡w as§ ¡pl¡a y¶i n¡g “¡th¡is§ l i t tle§ ¡p i¡ g g y ” ¡w i th§ h is§ b ab y b r¡o the r§.Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡ce n t i¡ pe¡de§s¡ch¡o o §b r¡o the r§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPA centipedewith athlete’s foot!What’s worse thanan alligator witha toothache?B on u sChuckle!your SPACING.Are all of yourletters andwords evenlyspaced?Tip! Check14crae20
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d¡o y o u§ ¡gªe t§ ¡w e n§ y o u§ ¡c r¡o ßs§ ¡a§ ¡g¶i r¡affe§ ¡w i th§¡a§ he¡d¡gªeh¡o g ? A n§ e x¡t re mel y ¡t¡all§ ¡t¡o o thb r¡ush§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.he¡d¡gªeh¡o g ¡t¡o o thb r¡ ush§¡¶g i r¡affe§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagA lady bug!What insectshould never enterthe boy’s bathroom?B on u sChuckle!Check yourSMOOTHNESS.Do all of yourletters havethe same linethickness?PTip!15crae21
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ M¡i¡cke y M¡o use§ ¡cl¡i mb ¡i ns¡i¡de§ ¡a§ r¡o cke¡t§ ¡a n¡d§b ¡as¡t§ ¡o ƒf§ ¡i n¡t¡o ¡o u¡te r§ s¡p¡a¡ce§? He§ ¡w a n¡te¡d§ ¡t¡o f¡i n¡d§ Pl¡u¡t¡o !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡cl¡i mb r¡o cke¡t§s¡p¡a¡ce§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPHe quacks up!What happenswhen DonaldDuck flies upsidedown?B on u sChuckle!your desk soyou have roomto write.Tip! Clear16crae22
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ the§ b a¡c¡o n§ ¡a n¡d§ ¡t¡o as¡t§ b ¡g¶i n§ ¡t¡o l¡a¡u¡g¶ §?Be c¡a use§ the§ e¡g g ¡c r¡a¡cke¡d§ ¡a n§ e x¡celle n¡t§ y o k§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.b a¡c¡o n§¡t¡o as¡t§e¡g gUse your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPNacho cheese!What do you callcheese that doesnot belong toyou?B on u sChuckle!have to breaka word at theend of the line,use a hyphen.Tip! If you17crae23
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡w as§ K¡i n¡g T¡u¡t ’s§ f¡a v o r¡i¡te§ b r¡a n¡d§ o ƒ§¡u n¡de r¡ w ¡a r§ ? F r¡u¡i¡ t§ o ƒ§ the§ T¡o mb !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.f¡a v o r¡i¡ te§b r¡a n¡d§F r¡ u¡i¡ t§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPI want my mummy!What did King Tutsay when he wasscared?B on u sChuckle!your cursivewriting a littleeach day.Tip! Practice18crae24
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d¡o y o u§ ¡gªe t§ ¡w e n§ y o u§ ¡c r¡o ßs§ ¡a§ f¡ie r¡ce§ ¡d¡i n¡o ß¡a¡u r§¡w i th§ ¡a§ h¡u n¡g¶r y ¡ch¡i¡cke n§? A§ T y¶r¡a n n¡o ß¡a¡u r¡us§ ¡pe¡cks§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡d¡i n¡o ß¡a¡u r§¡ch¡i¡cke n§¡pe¡cks§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPLong distance!What’s the bestway to calla T rex?B on u sChuckle!practice, copyyour favoritequotes incursive.Tip! For extra19crae25
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t ’s§ h¡a r¡de r§ ¡th¡a n§ ¡gªe¡t¡ t¡i n¡g ¡a h¡i¡ p¡p¡o p¡o t¡a m¡us§ ¡i n¡t¡o ¡a¡c¡o m¡p¡a¡c¡t§ ¡c¡a r§ ? Ge¡t¡ t¡i n¡g ¡t¡ w o ¡o ƒ§ ¡the m§ ¡i n¡t¡o ¡a ¡c¡o m¡p¡a¡c¡t§ ¡c¡a r§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.h¡i¡ p¡p¡o p¡o t¡a m¡us§¡c¡a r§¡the m§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice Pag20craPIn the hippobottomus!Where did thehippo get hisshot?B on u sChuckle!take your timeand do yourbest.Tip! Alwayse26
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh y ¡w as§ the§ ¡te¡a¡che r§ ¡c¡a r r y i n¡g ¡a§ b i¡ g b a¡g o ƒ§ b i r¡d§see¡d§? She§ ¡w as§ g o i n¡g ¡t¡o ¡a§ ¡p¡a r r¡o t§ - ¡te¡a¡che r§ ¡c¡o nfe re n¡ce§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡t e¡a¡che r§b i r¡d§¡c¡o nfe re n¡ce§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPShe wantedto test the water!Why did theteacher go tothe beach?B on u sChuckle!your SIZE. Iseach of yourletters the rightheight andresting neatlyon the line?Tip! Check21crae27
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d i¡d§ the§ A¡tl¡a n¡t¡i¡c§ O¡ce¡a n§ s¡a y ¡t¡o the§ P¡a¡c¡if¡i¡c§ j § ¡w a v ¡d§ !O¡ce¡a n§? N¡o th¡i n¡g , ¡the y b o th§ ¶us¡tUse your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.A¡tl¡a n¡t¡i¡c§P¡a¡c¡if¡i¡c§¡w a v ¡d§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPThe sea!What nevergets wetterno matter howmuch it rains?B on u sChuckle!your SLANT. Doall your lettersslant in thesame direction?Tip! Check22crae28
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d i¡d§ the§ ¡te¡d¡d y b ¡a r§ s¡a y ¡w e n§ he§ ¡w as§ ¡o ƒfe re¡d§ ¡a§sl¡i¡ce§ o ƒ§ ¡c¡ake§? “N¡o , ¡th ¡a nk§ y o u§ , I ’ m§ ¡t¡o t¡all y s¡t ¡uffe¡d§ !”Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡te¡d¡d y b ¡a r§¡c¡ake§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPHe used a bearconditioner!How did the teddykeep his housecool?B on u sChuckle!your SHAPE.Are all of yourletters the rightshape andclosed wherethey should be?Tip! Check23crae29
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d i¡d§ the§ s¡p¡a¡ce§ ¡al¡ie n§ s¡a y ¡t¡o ¡the§ fl¡o w r§ b ¡d§?T¡ake§ me§ ¡t¡o y o u r§ ¡w e¡de r§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.s¡p¡a¡ce§¡al¡ie n§¡w e¡de r§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPBecause he forgotto put money in theparking meteor!Why did theMartian get aticket?B on u sChuckle!your SPACING.Are all of yourletters andwords evenlyspaced?Tip! Check24crae30
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ the§ l¡a¡d y s¡t¡a n¡d§ ¡o u¡ts¡i¡de§ ¡w i th§ he r§ ¡p¡u rse§ ¡o pe n§? She§¡w a n¡te¡d§ ¡t¡o see§ ¡if§ ¡the re§ ¡w as§ ¡a n y ¡ch¡a n¡gªe§ ¡i n§ ¡the§ ¡w ¡a¡the r§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.l¡a¡d y ¡ch¡a n¡gªe§¡w ¡a¡the r§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPShe need to make upher mind!Why did the ladyput lipstick on herforehead?B on u sChuckle!Check yourSMOOTHNESS.Do all of yourletters havethe same linethickness?Tip!25crae31
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d¡o fl¡a m¡i n¡g o ߧ l¡if¡t§ ¡o ne§ le¡g ¡w e n§ ¡the y s¡t¡a n¡d§?If§ ¡the y l¡if¡te¡d§ b o th§ le¡g ߧ , ¡the y ¡w o ul¡d§ f¡all§ ¡d¡o w n§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.fl¡a m¡i n¡g o ߧs¡t¡a n¡d§¡w o ul¡d§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPA re-tail store!Where does apeacock go if itloses its tail?B on u sChuckle!your deskso you haveroom to write.Tip! Clear26crae32
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d i¡d§ the§ b o y ¡o c¡t¡o p¡us§ s¡a y ¡t¡o ¡the§ ¡g¶i rl§ ¡o c¡t¡o p¡us§? I ¡w a n n¡a§h¡o ¡d§ y o u r§ h¡a n¡d§ , h¡a n¡d§ , h¡a n¡d§ , h¡a n¡d§ , h¡a n¡d§ , h¡a n¡d§ , h¡a n¡d§ , h¡a n¡d§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡o c¡t¡o p¡us§h¡o ¡d§h¡a n¡d§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPFsh!What do youcall a fishwith no eyes?B on u sChuckle!have to breaka word at theend of the line,use a hyphen.Tip! If you27crae33
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d i¡d§ the§ s n¡o w m¡a n§ ¡a n¡d§ h¡is§ ¡w ife§ h¡a n¡g ¡o v r§¡the¡i r§ ne¡w b ab y ’s§ ¡c r¡ib ? A§ s n¡o w m¡o ile§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.s n¡o w m¡a n§b ab y ¡c r¡ib Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice Pag28craPA puddle!What do you calla snowmanin the summer?B on u sChuckle!your cursivewriting a littleeach day.Tip! Practicee34
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d¡o y o u§ ¡gªe t§ ¡w e n§ y o u§ ¡c r¡o ßs§ ¡a§ he n§ ¡w i th§¡a§ ¡ce me n¡t§ m¡i xe r§ ? A b r¡i¡ckl¡a yªe r§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.he n§¡ce me n¡t§b r¡i¡ck§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice Pag29craP“I hope it did notquack!”What did theduck say when hedropped his dish?B on u sChuckle!practice, copyyour favoritequotes incursive.Tip! For extrae35
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ the§ te¡a che r§ ¡w ¡a r§ ¡a§ ¡p¡a¡i r§ ¡o ƒ§ s¡u n¡g¶ ¡asses§ ¡w e n§ she§e n¡te re¡d§ the§ ¡cl¡ass r¡o o m§? Be c¡a use§ the§ k¡i¡ds§ ¡w re§ ¡all§ s¡o b r¡i¡¶g ¡t§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below. te¡a che r§¡cl¡ass§b r¡i¡¶g ¡t§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice Pag30craPTo get into high school!Why did the boybring a ladder toschool?B on u sChuckle!take your timeand do yourbest.Tip! Alwayse36
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ se v n§ le¡t¡te rs§ ¡d i¡d§ the§ b o y s¡a y w e n§ he§¡o pe ne¡d§ ¡u¡p§ the§ ref r¡i¡ªge r¡a¡t¡o r§ ? “O I§ C§ U§ R§ M§ T!”Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.se v n§le¡t¡ te rs§ ref r¡i¡ªge r¡a¡t¡o r§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPA walk!What do youcall a fly withno wings?B on u sChuckle!your SIZE. Iseach of yourletters the rightheight andresting neatlyon the line?Tip! Check31crae37
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ is§ the§ ¡d¡iffe re n¡ce§ b ¡t¡ w e n§ ¡a§ b ¡a¡g¶ e§ ¡a n¡d§ ¡a§b aske¡tb all§ ¡pl¡a yªe r§ ? O ne§ ¡d r¡o o s§ ¡a n¡d§ the§ ¡o the r§ ¡d r¡ib es§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.b aske¡tb all§¡d r¡o o s§¡d r¡ib es§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPAlley cats!What kind ofcats like to gobowling?B on u sChuckle!your SLANT. Doall your lettersslant in thesame direction?Tip! Check32crae38
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesHo w ¡d¡o y o u§ k n¡o w ¡c¡a r r¡o ts§ ¡a re§ ¡g o o d§ f¡o r§ y o u r§ e yªes§?Be c¡a use§ y o u§ ne v r§ see§ r¡ab i¡ ts§ ¡w ¡a r¡i n¡g ¡g¶ ¡asses§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡c¡a r r¡o ts§ r¡ab i¡ ts§¡g¶ ¡asses§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPA Gummy Bear!What do you calla bear withno teeth?B on u sChuckle!your SHAPE.Are all of yourletters the rightshape andclosed wherethey should be?Tip! Check33crae39
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡is§ b ¡a¡ck§ ¡a n¡d§ ¡w ¡i¡ te§ ¡a n¡d§ re¡d§ ¡all§ ¡o v r§ ? A b ab y¶sk¡u nk§ ¡w i th§ ¡a§ v r ¶y b a¡d§ ¡c¡ase§ ¡o ƒ§ ¡d¡i¡a¡pe r§ r¡ash§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.b ¡a¡ck§¡w ¡i¡ te§sk¡u nk§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagP“Is that you, Mommy?”What did the littleporcupine say tothe cactus?B on u sChuckle!your SPACING.Are all of yourletters andwords evenlyspaced?Tip! Check34crae40
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ the§ s¡o c¡ce r§ b all§ ¡de¡c¡i¡de§ ¡t¡o ¡q¡u¡i¡t§ the§ ¡te¡a m§?I¡t§ ¡w as§ s¡i¡ck§ ¡a n¡d§ ¡t¡i re¡d§ ¡o ƒ§ b ¡i n¡g¶ k¡i¡cke¡d§ ¡a r¡o u n¡d§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.b all§¡te¡a m§¡a r¡o u n¡d§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPA tennis ball!What shouldnever be eatenafter it is served?B on u sChuckle!Check yourSMOOTHNESS.Do all of yourletters havethe same linethickness?Tip!35crae41
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ h¡as§ e¡i¡ g ¡tee n§ le¡g ߧ ¡a n¡d§ l¡o v s§ ¡t¡o ¡c¡a¡t¡ch§ fl¡ies§?A b aseb all§ ¡te¡a m§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.e¡i¡ g ¡tee n§fl¡ies§b aseb all§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPHe wanted to gethis quarterback!Why did the coachgo to the bank?B on u sChuckle!your desk soyou have roomto write.Tip! Clear36crae42
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡is§ ¡g¶ree n§ ¡a n¡d§ le¡af y ¡a n¡d§ l¡ikes§ ¡t¡o ¡w i¡ g g e§ i ts§h¡i¡ ps§ ¡w e n§ i t§ s¡i n¡g ߧ ? El v is§ P¡a rsle y !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.le¡af y El v is§¡¶g ree n§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagFrog Sinatra!What greenand croonsromantic songs?B on u sChuckle!have to breaka word at theend of the line,use a hyphen.PTip! If you37crae43
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesIf§ the§ re¡d§ h¡o use§ is§ ¡o n§ the§ r¡i¡¶g ¡t§ ¡a n¡d§ the§ b ¡ ue§ h¡o use§ ¡is§ ¡o n§ the§lef¡t§ , ¡w e re§ is§ the§ ¡w ¡i¡te§ h¡o use§? I n§ W¡ash¡i n¡g¶t¡o n§ , D.C§., o ƒ§ ¡c¡o u rse§!Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.h¡o use§ r¡i¡¶g ¡t§lef¡t§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice Pag38craPBurple!What is the colorof a burp?B on u sChuckle!your cursivewriting a littleeach day.Tip! Practicee44
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesW y ¡d i¡d§ the§ skele¡t¡o n§ s¡t¡a y h¡o me§ f r¡o m§ the§ ¡d¡a n¡ce§?Be c¡a use§ he§ h¡a¡d§ n¡o b o d y ¡t¡o g o ¡w i¡ th§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.skele¡t¡o n§¡d¡a n¡ce§b o d y Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice PagPFrench frights!What domonsters orderat McDonalds?B on u sChuckle!practice, copyyour favoritequotes incursive.Tip! For extra39crae45
Cursive Writing Practice Jokes & Riddles Violet Findley, Scholastic Teaching ResourcesWh¡a¡t§ ¡d i¡d§ the§ ¡pe n¡c¡il§ sh¡a r¡ pe ne r§ s¡a y¶ ¡t¡o ¡the§ ¡pe n¡c¡il§?S¡t¡o p§ ¡g o i n¡g ¡a r¡o u n¡d§ ¡i n§ ¡c¡i r¡cles§ ¡a n¡d§ ¡gªe¡t§ ¡t¡o ¡the§ ¡p¡o i n¡t§ !Use your best cursive writing to copy the sentences below.¡pe n¡c¡il§¡c¡i r¡cles§¡p¡o i n¡t§Use your best cursive writing to copy the words.Nametice Pag40craPThe ruler!What schoolsupply is king ofthe classroom?B on u sChuckle!take your timeand do yourbest.Tip! Alwayse46
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This book has been designed for easy use. Before embarking on the joke and riddle pages, it’s a good idea to review the basics. Do so by distributing the upper- and lowercase practice pages to students. These sheets include arrows showing the standard way to form each letter in cursive. As
