The Educator (Volume 45) - IAMPETH

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The Educator
The S begins on the base line with an oval swing. The loop should be the same size as in L. The letter is divided li
into two equal pai-ts by the crossing. The compound curve forms the essential part of the letter, for the Roman ;l
S is mainly a compound curved stroke. The up stroke is mainly a connective stroke for convenience and speed, j
Give the bottom stroke a free swing, resting on the base line. Stop before making the finish. :'.
Count: 1-2-3.
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The L has two compound curves. It begins with a curve at half the height of the letter like P, B, and R. The (l
top loop is similar to the top loop in G and S. The bottom loop is smaller than the top loop and is long and flat '(
on the base line. The top loop slants the same or less than the up strokes. The final swing should be below the
base line so that it clears the letter which follows it, yet not so low as to interfere with the next line of writing
below.
The y is an inverted h. It begins the same as n and ends as j. The upper turn is as rounding as the bottom turn. I
The y is no wider than the n. Are your letters too wide or too tall in the beginning? Some pupils have a ten- <
dency to start large and run down hill in writing words beginning with y, g, j, and a. Keep the loop full and IJ
plain and three times as high as i.
Count: 1-2-3. «
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