Year 4 Handwriting Assessment

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✏️ Handwriting Sample

1. Write the following sentence in your best handwriting:

"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog near the beautiful harbour."

2. Copy this paragraph carefully:

"In New Zealand, we can see amazing wildlife like kiwi birds and tuatara. The South Island has spectacular mountains and glaciers. Many families enjoy visiting Rotorua to see the geothermal wonders."

📊 Assessment Rubric

Letter Formation - How well are letters shaped and formed?

4 - Excellent: All letters are correctly formed and recognisable

3 - Good: Most letters are well-formed with minor errors

2 - Developing: Some letters need improvement but are readable

1 - Needs Attention: Many letters need practice to improve formation

Neatness - How tidy and organised is the writing?

4 - Excellent: Very neat and organised presentation

3 - Good: Generally neat with good organisation

2 - Developing: Mostly neat but could be more organised

1 - Needs Attention: Working towards neater presentation

Consistency - Are letter sizes and spacing even?

4 - Excellent: Very consistent letter sizes and spacing

3 - Good: Mostly consistent with minor variations

2 - Developing: Some consistency, room for improvement

1 - Needs Attention: Practising to develop more consistency

Alignment - Does writing sit properly on the lines?

4 - Excellent: Perfect alignment on lines

3 - Good: Good alignment with occasional variations

2 - Developing: Generally aligned, some letters drift

1 - Needs Attention: Learning to keep writing on the lines

Fluency/Speed - How smoothly and efficiently is the writing produced?

4 - Excellent: Smooth, confident writing flow

3 - Good: Generally fluent with good pace

2 - Developing: Developing fluency and speed

1 - Needs Attention: Building confidence and writing flow

Teacher Comments:

Overall Score: _____ / 20

Year 4 Handwriting Assessment

Year 4 Handwriting Assessment

✏️ Handwriting Sample

📊 Assessment Rubric

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