The Grade 6 Cursive eBook contains downloadable pdf files of handwriting practice pages in a similar to the Italic writing style. The sixth grade Presidential Penmanship program consists of 108 cursive handwriting lessons utilizing presidential quotes and a "final exam" in which the student copies the Gettysburg Address. Quotes chosen reinforce the core principles upon which our nation was founded and emphasize character qualities such as self-discipline and selflessness. Following are some selected quotes from the sixth grade program. My country owes me nothing. It gave me, as it gives every boy and girl, a chance. It gave me schooling, independence of action, opportunity for service and honor. ~Herbert Hoover Once the coffers of the federal government are opened to the public, there will be no shutting them again. ~Grover Cleveland There are two educations. One should teach us how to make a living and the other how to live. ~John Adams The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next. ~Abraham Lincoln The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his weight. ~Theodore Roosevelt Here is a link to some sample pages.
