CursiveLogic Speeches and Writings
A follow-up to CursiveLogic that combines cursive mastery with words that shaped America’s history.
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2026 Fifth-Grade Curriculum Kit
CursiveLogic: Speeches and Writings in American History
Cursive practice becomes more meaningful when students have something worthwhile to write. CursiveLogic: Speeches and Writings in American History combines handwriting instruction with excerpts from the speeches and writings of some of America's most influential leaders, thinkers, and changemakers.
Designed for upper-elementary and older students, this spiral-bound workbook begins with a review of the CursiveLogic method, including letter strings, capitals, and letter connections. Students then work through selections from the lives of 18 notable Americans, including Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, Geronimo, Eleanor Roosevelt, and John F. Kennedy.
Each three-day lesson includes a short biography, portrait, and carefully selected speech or writing excerpt to trace and copy in cursive. As students build fluency and confidence, they also gain greater familiarity with the people, ideas, and events that helped shape American history.
Reference charts and a glossary provide additional support, while the top-spiral format lies flat for comfortable writing and works equally well for right- and left-handed students.
Whether used after CursiveLogic: Learn Cursive or as an introduction for older students and adults, this workbook provides purposeful handwriting practice grounded in authentic historical voices.
How to Use CursiveLogic: Speeches and Writings in American History
- Begin with the 12 review lessons. These lessons refresh the core CursiveLogic concepts, including letter strings, capitals, and connections, helping students rebuild confidence before moving into the historical selections.
- After the review, work through the 18 featured Americans. Each lesson is designed to span three days and includes a short biography, portrait, and speech or writing excerpt to trace and copy in cursive.
- For an easy yearlong pace, complete about two assignments each week. With 30 total assignments (12 review lessons and 18 historical figures), you'll finish comfortably within a standard school year.
- This workbook fits naturally into history studies or independent work. Because each lesson combines handwriting and history, students can strengthen cursive skills while engaging with important voices from America's past.
- Keep a consistent schedule and focus on neat, careful writing rather than speed. Fluency develops naturally as students spend time tracing and copying meaningful historical passages.
Publisher: Cursivelogic
ISBN: 9781735034447
Faith-Based: No
Ages: 11-18
Grades: 5th-12th
Format: Spiralbound
“Your students will be able to practice cursive while reviewing historical writings and speeches by some of the greatest Americans in American history.” Read the Review
The Art Kit:
“CursiveLogic Speeches and Writings in American History is a compilation of speeches and writings from 18 different American figures that will engage your student while they work on their handwriting skills.” Read the Review
A Mom’s Quest to Teach:
“I really appreciate having a different way to teach cursive to our son. And the fact that this book can connect to American History is fantastic. We can connect his handwriting lessons to both history and language arts by using these lessons.” Read the Review
Thrift Schooling:
“I love the format of this book. It is easy to follow, easy to implement, and easy for an older student to work through on their own with minimal to no help from the parent. ” Read the Review
Little Learner and Mom:
“Designed for upper grades, this curriculum offers a unique way for students to develop their writing skills while also taking a trip through significant moments in American history. For us, it has been a perfect fit—my son loves the pace, and the speeches we study each week have sparked meaningful discussions.” Read the Review
Cummins Life:
“I like how friendly this curriculum is to use. It is spiral bound at the side, so it stays together nicely and remains flat, which is a huge plus for a handwriting program. If you are looking for a cursive program and you are planning on studying American history, this is a great find.” Read the Review
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- May 21, 2026
Steph H.
CursiveLogic Speeches and Writings is a great program. Learning cursive is important to me, but a lot of programs use random sentences that are just meant to teach and reinforce writing in cursive. CursiveLogic uses historical quotes so my daughter is being enriched while learning cursive.
- March 9, 2025
Love It!
Jill W.
First, my daughter loves history AND cursive, so this is kind of perfect for her. With that said, we love the more unique historical quotes and variety of speakers. Cursive really seems to trigger something in her brain, and her spelling and focus improve even just by writing in cursive, so this has been a great part of our curriculum, giving her practice while also tying in history.
- February 19, 2025
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I like how they can practice their writing while learning speeches
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