
It's January 23rd and it's Handwriting Day
Опис події
23 січня. День почерку
Почерк має вагоме значення у діловодстві, листуванні, літературі та мистецтві. Найдавніші відомості письма походять із сучасного Іраку. Каліграфія, підносить письмо до вишуканого виду мистецтва. Хоча в сучасному цифровому світі ми схильні записувати все на електронні пристрої, дослідження показують, що запис від руки має переваги. Письмо від руки може покращити концентрацію уваги, зменшити стрес і поліпшити пам’ять.
Слово дня: “КАЛІГРАФІЯ" - уміння, майстерність писати чітким, рівним, гарним почерком.
Каліграфія - це мистецтво письма.
The word of the day: penmanship (noun) /ˈpɛnmənʃɪp/
Meaning: the art or skill of writing by hand with a pen, emphasizing neatness and legibility.
Example: The teacher praised her students' improved penmanship after practicing regularly.
Your MINI-TASK is to do a quiz.
Handwriting Day Quiz
- What is celebrated on Handwriting Day?
a) The invention of printing press
b) The art and importance of handwriting
c) Typing speed records
d) Digital writing tools - Handwriting Day was established by which organization?
a) The International Writing Foundation
b) The Writing Instruments Manufacturers Association (WIMA)
c) The National Teachers Association
d) The Library of Congress - Handwriting Day is celebrated on January 23rd to honor the birthday of which historical figure?
a) John Hancock
b) Thomas Jefferson
c) Benjamin Franklin
d) George Washington - Which of these is NOT a benefit associated with handwriting?
a) Improved memory retention
b) Enhanced creative thinking
c) Faster data entry
d) Better fine motor skills - Which type of handwriting style is characterized by connected letters?
a) Print
b) Cursive
c) Block lettering
d) Stencil - What is calligraphy?
a) The study of typing patterns
b) A decorative style of handwriting
c) The art of digital drawing
d) A historical printing technique - What is the term for analyzing someone's personality based on their handwriting?
a) Graphology
b) Cryptography
c) Typography
d) Palynology - Which of the following is a commonly used tool for improving handwriting?
a) Stylus pen
b) Handwriting workbook
c) Typewriter
d) Joystick - True or False: Handwriting helps develop cognitive and fine motor skills in children.
- Which of the following is often considered a key feature of good handwriting?
a) Illegibility
b) Consistent spacing between letters
c) Slanting lines in different directions
d) Large, uneven letters