Virginia SOL 3.FFW.1.C

ELA3rd GradeFoundations for Writing

The Standard

Sign his/her first and last name.

Virginia Standards of Learning for English · Handwriting

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students create a recognizable personal signature using both parts of their name. They write it from memory with letters in a clear, consistent order.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student signs independently without looking at a model. Both names appear in the correct order and are readable, even if the handwriting has some personal style.
Common Misconceptions: Students may write only their first name, use initials, or copy from a name card instead of writing from memory. Some think a signature must be cursive or highly decorative.
How to Assess It: Give each student an unlined index card and say, “Write your full signature as you would on a card or form.” Check for both names, correct order, and readability.

Lesson moves

Give students laminated name cards and dry-erase markers to trace once, copy twice, then sign once with the model covered.
Ask students to write one sentence explaining when people use signatures and why a readable signature helps.
Play Signature Relay by having students sign four small cards, aiming for the same name order and letter forms each time.
Set up a classroom library card form where students enter basic information and add their personal signature at the bottom.

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