The+John+Hancock+Club

__The John Hancock Club__ by Louise Borden; illustrated by Adam Gustavson; published 2007 F Bor

Summary: The third grade class is very excited about learning how to write in cursive--but Sean is worried that he will not be able to write well enough. Then Mrs. Tovani tells the class they will be able to join the John Hancock Club. The students find out who Hancock was and celebrate their induction into the club.

Activities: Have each student write their names in cursive on a whiteboard. Students can write each other's names in cursive.

Websites: [|Learn about John Hancock] [|Jan Brett alphabet]