(Know that my handwriting is not as great as it could be, so please consult others for the proper way to write this alphabet and Hiragana; some people have different opinions. Personally, I don't really care. I found in my college Japanese class that some professors take off 10 points if you screw up a word or even a single letter! But really, it doesn't matter. If people can read your handwriting, have at it whatever way you please....)
onward!!