PHASES OF EMERGENT WRITING
SOURCE: THOUGHTFULLEARNING.COM
Drawing and Imitative Writing
The child writes a message with scribbling that imitates “grown-up” writing. It shows individuality and an attempt to communicate with others.
Copying Words
The child copies words from handy resources like books, posters, and word walls. The writing makes sense and shows knowledge of letter formation and the concept of words.
Drawing and Strings of Letters
The child writes with random letters to convey a message. The letters are formed well, but have no relationship to sounds. The writer is aware that print and art convey meaning.
Early Phonetic Writing
The child writes words using letters (mostly consonants) to represent words and sounds. The writing shows individuality, focuses on a topic, and makes sense.
Phonetic Writing
The child writes words using letters to represent each sound that is heard. The words make sense and may be used for writing longer texts.
Conventional/Some Phonetic Writing
The child focuses on a topic and uses close-to-correct copy. The writing demonstrates an emerging voice.
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