nstp 2

In this type of early writing, the child writes a message or shares ideas with others through drawings and imitative writing. Scribbling and random letters are often considered to be an imitation of “grown-up” writing. Child writes a message with scribbling that imitates “grown-up” writing. It shows individuality and an attempt to communicate with others.

In this type of early writing, the child copies words from handy resources like books, posters, and word walls. The writer may or may not be aware of the meaning of the 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.

In this type of early writing, the child writes with random letters but has a definite message to convey. The letters often have no relationship to conventional letter sounds or spelling. 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.

(Sometimes a ------- or ------- translates the message into conventional form.)

In this type of early writing, the child writes connected letters (mostly consonants) to represent words. Sometimes the sound of the letter itself is used for a word; for example, “r” is the word are. The child writes words using letters (mostly consonants) to represent words and sounds. The writing shows individuality, focuses on a topic, and makes sense.

In this type of early writing, the child writes words using letters to represent each sound that is heard. Consonants and vowels are used. Some punctuation may also be used. 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.

In this type of writing, the child increasingly writes with conventional spellings and structures. Formation of letters is also more conventional. The child focuses on a topic and uses close-to-correct copy. The writing demonstrates an emerging voice.