Early Writing Flashcards
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What are the 5 stages of written language development
A
Pre-writing stage -up to age 4
Transitional stage -age 4-5
Early writing stage -age 5-6
Progressive writing stage -age 6-7
Consolidation stage-ages 7 and up
2
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Key features in written language development
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Symbolisation - understanding of how symbols, letters , correspond to sound
Invented spelling
Punctuation
Capitalisation
Genre awareness
3
Q
What is Jean Piagets theory
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The constructive theory supports the idea that children build their knowledge of written language through interaction with surrounding
4
Q
What is lev vygotskys theory
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Social cultural theory suggests that literacy is learnt through socially medicated interactions, learning is guided by more experienced peers, the more knowledgeable other
