Kroll's stages of writing development

Question 1

Prepatory

Answer 1

Children are developing their fine motor skills, practising holding a pen or pencil and starting to get to grips with basic spellings

Question 2

Consolidation

Answer 2

Children write as they speak - usually in short, declarative sentences with simple conjunctions. Sentences are usually incomplete

Question 3

Differentiation

Answer 3

Children are more able to differentiate between speech and writing. Different writing styles understood. Number of errors, writing guides are often used. Writing may reflect thoughts and feelings. Complex sentences with subordinate clause identified.

Question 4

Integration

Answer 4

Children develop a personal style and can alter their writing depending on audience and purpose