Stages of written language development Flashcards
1
Q
Stage 1
A
Pre-writing stage
2
Q
Age for pre-writing stage
A
up to 4
3
Q
What happens in the pre-writing stage
A
- scribbles and drawing
- mimick adult writing but now comprehensible
4
Q
Stage 2
A
Transitional writing
5
Q
Age for transitional writing
A
4-5
6
Q
What happens in the transitional stage
A
- letters
- no clear connections to sounds
7
Q
Stage 3
A
Early writing
8
Q
Age for early writing
A
5-6
9
Q
What happens in the early writing stage
A
- form sentences
- phonetically based
- no conventional spelling rules followed
10
Q
Stage 4
A
Progressive
11
Q
Age for progressive stage
A
6-7
12
Q
What happens in the progressive stage
A
- more structured
- spelling is more conventional
13
Q
Stage 5
A
Consolidation stage
14
Q
Age for consolidation stage
A
7+
15
Q
What happens in the consolidation stage
A
- more complex structure
- accurate spelling
- adapt to audience and purpose
