Stages of Writing Development

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Fluent writer

Writing displays more accurate spelling. Children are able to spell correctly words they memorize (5 to 6 years)

Transitional writer

Writing shows how letters are grouped together to create words. Spelling is still "invented" (4 to 5 years)

Emergent writer

Writing presents random letters. Children start to understand the role of letters (2 to 4 years)

Preliterate writer

Writing takes the form of scribbles and drawings (0 to 2 years)

Stages of Writing Development