4 stages in the development of writing.
Stage 1: Preparatory Stage
- Masters the basic motor skills needed to write
- Learns the basic principles of spelling
Stage 2: Consolidation Stage (age up to 6)
- Child writes in the same way they speak
- Uses short declarative sentences which include mainly ‘and’ conjunctions
- Incomplete sentences as they don’t know how to finish the sentence off
Stage 3: Differentiation Stage (age up to 9)
- Child becomes aware of the difference between speaking and writing
- Recognises the different writing styles available e.g. letter, essay
- Lots of mistakes
- Use writing guides and frameworks to structure work
- Write to reflect thoughts and feelings
Stage 4: Integration Stage (12+)
- Child develops a personal style
- Child understands that you can change your style according to audience and purpose
Dr Cathy Barclay (1996)
7 stages to a child's developing its writing skills.
Stage 1: Scribbling Stage
- Random marks on a page
- Writing and scribbles are accompanied by speaking
Stage 2: Mock Handwriting Stage
- Writing + drawings
- Produce wavy lines which is their understanding of lineation
- Cursive writing
Stage 3: Mock Letters
- Letters are separate things.
Stage 4: Conventional Letters
- Usually involves writing the name as the first word
- Child usually puts letters on a page but is able to read it as words
Stage 5: Invented Spelling Stage
- Child spells in the way they understand the word should be spelt
Stage 6: Appropriate / Phonetic Spelling Stage
- Attach spelling with sounds
Stage 7: Correct Spelling Stage
- Are able to spell most words
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