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Visit the TeacherWeb® videos to learn about the features, modifications, and customizations available on your website. Click here to learn more. Writing Continuum small medium large WRITING CONTINUUM 1. WRITING AWARENESS In this stage children make random marks on paper to convey a message. They emulate adult writing using pictures and marks. They sometimes include familiar letters from their own name. They enjoy stories. Makes and explains marks on paper Understands the difference between picture and print Assigns a message to own symbols Is aware that print carries a message 2. EMERGENT WRITING In this stage children see the relationship between spoken words and written words. They begin to use left to right when writing letters and words. They notice the difference between drawing and writing. Strings letters/words together, no distinction between capitals and lower case letters Dictates/writes personal experiences Begins to differentiate between drawing and writing Uses a mixture of drawing and writing Shows beginning awareness of directionality (points to where print begins) Writes names and favorite words 3. EARLY WRITING In this stage children write about personal experiences and topics of special interest to them. They are able to read and understand their own writing even though the spelling and other conventions of print are still undeveloped. They mix pictures and writing to tell stories and communicate ideas. They have a growing sense of writing for an audience. Forms most letters legibly Writes from top to bottom, left to right, front to back May interchange upper and lower case letters Begins to use simple punctuation and spacing Reads, understands, and explains the writing Writes simple sentences 4. DEVELOPING WRITING In this stage children extend their ability to tell or retell a story showing signs of perseverence. With the support of a teacher they begin to use lists, webs, and brief outlines to organize their thoughts by priority before writing. They are aware of some good writing traits and are beginning to apply them in their own writing. Writes words/phrases/sentences about a topic Writes with some descriptive words Begins to incorporate punctuation, capitalization, and spacing more consistently Writes for identified audiences Chooses words to add interest Expresses own feelings, knowledge, opinions, and ideas in written and pictorial forms Edits for simple spelling, capitalization, and basic punctuation 5. TRANSITIONAL WRITING In this stage children apply preplanning techniques with less support, are consciously using good writing straits such as organization, word choice, sentence structure and the conventions of print more effectively. Writes pieces with beginning, middle and ed Uses simple strategies to organize ideas (webbing, charts and graphs) plot lines, story maps) Begins to use a variety of sentence structures Begins to use paragraphs Writes in a variety of modes (exposiitory, imaginative, narrative) Edits more confidently, particularly for punctuation, capitalization, and spelling 6. INDEPENDENT WRITING In this stage children begin to develop different styles and voice to match the writing to an intended audience. With the support of the teacher they become aware that prewriting, rough draft, and revision are helpful steps for a writer. Develops paragraphs Revises to enrich content Varies sentence beginnings Controls punctuation Develops editing and proofreading skills Uses a variety of reference materials to improve writing and word choice Chooses words and varies sentence structure to create interesting writing Uses writing, drawing, and graphic organizers as tools for learning Uses correct grammatical structures Uses transitions to connect ideas Or, would you like to view and optionally restore one of these previous versions? Password: Forgot your password?

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