Number
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Level
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Looks Like
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1
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Experimenting
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- Writes letter strings (pre-phonetic: dmRzx)
- Attempts to create standard letters
- Writes word strings
- Attempts spacing of words, letters, symbols or pictures
- Student interpretation needed to understand text/pictures
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2
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Emerging
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- Attempts semi-phonetic spelling (mtr, um, kd)
- Uses mixed upper and lower case letters
- Uses spaces between letters and words
- Random punctuation
- Nonstandard grammar is common
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3
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Developing
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- Use phonetic spelling (mostr, humn, klosd)
- Spelling of high frequency words still spotty
- Uses capitals at the beginning of sentences
- Usually uses end punctuation correctly (. ! ?)
- Experiments with other punctuation
- Long paper may be written as one paragraph
- Attempts standard grammar
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4
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Capable
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- Transitional spelling on less frequent words (monstur, humun, clossed)
- Spelling of high frequency words usually correct
- Capitals at the beginning of sentences and variable use on proper nouns
- End punctuation is correct (. ! ?) and other punctuation is attempted (such as commas)
- Paragraphing variable but present
- Noun/pronoun agreement, verb tenses, subject/verb agreement
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5
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Experienced
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- High frequency words are spelled correctly and very close on other words
- Capitals used for obvious proper nouns as well as sentence beginning
- Basic punctuation is used correctly
- Indents consistently to show paragraphs
- Shows control over standard grammar
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6
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