The Four Levels Of Writing Development

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Cabell et al (2013) believe that there is a specific sequence of development in regards to learning how to write. According to Cabell et al (2013), there are four levels in the sequence of learning how to write. The four levels consist of drawing and scribbling, letters and letter-like forms, salient and Beginning Sounds, and providing appropriate Support for Young Writers.
According to Cabell et al (2013), the first stage of writing development begins with drawing and scribbling which Cabell et al (2013) believe that children do not distinguish between drawing and their writing. Based on Cabell et al (2013) research, drawing and scribbling eventually leads to making separate markings “that indicate children have begun to grasp the functionality

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