Characteristics of An

Emergent Writer
&
Stages of Writing
Development

Karen Joy N. Potante

Characteristics of An
Emergent Writer
Emergent writer is characterized
by playful markings to
communicate something, which
signals their knowledge of the
uses of written language before
learning form.

Characteristics of An
Emergent Writer
Writing is self- initiated and
self- directed or voluntary, by
observing more skilled others
and by participating in literacy
events, by exploring and
learned writing through
interaction with literate
others.
- Bissex (1980) & Read
(1975)

Characteristics of An
Emergent Writer
The childs
experimentation with
writing allows him to
construct and refine the
kind of knowledge about
written language that
makes reading possible.

Characteristics of An
Emergent Writer
Writing is always related to
reading and reading is
always connected to
writing. As the child writes,
he integrates knowledge of
writing.

Stages of Writing
Development
Six broad categories of writing
by Sulzby (1985) with Barnhart
and Heisima:

drawing scribbling

Making
letter-like
forms

Reproducing
learned
units

Invented
spelling

Conventio
nal
spelling

Factors Determining the

Development of an
Emergent Writer
Physical
Drawing
Scribbling from left to right
Making letter- like forms
Making shapes that resemble
letters
Producing letters in long or
short strings
Producing letters randomly
Marking on papers, walls

Factors Determining
the Development of
an Emergent Writer
Physical
Moving pencil as
adult does
Holding crayons, pen
Tracing
Copying
Invented spelling

Factors Determining the

Development of an
Emergent Writer
Language
Writing-like sounds
Letter sequences
Writing his own name
Invented spelling
Copying letters and
numbers

Factors Determining
the Development of an
Emergent Writer
Language
Labelling objects
drawn
Labelling or naming
characters drawn
Not properly
sequenced spelling

Factors Determining
the Development of an
Emergent Writer
Cognitive
Practicing aspects of
writing
Constructing his own
writing
Integrating
knowledge of shapes
and lines to produce a

Factors Determining
the Development of an
Emergent Writer
Cognitive
Using knowledge of
lines and strings to
produce a word
Recognizing logos or
labels
Affective
Enjoys writing for

Factors Determining
the Development of an
Emergent Writer
Affective
Emulates adult writing
Find pleasure in receiving
cards from adults
Encourage to involve in
adult-writing
Appreciated for
accomplishing writing-like

Factors Determining
the Development of an
Emergent Writer

Home Environment
Has considerable exposure
to writing events of adults
Involvement in adult-writing
Social functions of writing
are evident in the home
Appreciation for early
attempts of writing
Supported interest in writing

Activity

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