Begins to show motivation to engage in written expression and appropriate knowledge of forms and functions of written composition
Benchmark a.
Intentionally uses scribbles/writing to convey meaning (e.g., signing artwork, captioning, labeling, creating lists, making notes)
Intentionally uses scribbles/writing to convey meaning (e.g., signing artwork, captioning, labeling, creating lists, making notes)
Benchmark b.
Uses letter-like shapes or letters to write words or parts of words
Benchmark c.
Writes own name (e.g., first name, last name, or nickname), not necessarily with full correct spelling or well-formed letters
General Information
Subject Area: Birth to Kindergarten
Grade: 4y-K
Component: Language and Literacy
Component: Emergent Writing
Status: State Board Approved
Related Courses
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7650130: Prekindergarten Disabilities: Age 3-5 (Specifically in versions: 2013 - 2015, 2015 - 2018, 2018 - 2023, 2023 and beyond (current))
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