Child writes alphabet and mock letters around the page. Child writes mock letters. Child pretends to write. Level 3 Letters don't match sounds. Child writes letter strings.
Child dictates to another person and then copies what is dictated.
Level 4 Child writes letters in word grouping and can read it back. Child writes letters to convey a message and can read it back. Child dictates one or more sentences, copies it, and can read it back. Child dictates one or more sentences and copies it. Level 5 Child begins to use spaces between words.