Child draws a picture and can talk about his or her picture. Child draws a picture but cannot verbalize about the picture. Child attempts to write scribbles or draws picture. Level 2 Alphabet letters and mock letters are in a line across the page. 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.