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. Child uses familiar words and invented spelling to convey a short simple message. Child uses initial consonants to represent words. Child writes familiar words. Child uses invented spelling and some conventional spelling.