Stages in the development of writing - B.M. KROLL 1981

Stage 1 - Preparatory Stage

• The child learns the basic principles of spelling.

• Learns the basic motor skills needed to write.

Stage 2 - Consolidation Stage

• The child writes in the way they would speak.

• Uses mainly short declarative sentences including mainly 'and' conjunctions.
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• Incomplete sentences as they don’t know how to finish the sentence off.

Stage 3: DIFFERENTIATION STAGE (age up to 9)

• Child becomes aware of the difference between speaking and writing.

• Recognises the different writing styles available e.g. letter, essay.

• Lots of mistakes.

• Use writing guides and frameworks to structure work.

• Write to reflect thoughts and feelings.

Stage 4: INTEGRATION STAGE (12+)

• Child develops a personal style.

• Child understands that you can change your style according to audience and purpose.