Number
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Level
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Looks Like
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1
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Experimenting
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- Uses scribbles for writing
- Dictates labels or a story
- Shapes that look like letters
- Line forms that imitate text
- Writes letters randomly
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2
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Emerging
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- Some recognizable words present
- Labels pictures
- Uses drawings that show detail
- Pictures are supported by some words
- Reader can interpret with good guesses
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3
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Developing
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- Attempts a story or to make a point
- Illustration supports the writing
- Meaning of the general idea is recognizable/understandable
- Some ideas clear, but some are still fuzzy
- Text is equal with pictures
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4
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Capable
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- Writing tells a story or makes a point
- Illustration (if present) enhances the writing
- Idea is generally on topic
- Details are present but not developed (lists)
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5
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Experienced
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- Presents a fresh/original idea
- Topic is narrowed and focused
- Develops one clear, main idea
- Uses interesting, important details for support
- Writer understands topic well
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6
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