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ELA-3K-5.1
Pretend to write.
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ELA-5: The student will begin to write for a variety
of purposes and audiences.
3-Year Olds 4-Year Olds 5-Year Olds
Scribbles on a greeting card in the
writing center and takes it home for a
parent.
Paints lines on easel paper and says,
“This is a secret message”.
ELA-3K-5.2
Not expected at this level.
ELA-4K-5.1
Combine some letters with pretend writing.
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Scribbles on a piece of stationary from the
writing center and gives it to the teacher or
friend and says, “I wrote to you.”
Writes one or two letters of his or her name
on a drawing to identify it as hers.
Copies a sign such as “Keep Off” and puts it
on a block construction to protect it.
ELA-4K-5.2
Use drawings, letters, or words to create
narratives about people and things in their
environment.
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Draws a picture of a car and an arch and
says, “We are going to McDonalds” when the
teacher asks the child to tell about the
picture.
Combines letters and scribbles to write her
recall of what she did during choice time.
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ELA-K-5.1
Use symbols (drawings, letters, or words) to
create written communications (for example,
notes, messages, and lists) to inform a specific
audience.
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Draws a picture of french fries when
pretending to take a “fast food” order and
gives to the cook.
Writes and/or draws directions for making
a snack.
ELA-5K-5.2
Use symbols (drawings, letters, or words)
to create narratives (for example, stories
and journal entries) about people, places, or
things.
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Uses words to write story about a favorite
toy.
Chooses a picture from a group of pictures
and writes a story about what is
happening in the picture.