Writing Perceptions

Symbol writing (pictograph writing symbol) leads to conventional writing.

• True

• False

Typically developing children write hundreds if not thousands of times before becoming conventional writers.

• True

• False

Spoken communication is needed during writing.

• True

• False

Exposure to the alphabet through meaningful writing opportunities facilitates the acquisition of early literacy.

• True

• False

Students should show prerequisite literacy skills, letter formation, or phonics before writing instruction begins.

• True

• False

Given meaningful writing opportunities, writing skills may be observed in students before reading skills.

• True

• False

Research has shown that consistent strategy-based instruction helps students make positive gains in writing.

• True

• False

Older students cannot acquire writing skills.

• True

• False

Beginning readers frequently read aloud during silent reading because they have not yet developed their inner voice.

• True

• False

Conventional writing is not possible for students with significant disabilities.

• True

• False