Praxis 5002 Practice Test Practice Question
During writing, a student draws a picture and underneath creates a long line of forms and occasional numbers to approximate words. The writing described best exemplifies the emergence of which of the following writing stages?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The writing described exemplifies the "Letter-like symbols" stage. In this phase, students create symbols that resemble letters but may not correspond to actual words. The student’s use of forms and occasional numbers indicates an understanding of the representational aspect of writing, even if the symbols are not conventional letters.
Option A, "Scribbling," refers to random marks without recognizable forms. Option C, "Strings of letters," involves writing actual letters in sequence, which is not evident here. Option D, "Beginning sounds," indicates the use of phonetic spelling, which is absent in the student’s work. Thus, "Letter-like symbols" accurately reflects the student's emerging understanding of writing.
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