When Analyzing a Child's Writing, You Notice That the Child

question 9

Multiple Choice

When analyzing a child's writing, you notice that the child is mostly using one-syllable words to communicate, and most if not all of the sounds in words are represented in the child's spelling. This child is best described by which stage of spelling development?

• A) emergent
• B) letter-name
• C) syllables and affixes
• D) within-word pattern

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