In this section you will read the work of Dr. Mel Levine, author of All Kinds of Minds. Levine defines the writing process from a learner's point of view. The readings from his work are paired with a chart further summarizing developmental stages at each grade level. You will now explore the developmental stages of writing and the possible expectations for your K-6 students.

First, click on the link below to read Levine's article, "Basics of Writing."

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/misunderstoodminds/writingbasics.html

Click "Next" to view a chart that summarizes the developmental stages of writing. Click on the "Details" button to see additional in-depth information for each grade level appear below the chart on the page. Click on the "Details" button again to turn it off.