Writing builds on many early-developing skills, including conceptual knowledge of print, Phonological Processing , and Handwriting Skills . Once these emergent skills are solidified, learners can begin to focus on higher level procedural skills including punctuation, capitalization, spelling, and writing speed. As conceptual and procedural skills become more automatic, learners can use their cognitive resources to focus on the writing process, increasing their ability to generate original ideas and thoughts in writing. Main Ideas As learners move through elementary school, Foundational Writing Skills become increasingly complex to include transcription skills such as: Punctuation: Using conventional marks, such as commas, periods, and question marks, to properly divide sentences and make one's intended meaning clear Capitalization: Properly capitalizing letters using the conventions of the written language (e.g., the first letter of a sentence in English...
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