Document Type

Graduate Project

Date of Degree Completion

Summer 1984

Degree Name

Master of Education (MEd)

Department

Education

Committee Chair

Doris E. Jakubek

Second Committee Member

William Floyd

Third Committee Member

Franklin D. Carlson

Abstract

The relationship between the developmental stages of a child and the acquisition of written language was studied. Through research, developmental stages were identified. The stages were used to develop objectives for a kindergarten and first grade writing curriculum guide. Activities that would aid in the achievement of the given objectives are suggested.

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