Identification of Stage: Novice Writer
Rationale for Stage
Based on the checklist provided, I would say the student is at the Novice Writer Stage. Overall I was able to read and understand the student’s narrative; therefore, the student demonstrates many of the qualities of a novice writer. The student is able to address a specific topic and enhances that idea by adding supporting details. For example, “That night I saw the lady take mosterblod from the kitchen and put it in a pot…I looked at my body and I was a M…Monster!” In this example, the student is supporting the idea that