2. Cooper and Kiger
Identified the five stages of
early literacy learning which
involve oral
language, reading and
writing skills of children.
3. Stages of Early Literacy
Fluent Reading and
Writing Stage
Almost Fluent
Reading and Writing
Stage
Beginning Reading
and Writing Stage
Emergent Literacy
Stage
Early Emergent
Literacy Stage
4. Cooper and Kiger provided the
behavior and performance indicators
of the emergent learners in oral
language, reading and writing from the
early stages as they depend so much on
literate adults who provide support
and as they progress to achieve total
independence in their learning.
5. Stages of
Literacy
Oral
Language
Read aloud,
1.
story telling,
Early
make-up
Emergent
stories,
Literacy
verbal
requests,
oral
direction,
inquiries,
word play.
Reading
Writing
Beginning
concept of
print,
labeling,
naming,
picture
reading,
literature
enjoyment.
Scribbling,
drawing,
markings on
paper,
letter like
shapes,
writing
attempts.