New Hampshire Foundations of Reading Practice Test

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What characterizes the pre-phonetic stage of spelling development?

Use of sentence structure
Random letter and number strings
Understanding of basic letter-sound relationships
Consistent spelling patterns

The correct answer is: Random letter and number strings

The pre-phonetic stage of spelling development is characterized by the use of random letter and number strings. During this stage, children are experimenting with writing and are not yet demonstrating an understanding of the connection between sounds and letters. They may write any assortment of letters, sometimes even including numbers, as they explore the mechanics of writing without following the rules of phonology or spelling conventions. This stage reflects a lack of awareness of the correspondence between letters and the sounds they represent, which is a crucial element that will develop in later stages of spelling proficiency. The emphasis here is on their exploration and experimentation rather than producing recognizable words or adhering to spelling patterns.