Young-Suk Kim|Stephanie Al Otaiba|Jessica Sidler Folsom|Luana Greulich|Cynthia S. Puranik
Evaluating the Dimensionality of First-Grade Written Composition
Florida State University|Southern Methodist University|Andrews University|University of Pittsburgh
purpose study examined dimensions written composition using multiple evaluative approaches adapted 6 1 trait scoring syntactic complexity measures productivity measures examined unique relations oral language literacy skills identified dimensions written composition method large sample 1stgrade students n 527 assessed language reading spelling letter writing automaticity writing spring data analyzed using latent variable approach including confirmatory factor analysis structural equation modeling results seven traits 6 1 trait system best described two constructs substantive quality spelling writing conventions evaluation procedures productivity syntactic complexity indicators included four dimensions emerged substantive quality productivity syntactic complexity spelling writing conventions language literacy predictors differentially related dimension written composition conclusion four dimensions may useful guideline evaluating developing beginning writers compositions supplemental material httpsdoiorg1023641asha6170432