The Letter Name state of literacy development is a period of beginnings. Students begin to read and write in a conventional way. That is, they begin to learn words and their writing becomes readable to themselves and others. However, this stage of literacy development needs careful scaffolding because students know how to read and write only a small number of words. Types of Sorts in Letter Name Beginning Consonants Same Vowel Word Families Digraphs and Blends Mixed Vowel Word Families Short Vowels Preconsonantal Nasals r-influenced Vowels Contractions Placement Guidance Grade Range: K- Early 3rd Grade Guided Reading Range: D through H DRA Range: 6 through 14 Corresponding Reading and Writing Stage: Beginning