First-Person Pronoun Use

Refers to self by name only

• Says 'Juanita do it' instead of 'I do it'
• Uses name consistently for self-reference
• No pronoun use for self

Uses pronouns and name about equally

• Sometimes says 'I' or 'me,' sometimes uses name
• Inconsistent pronoun use
• Transitioning from name to pronouns

Uses 'I' or 'me' more often than name

• Says 'I do it' more often than 'Juanita do it'
• Pronouns are preferred form
• May still use name occasionally

Consistently uses 'I' or 'me' for self-reference

• Rarely uses own name
• Appropriate pronoun use
• May use 'my' and 'mine' as well

Uses full range of first-person pronouns appropriately

• Uses 'I,' 'me,' 'my,' 'mine' correctly
• Never reverts to using name
• Sophisticated pronoun use