Investigating the primary school 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students' skills of writing

This research aims to investigate the skills of writing in 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade primary school students. In this reserach the writing performances of the students are analysed. In the work, scanning model in descriptive type is used. The research was done in three primary school in Trabzon in 2014-2015 education year. The research was gone through with 436 students determined by simple probability (random) sampling method. The research data was evaluated using "Multi dimension allegibility scale and Staggered scoring key for written manner of telling evaluation. The research data was analysed by SPSS 18 package programme. As a result of the research, when looked at the arithmetic average of the students, it was found that their font legibility is at an intermediate level. Analysing the frequency distribution of the work of the students writing, it was found that their writing skills are at a good level. Analysing the frequency distribution of copying works, it was found that 25,7 % of students' writing isn't legible. Analysing the frequency distribution of writing work, it was found that 9,8 % of students' writing skills are at a bad level. It was concluded that there was no significant difference in font legibility, but there was a significiant difference in writing skills between classes. In the study, to improve student's writing skills, it is suggested that works related with mechanical writing skills and researches about the variables influencing writing skills should be done.