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Spaces Between Words

PROCEDURAL
English›Grammar & Punctuation|Ages 4—6|ID: mt_of2GggtxFl

Separate words with spaces in writing; understand that spaces mark word boundaries in print

Mastery Evidence

  • Leave clear finger-spaces between words when writing
  • Count the number of words in a written sentence by identifying spaces
  • Correct writing that has missing spaces between words

Assessment Prompt

“If [child] is writing a short message, can they leave a space between each word — so the reader can tell where one word ends and the next begins?”

Curriculum Standards3 alignments

L.K.2Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects
L.K.2

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

English Language Arts
Eng.App2.Y1.Punc.1The national curriculum in England
Separation of words

Separation of words with spaces

English · Key Stage 1
Eng_Y1_WVGP_01The national curriculum in England
Leave spaces

Develop their understanding of the concepts set out in English Appendix 2 by leaving spaces between words.

English · Key stage 1

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