Component - PK-2LAS2a:
Attempt to write symbols or letters to represent words.

Component - PK-2LAS2b:
Spell simple words phonetically, drawing on knowledge of sound-letter relationships. → Spell unknown words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions. →Use conventional spelling for words with common spelling patterns and for frequently occurring irregular words.→ Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage → rage; boy → toy).

Component - PK-2LAS2c:
Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

Component - PK-2LAS2d:
Consult reference materials as needed to check and correct spellings.

Component - PK-2LAS2e:
Recognize and name end punctuation. →Use end punctuation for sentences.

Component - PK-2LAS2f:
Capitalize the first letter of their name. → Capitalize the first word in a sentence and the pronoun I. → Capitalize dates and names of people. → Capitalize names, places, and holidays.

Component - PK-2LAS2g:
Use commas in dates and to separate single words in a series. → Use commas in greetings and closings of letters.

Component - PK-2LAS2h:
Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.