English·Grammar & Punctuation·procedural
Spaces Between Words
Separate words with spaces in writing; understand that spaces mark word boundaries in print
Suggested ages 4–6
Evidence of understanding
- 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 Spaces Between Words 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?
Standards alignment
L.K.2US · ccss-ela
L.K.2
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · K
Eng.App2.Y1.Punc.1GB · uk-nc-2013
Separation of words
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1
Eng_Y1_WVGP_01GB · uk-nc-2013
Leave spaces
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key stage 1