LAFS.K12.L.1.2Archived Standard

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Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
General Information
Subject Area: English Language Arts
Grade: K12
Strand: Language Standards
Idea: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts
Cluster: Conventions of Standard English
Date Adopted or Revised: 12/10
Content Complexity Rating: Level 2: Basic Application of Skills & Concepts - More Information
Date of Last Rating: 02/14
Status: State Board Approved - Archived

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