1. The problem is to draw simple $x$ and $y$ values for the function $y = x^2$. 2. We choose some values of $x$ and calculate the corresponding $y$ values using $y = x^2$. 3. For $x = -2$, $y = (-2)^2 = 4$. 4. For $x = -1$, $y = (-1)^2 = 1$. 5. For $x = 0$, $y = 0^2 = 0$. 6. For $x = 1$, $y = 1^2 = 1$. 7. For $x = 2$, $y = 2^2 = 4$. 8. These points show the parabola shape of $y = x^2$ with $y$ values always non-negative. Final answer: The points $(-2,4)$, $(-1,1)$, $(0,0)$, $(1,1)$, and $(2,4)$ illustrate the function $y = x^2$.