Capitalize First Word
Remember!
A sentence always begins with a capital letter.
Capitalize First Word Quiz
Read each sentence. Then choose the circle next to the word with the capital letter that begins the sentence.
Teaching Capitalize First Word Quiz for First Graders
What Does "Capitalize the First Word" Mean?
- Big Letter at the Start: When we write a sentence, the very first letter of the first word should be a big letter, also called an uppercase letter. For example, in "Cat is playing," the 'C' in 'Cat' is big.
- Special Letter: Think of the first letter in a sentence as a special letter because it starts telling us something new.
Why Do We Capitalize the First Word?
- Starting a Story: Just like when we start a race with a signal, we start a sentence with a big letter to tell us it's the beginning.
- Easy to Read: It helps us know where one sentence ends and another starts, making reading easier and clearer.
How Can You Remember This Rule?
- Visual Aids: Use pictures or flashcards that show sentences starting with a capital letter.
- Practice Writing: Practice writing sentences on paper or a board, always starting with a big letter.
- Games and Songs: Learn through fun games or songs about capital letters.
Examples to Show Kids:
- Show a sentence like, "i have a dog." Then, correct it with them to "I have a dog."
- Use colorful markers or stickers to highlight the first letter in practice sentences.
Encouraging Practice:
- Praise Efforts: Always say 'well done' when they remember to use a capital letter at the beginning.
- Make It Fun: Turn it into a game, like spotting capital letters in a book or magazine.
Conclusion:
For Grade 1 students, learning to capitalize the first word in a sentence is an important step in becoming good writers. It's a simple rule: always start a sentence with a big, uppercase letter. Through fun activities, practice, and encouragement, young children can easily grasp and remember this fundamental aspect of writing.