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EE.1 Capitalization of the first letter in sentences

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What Is Capitalization?

Capitalization means using a big letter, called a capital letter, at the beginning of a sentence.

Examples of Capital Letters at the Start:
  • The cat is soft.
  • I like apples.
  • See the dog run.
Helpful to Remember

Every sentence must begin with a capital letter. This shows where the sentence starts.

Capital vs. Lowercase Letters

Every letter in the alphabet has two forms: a capital letter (big) and a lowercase letter (small).

Examples:
  • A and a
  • B and b
  • C and c
Helpful to Remember

Use a capital letter at the start of a sentence, and lowercase letters for the rest (unless it is a name).

Capitalizing the First Word in Sentences

The first word in every sentence begins with a capital letter. This makes sentences easy to read and understand.

Examples:
  • My dog is happy.
  • Today is sunny.
  • We can play outside.
Helpful to Remember

Always check your writing. Make sure the first word starts with a capital letter.

Practice with Capitalization

Fun activities help children remember to use capital letters at the beginning of sentences.

Practice Activities:
  • Spot the Capital: Read a sentence and point out the first capital letter.
  • Fix It: Find sentences that are missing capitals and rewrite them correctly.
  • Sentence Builder: Make a sentence together and be sure to start with a capital letter.
Helpful to Remember

Practice makes good habits. Using capital letters correctly helps sentences look neat and clear.

Focus Vocabulary: Capitalization

Here are some important words children should know when learning about capitalization.

Focus Words:
  • Capital letter
  • Lowercase letter
  • Sentence
  • First word
  • Begin
Helpful to Remember

Knowing these words will help children understand when and how to use capital letters.