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First Word Always Capital

Capital Letter Rules

Day 26of 180
Week 6of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Recognize that the first word of every sentence starts with a capital letter

2

Practice identifying and correcting capitalization errors

3

Understand the importance of proper sentence writing

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

Just as we learn to write sentences correctly, we learn about God's teachings

📦 Materials Needed

  • Capitalization posters
  • Pencils
  • Worksheets
  • Colored markers

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and show a poster with mixed capitalization. Ask students to identify what looks different about the sentences.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me why some letters look taller than others?
2Teaching (7 min)

Explain that every sentence begins with a capital letter - a tall, big letter that helps readers know a new thought is starting.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Capital letters are like little flags that mark the start of a sentence
  • They help us read more clearly
  • God wants us to communicate clearly
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a capital letter different?
  • Can you find the first word in this sentence?
  • Why do you think we use capital letters?
3Activity: Sentence Capital Letter Hunt (6 min)
worksheet

Students will circle the first letter of each sentence and rewrite sentences with proper capitalization.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each sentence carefully
  2. Find the first word
  3. Circle or color the first letter
  4. Rewrite the sentence with the first letter capitalized
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace over first letters with a colored marker

Challenge: Create own sentences with correct capitalization

4Closing (2 min)

Review worksheet and celebrate correct capitalizations

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a first letter special?
  • Can you show me a capital letter?
  • Why do we use capital letters?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us learn to write clearly and beautifully, just like You communicate with us.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn about the special pronoun 'I' that always stands tall!

Proverbs 22:6

Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.

Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Capital Letter March - Children stand and capitalize a word when they hear it

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First-grade students are learning fundamental writing skills, including basic capitalization

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Use visual demonstrations
  • Make learning fun and interactive
  • Praise effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Distinguishing between capital and lowercase letters

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Consistent attempt to capitalize first letters

Extension Activities

  • Create a capitalization poster at home
  • Play 'Spot the Capital' during reading time
  • Practice writing short sentences with correct capitalization

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