Capitalize sentences and the pronoun "I"

Learning Objectives Identify the first word of a sentence. Explain that sentences begin with a capital letter. Correctly write a sentence with a capital letter at the beginning. Identify the pronoun 'I' in a sentence. Explain that the pronoun 'I' is always capitalized. Correctly write the pronoun 'I' in their own sentences. Proofread and correct sentences for these two capitalization rules. Have you ever noticed how some letters are BIG and some are small? 🤔 Let's learn the secret rules! Today, we will become capitalization experts! We will learn two very important rules for making our writing easy to read. These rules help everyone understand our amazing stories and ideas. ✍️✨ Real-World Applications Reading your favorite storyboo...

TermDefinitionExample Capital LetterA big, uppercase letter like A, B, C. It's also called an uppercase letter. 🅰️The letter 'T' in the word 'The'. Lowercase LetterA small letter like a, b, c. Most letters in a sentence are lowercase. 🔡The letters 'o' and 'g' in the word 'dog'. SentenceA group of words that tells a complete thought. It's like a whole idea! 💡The red ball bounced high. First WordThe very first word that starts a sentence. It's the leader of the line! 🥇In 'My cat is fluffy,' the first word is 'My'. Pronoun 'I'The special word we use when we are talking about ourselves. It's all about YOU! 😊I like to play outside.

The Sentence Start Rule 🚦 The first word of every sentence must begin with a capital letter. When you start writing a new sentence, make the very first letter a big, capital letter. This tells the reader a new idea is starting. The Super 'I' Rule ⭐ The pronoun 'I' is always a capital letter when it is by itself. Whenever you write the word 'I' to talk about yourself, it must always be a big, capital 'I'. It doesn't matter where it is in the sentence.