1.11.D.viii

ELA1st GradeThe student uses the writing process recursively to compose multiple texts that are legible and uses appropriate conventions.

The Standard

capitalization for the beginning of sentences and the pronoun "I"

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading · edit drafts using standard English conventions, including:

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students identify where each sentence begins and use an uppercase first letter. They also write I with a capital letter whenever it names the writer.
What Mastery Looks Like: Students correctly use an uppercase letter at the start of each sentence. They consistently write I as a capital letter and fix both errors in their drafts.
Common Misconceptions: Students may write a lowercase i when naming themselves. They may capitalize random words or think a new line always means a new sentence.
How to Assess It: Give students: “my dog and i run. we play.” Ask them to rewrite it with correct capital letters.

Lesson moves

Give pairs sentence strips and uppercase letter cards, then have them cover incorrect first letters and lowercase i with the correct cards.
Ask students to write two sentences about themselves, then circle each sentence’s first letter and every use of I.
Play Capital Letter Detective by displaying short sentences and having students earn a point for each capital letter error they find and fix.
Read a classroom note with missing capitals, then have students correct it before posting it on the door.

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