Virginia SOL K.FFW.1.D
The Standard
Accurately print first and last names, beginning each with a capital letter
Virginia Standards of Learning for English · Handwriting
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students write both parts of their own name in the correct order. They use an uppercase opening letter for each name and form the other letters clearly.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student independently writes a recognizable first name and surname. Each begins with an uppercase letter, remaining letters are lowercase, and a space separates the names.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may capitalize every letter or use lowercase for both initials. They may leave out letters, reverse letters, or write the two names without a clear space.
How to Assess It
- Give each student a blank name tag and ask them to write their full name without a model. Check capitals, letter order, spacing, and readability.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give students letter tiles to build their full names, then have them copy the names onto lined paper.
Show two versions of a familiar name and ask, "Which one is ready for a name tag, and why?"
Play Cover, Write, Check by having students study a name card, hide it, write both names, then compare.
Have students make classroom library cards with their full names printed clearly in the signature box.
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Related Standards
- 5.FFW.1.C
Sign first and last name.
- K.FFW.1.B
Accurately and automatically print capital and lowercase letters of the alphabet independently
- 2.FFW.1.C
Begin to sign his/her first and last names.
- 1.FFW.1.B
Accurately and automatically form all capital and lowercase letters and numbers using manuscript letter formation.
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