Identify Uppercase and Lowercase 'I'
Capitalize the word 'I': it's always a big letter!
1st Grade - English Language Arts - Capitalization
About This Skill
On Iqleel, first-grade students will learn an important capitalization rule about the word 'I'. They will practice identifying that when the letter 'I' is used as a word to talk about oneself, it must always be a big, uppercase letter. This skill helps them differentiate between the word ' I' and the lowercase letter 'i' used inside other words, like in 'big'. Mastering this special rule is a key part of learning Writing Conventions and helps students write clear and correct sentences.
Skills & Topics
- Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
- Writing & Conventions
- Sentence Structure
- Language Conventions
- Usage and Mechanics
- Writing Foundations
- Basic Writing Skills
- Capitalization
- Grammar
- Mechanics
- Sentence
- Writing
Curriculum Alignment
- L.1.2: Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
- ENG-Y1-VGP.4: Develop their understanding of the concepts set out in English appendix 2 by using a capital letter for names of people, places, the days of the week, and the personal pronoun I.
- ELA.1.11.D.viii