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

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