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beginning sentence capitalization

Beginning sentence capitalization is one of the important first grade writing conventions students learn, and it sets the foundation for all future writing. Students need repeated, consistent practice to recognize that every sentence begins with a capital letter and to apply the rule in their own work.

These 1st grade capitalization practice activities include an anchor chart, interactive Google Slides, and printable capital letter worksheets, giving you ready-to-use tools for teaching, guided practice, and independent review.

What's Included

  • An Anchor Chart for sentence capitalization.
  • 20 Google Slides with drag-and-drop, sentence practice and audio support.
  • Printable Worksheets for extra practice or assessment.
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Teach Beginning Sentence Capitalization with the Anchor Chart

Begin by displaying the capitalization anchor chart.

  • Read it aloud together and point out the first word in the sample sentence.
  • Then connect it to real classroom text, such as your morning message, a read-aloud, or a shared class story, so students see sentence capitalization in context.
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Practice Beginning Capitalization with the Capital Letter Printables

Hand out the printable 1st grade capitalization practice pages.

  • Model the first sentence by showing how to write it correctly.
  • Then guide students as they help you fix two or three more sentences.
  • Pause to identify and correct the beginning of each sentence so students understand the rule.
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Independent 1st Grade Capitalization Practice with Google Slides

Assign the Google Slides with Google Classroom or add them to your center rotations.

  • Students drag and drop capital letters into place and rewrite the sentences with correct capitalization. Audio directions allow them to work independently while you focus on small group instruction.
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Why Teachers Use This First Grade Writing Conventions Resource

  • Ready-to-use and no-prep: Assign in Google Classroom or print for immediate use.
  • Standards-aligned: Covers RF.1.1a and L.1.2 capitalization objectives.
  • Flexible instruction: Works in whole group writing lessons, small groups, writing centers, or for early finishers.
  • Keeps routines consistent: Students practice capitalization in the same format across printables and digital slides.

This resource gives you everything you need to teach, practice, and reinforce sentence capitalization without extra prep.

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