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Capitalization Worksheets

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Capitalize the first word of a sentence, the word I, names of people and pets, days and months, and fix the capitals, with answer keys.

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Capital letters chart

A chart to read together and keep.

Capital letter rules

Practice each rule: the first word, I, names, days and months.

Fix the capitals

Find and fix the capital letter mistakes.

Write about me

Write names and dates with capital letters.

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About these capitalization worksheets

Capital letters help readers see where a sentence starts and which words are names. First graders learn to capitalize the first word of every sentence, the word I, the names of people and pets, and dates (days of the week and months of the year).

These capitalization worksheets start with a capital letters chart, then give practice with each rule: the first word and I, names of people and pets, days and months, and choosing between a capital and a lowercase letter. Two fix the capitals pages mix all the rules, and a Write About Me page has children write their own names and dates with capitals.

Sentences are short and written for first grade readers. Every page with right answers has an answer key.

Standards

  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.2.ACapitalize dates and names of people.
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.1.1.ARecognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).
  • CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.1.1.APrint all upper- and lowercase letters.

How to use them

  1. Start with the Capital Letters chart and find capitals in a favorite book.
  2. Do one rule at a time: first word and I, then names, then days and months.
  3. On the fix the capitals pages, the hint tells how many mistakes to look for.
  4. Have your child write the date with a capital month every day.
  5. Use Write About Me as a fun check at the end.

Teaching tips

  • The word I is always a capital, even in the middle of a sentence.
  • Names of pets are proper nouns too: my dog Rex.
  • Days of the week and months always start with a capital letter. Seasons do not.
  • Read the sentence aloud and touch each word. Is it the first word or a name?
  • Children often capitalize every word at first. Praise the right capitals and fix the extras.

Questions teachers and parents ask

What should be capitalized in first grade?

The first word of a sentence, the word I, names of people and pets, and dates (days of the week and months of the year).

Do seasons need a capital letter?

No. Spring, summer, fall and winter are not capitalized unless they start a sentence.

How can I help my child remember capitals?

Practice with their own name and today's date every day, and point out capitals while reading together.

Are answer keys included?

Yes, every page with right answers has an answer key on page 2.