Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Kindergarten
ELA
Conventions of Standard English
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Competency
Capitalization
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Aligned Standards
Language
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Strand
L.K.2.a
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Vocabulary
Uppercase: The large form of letters, such as A, B, C.
Lowercase: The small form of letters, such as a, b, c.
Capitalization: Using uppercase letters in writing.
Proud Pronouns
Capitalize the Pronoun "I"
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
- Whiteboard and markers
- Printed worksheets with practice sentences
- Examples of sentences with both correct and incorrect capitalization
- Writing journals for each student
- Pencils and erasers
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct use of uppercase "I" in sentences.
- Understand the capitalization rule for the word "I".
- Apply capitalization rules in written sentences.
Introduction
Begin the lesson by explaining the importance of capitalization in writing. Provide examples of sentences with the word "I" in both uppercase and lowercase forms: "Can i have that?" and "Can I have that?" Ask students which sentence looks correct and why.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Explain that the word "I" is always written in uppercase, no matter where it appears in a sentence. Emphasize that this is a rule in English that they must always follow. Write several sentences on the board and demonstrate the correct capitalization of "I". For example, "Can I sit here?" and "Never write it with lowercase i."
Guided Practice
Hand out worksheets with sentences that contain both correct and incorrect uses of "I". Work through the first few sentences together as a class, identifying and correcting any mistakes. Encourage students to explain why the correction is necessary.
Independent Practice
Ask students to write their own sentences using the word "I". They should write at least five sentences, ensuring that they capitalize "I" correctly. Circulate around the room to offer assistance and provide feedback.
Differentiation
Support
- Provide sentence starters for students who need additional help.
- Pair students for peer review of their sentences.
- Use visual aids and charts to reinforce the capitalization rule.
Extension
- Create a story using sentences with "I".
- Practice writing letters to a friend using correct capitalization.
- Incorporate the rule into other writing activities throughout the week.
Assessment
The assessment will be based on a worksheet included in the worksheet pack, where students must identify and correct sentences with incorrect capitalization of "I". This will test their understanding and ability to apply the capitalization rule.
Review and closing
Review the main points of the lesson by asking students to share examples of sentences they wrote. Address any common misconceptions encountered during the lesson, ensuring clarity and understanding. Allow students to ask any final questions, share their observations, or express any curiosities they have.
Misconceptions
- Some students might think "I" is only capitalized at the beginning of a sentence.
- Others might believe that "I" can be written in lowercase if it appears in the middle of a sentence.