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: Big letters used at the beginning of sentences and names.
Lowercase: Small letters used in the middle of words and sentences.
Capital Quest
Capitalize the First Letter of a Sentence
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
- Alphabet chart with uppercase and lowercase letters
- Sentence strips with missing initial letters
- Markers or pencils
- Worksheet pack (guided practice, independent practice, exit tickets, homework, assessment)
Learning Objectives
- Students will be able to identify and write uppercase and lowercase letters.
- Students will understand that the first word in a sentence must start with an uppercase letter.
Introduction
Begin by explaining that every sentence starts with an uppercase letter. Show examples like "The cat jumps." and "_he cat jumps." Discuss why the second example is incorrect. Display the alphabet chart and emphasize the uppercase letters.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Show the sentence "e has a red hat." and ask what is missing. Explain that the sentence is missing an uppercase letter at the beginning. Demonstrate how to correct it by replacing "" with "H". Show several examples and have students help identify the correct uppercase letters.
Guided Practice
Provide students with sentence strips that have missing initial letters. Work together to fill in the blanks with the correct uppercase letters. Encourage students to explain why they chose a particular letter.
Independent Practice
Hand out worksheets with sentences that have missing initial letters. Have students complete the sentences by writing the correct uppercase letters.
Differentiation
Support
- Provide alphabet charts for students to reference.
- Pair students for peer support.
- Offer additional practice worksheets for students who need extra help.
Extension
- Reading: Read a short story and ask students to identify the uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences.
- Writing: Have students write a short story or a few sentences, ensuring they start each sentence with an uppercase letter.
Assessment
Use an assessment worksheet from the worksheet pack to evaluate students' understanding of uppercase and lowercase letters. The worksheet will include sentences that need the correct uppercase letters at the beginning.
Review and closing
Review the key idea that every sentence starts with an uppercase letter. Address any common misconceptions, such as confusing lowercase and uppercase letters. Allow students to ask any final questions and share their observations. Emphasize the importance of using uppercase letters correctly in writing.
Misconceptions
- Uppercase at Random Places: Students might use uppercase letters randomly in the middle of sentences. Remind them that uppercase letters are only used at the beginning of sentences and names.
- Lowercase at the Beginning: Students might use lowercase letters at the beginning of sentences. Reinforce the rule that sentences always start with an uppercase letter.