Grades 1–2
Capitalize the Word I
Six sentences where the word I needs a capital, with tricky ones where the letter i stays small.
Writing worksheet · Capitalization and punctuation
Question Words: Does It Need a Question Mark?
Eight sentences with question words: kids decide which ones really ask, and add the right end mark.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Capitalization, End punctuation, Commas and apostrophes, Editing for conventions
What kids do
“Who, what, where and when do not always ask a question! Read each one. Does it need a period or a question mark?”
Printed on the sheet:
- Read it out loud. If it asks something, use a question mark. If it tells something, use a period.
- I know where my hat is
- Who ate the cake
- Dad saw who ate the cake
- What is in the box
- Tell me what is in the box
- When does the bus come
- I know when the bus comes
Teacher tip
Point out that “I wonder why” has a question word but does not ask a question.
How to use it
- Show one mistake-filled sentence on the board and fix it together first.
- Have kids read each sentence aloud to hear where the pauses and stops go.
- Model the first answer on the board, thinking out loud as you write.
Watch for
Capitals sprinkled in the middle of words. Review when a capital is needed.
Talk about it
- Why does this word need a capital letter?
- Which sentence on your sheet are you proudest of? Why?
Take it further
Start the day with one fix-it sentence on the board all week.
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