Forming Capital Letters
Form capital letters correctly; print many upper- and lowercase letters legibly
What a learner can do afterwards
- Write all 26 capital letters with correct formation
- Distinguish between uppercase and lowercase forms in own writing
- Use appropriate sizing so capitals are taller than lowercase letters
1 · Read
Capital letters are big, tall letters. They start every sentence you write. Names start with a capital letter too, like Mia or Sam. Every capital letter reaches from the top line to the bottom line.
Leo writes a capital L. He starts at the top line. He pulls his pencil straight down to the bottom line. Then he adds a short line across the bottom.
Every capital letter has a small partner. The partner is the same letter written small, like T and t. You say the same letter name for both. Some partners look alike, like C and c. Some look different, like A and a.
Make capital letters taller than lowercase letters. Check that capitals stand taller next to their lowercase partner.
Look inside each capital letter. Some capitals are all straight lines, like E, M, T, and V. Some start with a big curve, like C, G, O, and S. Capital B uses both: one straight line down, then two curves that curl out to the right. To write capital T, pull straight down from the top line, then lift your pencil and add a line across the top.
Capital T takes two moves. Start with the line down.
Capital letters are tall, and they start sentences and names.
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