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Capitalization: The Pronoun ‘I’ – ‘I’ is a special word – Always write ‘I’ with a big letter – ‘I’ is used to talk about yourself – Like saying ‘I am happy’ or ‘I like apples’ – Why do we capitalize ‘I’? – It’s important in English and shows respect for yourself | This slide introduces the concept of capitalization with a focus on the pronoun ‘I’. Emphasize to the students that ‘I’ is always written in uppercase, regardless of its position in a sentence. This is a unique rule in English and helps to signify the importance of the individual. Encourage the children to think about how often they use ‘I’ in their daily conversations and writing. Ask them why they think ‘I’ is always capitalized and discuss the idea that it shows respect for oneself. Provide examples and possibly a mini-activity where students can practice writing ‘I’ in sentences correctly.

Capitalizing the Pronoun ‘I’ – ‘I’ is used to talk about ourselves – ‘I’ is used when telling our actions or feelings – Examples: ‘I am happy’, ‘I like apples’ – Use ‘I’ with actions: ‘I run’, ‘I play’, or feelings: ‘I’m sad’ – Always capitalize ‘I’ in sentences – ‘I’ is special and always big like ‘I’ not ‘i’ | This slide introduces the concept of using the pronoun ‘I’ and its capitalization. Emphasize to the students that ‘I’ is a special word that we always write as a capital letter, no matter where it is in a sentence. It’s important because it refers to ourselves. Provide examples of ‘I’ in simple sentences and encourage students to come up with their own sentences using ‘I’. Reinforce that they should always write ‘I’ as a big letter, just like their own name starts with a big letter. This will help them remember to always capitalize ‘I’.

Big ‘I’ and Little ‘i’: Learning to Capitalize – ‘I’ is written with a big letter – We use a big ‘I’ because it represents ourselves and is always capitalized. – ‘I’ is a special pronoun – Unlike other pronouns, ‘I’ is always in uppercase to show it’s unique. – ‘I’ always starts with a capital – No matter where it is in a sentence, ‘I’ is always big. – ‘I’ is important, like you! – Remember, ‘I’ is special and important, just like each of you! | This slide introduces the concept of capitalization with a focus on the pronoun ‘I’. Emphasize to the students that ‘I’ is always written with a capital letter because it is unique and represents the individual who is speaking. It’s a way to show respect for oneself, and it’s a rule that doesn’t change, no matter where ‘I’ appears in a sentence. Encourage the children to think of themselves as important, which is why ‘I’ is always capitalized, just like their names. You can have the children practice writing ‘I’ in both its big and little forms and explain that when talking about themselves, they should always use the big ‘I’.

Let’s Practice Writing ‘I’ – Practice writing ‘I’ on sheets – Start at the top, pull down Like drawing a straight line down – Add a line at top and bottom These are the ‘feet’ and ‘hat’ of ‘I’ – ‘I’ is always big and tall ‘I’ stands tall in every sentence | This slide is for a class activity focused on writing the pronoun ‘I’. Students will practice writing ‘I’ on their sheets, ensuring they start at the top of the line and pull straight down to mimic the posture of a tall person standing up straight. Emphasize that ‘I’ is always capitalized, no matter where it appears in a sentence. Provide guidance on making a small horizontal line at the top and bottom to complete the letter. This activity will help reinforce the concept of capitalization of ‘I’ and improve their handwriting skills. Possible activities include writing ‘I’ in different sentences, finding ‘I’ in a paragraph, and correcting sentences where ‘I’ is not capitalized.

Capitalization: Finding ‘I’ in Sentences – Read sentences together – Point out the big ‘I’s – When you spot ‘I’, raise your hand or say ‘I see I!’ – Circle ‘I’s on the board – We’ll use a marker to circle them – Understand ‘I’ is always capitalized – ‘I’ is special because it’s always a capital letter, no matter where it is in a sentence. | This slide is for a class activity aimed at teaching first graders the importance of capitalizing the pronoun ‘I’. Start by reading sentences aloud with the class, and encourage the students to actively look for the pronoun ‘I’. When a student identifies an ‘I’, they should point it out. Then, either the student or the teacher will circle it on the board. This visual and participatory approach helps reinforce the concept that ‘I’ is always capitalized. It’s a simple rule that can be easily remembered with practice. The activity should be conducted in a fun and engaging manner, ensuring that the students are attentive and involved in the learning process.

Create Your Own Sentences with ‘I’ – Make sentences using ‘I’ – Talk about your favorite activity – I love to play soccer. – Share how you feel today – I am happy today. – Write your sentence on the board | This slide is an interactive class activity designed to help first graders practice capitalizing the pronoun ‘I’. Encourage the students to think creatively and come up with sentences that reflect their interests or feelings. Provide examples to help them get started, such as ‘I love to play soccer’ or ‘I am happy today’. As each student shares their sentence, have them write it on the board. This will allow them to see their work and the work of their peers, reinforcing the lesson on capitalization. Offer praise and gentle corrections to ensure proper capitalization. This activity not only teaches grammar but also allows students to express themselves and learn more about their classmates.

‘I’ Spy Capital ‘I’ Game – Let’s play ‘I’ Spy Capital ‘I’ – Search for words with big ‘I’ – Look for the uppercase ‘I’ around you – Write down the words you find – Use your paper to list each ‘I’ word – Share your words with the class! | This class activity is designed to help first graders recognize and understand the importance of capitalizing the pronoun ‘I’. It’s a fun and interactive way to reinforce the concept of capitalization. Provide students with paper and pencils. Encourage them to look around the classroom for any words that start with a capital ‘I’, such as ‘Igloo’ on a poster or ‘India’ on a map. Once they find a word, they should write it down. After the activity, ask students to share the words they’ve found with the class. This will help them to see the capital ‘I’ in different contexts and to practice writing it. For students who finish early, challenge them to use the words they’ve found in a sentence, ensuring they capitalize ‘I’ when it is used as a pronoun.

Celebrating Capital ‘I’ – Great job learning about ‘I’ – ‘I’ always wears a capital – Just like ‘I’ am important, so is the letter ‘I’ – Give yourselves a big clap – Clap for yourselves for learning something new! – You’re capitalization stars! – You’ve learned a big part of writing correctly! | This slide is a conclusion to reinforce the lesson on capitalizing the pronoun ‘I’. It serves as positive reinforcement for the students, acknowledging their effort and understanding. Emphasize the importance of always capitalizing ‘I’ by comparing it to something special that always needs to stand out, like wearing a fancy hat. Encourage the students to celebrate their learning by clapping for themselves, which helps to build their confidence and associate positive feelings with their accomplishments in language arts. This also sets a celebratory tone for the end of the lesson, leaving the students with a sense of achievement.