Making Writing Clear

Capital letters and punctuation marks help people read your writing easily. In first grade, you’ll learn when to use capital letters and different punctuation marks.

Capital Letters

Use capital letters at the start of every sentence and for names of people, places, and days.

Punctuation Marks

• Periods (.) for statements.
• Question marks (?) for questions.
• Exclamation marks (!) for excitement or strong feelings.

Checking Your Work

After writing, always check if you started with a capital letter and ended with the right punctuation.

Real Life

These skills help you write birthday cards, thank you notes, and even your name!