Review Punctuation and Capitalization
- 1Print it first. Read it once together and talk it through.
- 2Exercises on paper, then correct together with the answer key.
- 3Next day: a 10-minute review here on screen saves progress.
What you will learn
- 1Use a capital letter at the start of every sentence
- 2Choose the correct end punctuation mark — period, question mark, or exclamation mark
- 3Always capitalize the word "I" and the names of people and places
Mini Lesson
Every sentence needs two things — a capital letter at the start and the right punctuation mark at the end.
The Period (.)
- Use a period to end a telling sentence (a statement).
- Example: The sun is bright today.
- You are sharing information — not asking or showing excitement.
The Question Mark (?)
- Use a question mark to end an asking sentence.
- Example: Where is your pencil?
- Any time you want to know something, use a question mark.
The Exclamation Mark (!)
- Use an exclamation mark to show strong feeling or excitement.
- Example: We won the game!
- Also use it for urgent warnings: Watch out!
Capital Letters
- Always start every sentence with a capital letter.
- Always write the word I as a capital.
- Always capitalize names of people and places: Maya, Denver.
Words to know
Period
A dot placed at the end of a telling sentence to show the thought is finished
e.g. The sun is bright today.
Question mark
A mark placed at the end of an asking sentence — any sentence that wants to know something
e.g. Where is your pencil?
Exclamation mark
A mark placed at the end of a sentence that shows strong feeling, excitement, or an urgent warning
e.g. We won the game!
Capital letter
A big letter used at the start of every sentence, for the word "I", and for the names of people and places
e.g. Maya and I visited Denver.
Ask yourself: "Am I telling, asking, or feeling excited? Does my sentence start with a capital?"
Guided Practice
Pick a word from the Trace menu and pass over the ghost letters with your finger or pen. Tap 🔍 Bigger for a fullscreen practice canvas.
Tip: Write each sentence neatly, starting with a tall capital letter and ending with the correct mark.
Exercises
Tap a sentence to select it, then tap the bucket that shows the correct end punctuation mark.
Period (.)
Question Mark (?)
Exclamation Mark (!)
1. Which sentence is written correctly?
2. You want to tell your friend that your cat is black. Which mark goes at the end?
3. Which sentence needs a question mark?
4. Which sentence shows strong excitement and needs an exclamation mark?
5. Which sentence uses the word "I" correctly?
6. Which sentence uses a capital letter correctly for a name?
7. Which sentence has correct punctuation and capitalization?
8. "The frog jumped over the log ___" — Which mark completes this sentence?
9. Which sentence is missing a capital letter at the start?
10. Every complete sentence needs ___.
Parent Checklist
For the parent: after correcting together, check off what your child has really understood