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Capital Formation Chart HandoutCapital Formation Chart Handout
Publisher
Get Set for School
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Pre-K - 3rd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Year
2013
Handout

Capital Formation Chart

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This Capital Formation Chart handout also includes:
  • Lowercase Formation Chart
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Practice makes perfect, especially when it comes to handwriting. These reference charts are excellent support for young children still developing their ability to print upper- and lower-case letters

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

uppercase letters, the alphabet, printing letters, printing, handwriting

Additional Tags

handwriting, capital letter, printing letters, lower case letter, english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Laminate copies of these reference sheets and have them available for students during handwriting lessons
  • As a learning center, have children practice writing their letters by tracing over laminated copies of these charts
  • Post a copy of these reference sheets at the class writing center

Pros

  • Arrows and numbers are used to indicate how to correctly write each letter
  • Simple, easy-to-follow directions are provided for each letter
  • Separate charts are provided for both upper- and lower-case letters

Cons

  • None

Common Core

L.K.1.a L.1.1.a

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