What you will learn in Grade 1
Today's goal: Recognise the punctuation marks children use most often in simple writing.
Core concept
A statement ends with a full stop: I like mangoes.
A full stop (.) is used at the end of a statement.
Core concept
A question ends with ?: Where is my bag?
A question mark (?) is used at the end of a question.
Core concept
An excited sentence may use !: What a big kite!
An exclamation mark (!) can show strong feeling or excitement.
Core concept
Names begin with capital letters: Riya, Chennai.
Capital letters are used at the beginning of sentences and for proper names.
Core idea
Recognise the punctuation marks children use most often in simple writing.
Read the explanation, study the examples and explain the idea in your own words.
Learn with examples
Full stop
. statement
“. statement” shows where a statement ends.
Question mark
? question
“? question” marks a direct question.
Exclamation
! strong feeling
“! strong feeling” adds a strong feeling or emphasis.
Capital
Riya
“Riya” begins with a capital because it is a proper name or starts a sentence.
See the skill in action
StatementThe cat is sleeping.
QuestionWhere is the cat?
FeelingLook at that!
Quick check
Which mark ends a question?
Practice like a learner
- Add punctuation: What is your name__
- Correct the capital: my name is Riya.
- Choose . or ?: I like apples__
- Write one question.
- Write one sentence with an exclamation mark.
Self-check: Can you explain the rule, give a new example and tell someone why your answer is correct?
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