Grade 1 Writing Worksheets
A sentence is a complete thought, like a tiny package with a beginning and an end. Let's build some beautiful ones!
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What your child will learn: Sentences That Sparkle
- Every sentence starts with a CAPITAL letter.
- Every sentence ends with a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!).
- A sentence tells a complete thought: 'The dog runs.', not just 'the dog'.
- Say your sentence out loud before you write it: your ears are great editors!
Sample worksheet questions
1. Write a thank-you sentence to someone who helped you this week.
Answer: Check for: a capital letter at the start, an end mark, and a complete thought.
2. Write a sentence that asks a question. Don't forget the question mark!
Answer: Check for: a capital letter at the start, an end mark, and a complete thought.
3. Write a sentence about the weather today. Start with a capital letter!
Answer: Check for: a capital letter at the start, an end mark, and a complete thought.
4. Finish this sentence: I like to ____ because ____.
Answer: Check for: a capital letter at the start, an end mark, and a complete thought.
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Try it at home
🖍️ Sentence Hunt: Find one sentence in your favorite book. Point to the capital letter at the start and the period at the end!
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