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Uppercase and Lowercase

Kindergarten · English Language Arts · The Alphabet · West Virginia, USA

Lesson Summary

Learn the difference between big letters and small letters.

Explanation

Every letter has two forms. The big form is called uppercase, like A, B, C. The small form is called lowercase, like a, b, c. Uppercase letters are used at the start of sentences and for names. Lowercase letters are used the rest of the time. Both forms make the same sound.

Practice Questions

Q1: Is the letter 'a' uppercase or lowercase?
Answer: Lowercase
Q2: When do we use an uppercase letter?
Answer: At the start of a sentence or for a name.
Q3: What is the uppercase form of the letter d?
Answer: D
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Uppercase and Lowercase is a lesson in the The Alphabet chapter of Kindergarten English Language Arts. It is part of the West Virginia, USA school curriculum and covers key concepts that students need to understand at this level.

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Uppercase and Lowercase is taught in Kindergarten as part of the English Language Arts curriculum in West Virginia, USA.

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