Year 1 Lower Case and Capitals

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Targeted Year 1 resources comparing lower-case and capital letters, a key area of handwriting and GPS instruction in the KS1 national curriculum. Activities build reasoning skills as pupils select the correct case based on context, promoting varied fluency in writing. This resource reinforces letter recognition and is a vital small step towards ensuring accurate and compliant written work. Secure the distinction between letter cases with the targeted practice in the CS Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Scheme.
Full step description and curriculum objectives
Lesson Input
Materials to introduce the lesson, explain concepts and model what pupils will do independently.
Independent Tasks
Activities that help pupils practise, apply and secure their understanding after the main teaching input.
Interventions, Support and Scaffolding
Targeted resources for pre-teaching, same-day intervention and/or extra support where needed.
Deeper Learning and Extension
Tasks that deepen understanding, promote discussion and stretch/extend pupils who are ready for greater challenge.
Resources at a glance
  • PowerPoint
    Modelling PPT
    A teacher-led tool to guide children through a learning objective with a mix of different question types.
  • Worksheet
    Prior Learning
    Cover essential knowledge from previous lessons before diving into the new learning.
  • Worksheet
    Varied Fluency
    Consolidate and secure understanding of key concepts with three fluency-based questions.
  • Worksheet
    Application and Reasoning
    Promote deeper learning with three different application and reasoning questions.
  • Worksheet
    Application
    Apply learning from the whole lesson with this extended writing activity.
  • Worksheet
    Mixed Activity
    Encourage independent working or consolidate learning with a mix of different question types.
  • Worksheet
    Homework
    Three different questions to complete at home and consolidate what has been learned in class.