English Alphabet

26 letters, capital and small forms

Try the situation first

A student spells her name and email address while completing a college registration form.

Answer: R is uppercase; r is lowercase.

Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.

Answer: Letter name contrasts with Sound in a word.

Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.

Answer: When spelling Rao, say the letter names R-A-O; do not try to pronounce the whole name one sound at a time.

Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.

Answer: A comes before B in alphabetical order.

The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.

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