Order alphabetically based on the first letter
Key Notes :
| Introduction to Alphabetical Order |
Alphabetical order is how we arrange words in the same order as the letters appear in the alphabet (A, B, C, D, and so on).
Knowing how to put words in alphabetical order helps us find things quickly in dictionaries, encyclopedias, and even phone books! It’s a super useful skill!
| Steps to Arrange Words Alphabetically (First Letter) |
Here’s how to put words in alphabetical order based on their first letter:
- Look at the first letter of each word.
- Think about the alphabet: Which letter comes first in the alphabet?
- Arrange the words: Put the word with the letter that comes earliest in the alphabet at the top of your list. Continue until all the words are in order.
| Practice Example |
Let’s try it with these words: Cat, Apple, Dog, Elephant, Banana
First Letters:
- Cat – C
- Apple – A
- Dog – D
- Elephant – E
- Banana – B
Alphabetical Order of Letters: A, B, C, D, E
Words in Alphabetical Order:
- Apple
- Banana
- Cat
- Dog
- Elephant
| Next Steps |
Now that you know how to alphabetize words by their first letter, try practicing with different lists of words! You can even challenge your friends and family!
let’s practice!
