Rule 1:

Capitalize the first word of every sentence.

the sheep escaped from the trailer.

The sheep escaped from the trailer.

Correct this sentence.

• good grades require a lot of

studying.

Rule 2:

Always capitalize the pronoun I.

i am counting sheep to fall asleep.

I am counting sheep to fall asleep.

My friend and i are eating lunch.

My friend and I are eating lunch.

• Sometimes i forget to use the restroom

during PE and lunch.

Rule 3:

Capitalize people’s names or titles.

abraham lincoln was the president.

Abraham Lincoln was the president.

He had a check up with dr. kit e. cat.

He had a check up with Dr. Kit E. Cat.

• nick saban and gus malzahan are

probably more popular in Alabama

than governor kay ivey.

Rule 4:

Capitalize the name of cities, states, countries,

and continents.

The continent we live on is north america.

The continent we live on is North America.

The girl is holding the flag from france.

The girl is holding the flag from France.

• i live in the united states, but

my dad’s family is from

west africa.

Rule 4, continued:

Capitalize the name of islands, bodies of water,

rivers, and mountains.

The penguin surfed in the pacific ocean.

The penguin surfed in the Pacific Ocean.

The king claimed mount royal for his kingdom.

The king claimed Mount Royal for his kingdom.

• One day i will swim across the

atlantic ocean and climb to the top

of mount everest.

Rule 4, continued:

Capitalize the name of streets, highways, and

parks.

The pizza shop was on 190 windy lane.

The pizza shop was on 190 Windy Lane.

The red car was driving on highway 290.

The red car was driving on Highway 290.

• my house is located on 2165

oaklane drive.

Rule 5:

Capitalize north, south, east, and west when they

refer to locations, but not for directions.

We went to the apple orchard in north brookfield.

We went to the apple orchard in North Brookfield.

Columbia is the capital of south carolina.

Columbia is the capital of South Carolina.

• my big sister said i could come

visit her in north mobile this

saturday.

Rule 6:

Capitalize the names of businesses, firms and

organizations. Do not capitalize the word “of.”

The man works at hometown bank.

The man works at Hometown Bank.

The family went shopping at emerald square galleria.

The family went shopping at Emerald Square Galleria.

• I probably should open a

savings account at regions bank

or wells fargo.

• We’re having dinner at dave’s

oyster house tonight.

Rule 7:

Capitalize the names of institutions and government

groups. Do not capitalize the word “of.”

Who is the president of the parent teacher organization?

Who is the president of the Parent Teacher Organization?

Mrs. Conway went to providence college.

Mrs. Conway went to Providence College.

.

• I want to join the boy scouts of

america.

Rule 8:

Capitalize special events, holidays, days of the

week, and months of the year.

The kids dressed up for halloween.

The kids dressed up for Halloween.

Mom had an appointment on monday, june 3, 2012.

Mom had an appointment on Monday, June 3, 2012.

• I don’t know what I want to do for thanksgiving, but I am ready

for christmas.

Rule 9:

Capitalize the name of races and nationalities.

The english queen sat on her throne.

The English queen sat on her throne.

The italians are known for their pasta.

The Italians are known for their pasta.

• The german culture is really

interesting.

Rule 10:

Capitalize the names of religions and the full

names of churches.

st. anthony’s of balboa is a church in

Dudley.

St. Anthony’s of Balboa is a church in

Dudley.

• My family is christian, and we

attend mount hebron baptits

church.

Rule 11:

Capitalize the brand names of products.Zachary’s favorite kind of cookies are oreos.

Zachary’s favorite kind of cookies are Oreos.

Her parents bought a general electric

washing machine.

Her parents bought a General Electric

washing machine.

• The worst chips in the world

are doritos and hot cheetos.

Rule 12:

Capitalize languages and school subjects

followed by a number or letter. DO NOT

capitalize the names of other school subjects.

The college student is enrolled in anatomy 101.

The college student is enrolled in Anatomy 101.

DO NOT CAPITALIZE:

We have math class at 12:00 PM.

• I’m going to try to get an A in

biology this year.

Rule 13:

Capitalize words that show family relationship

when they are used instead of a person’s name or

as part of their name.

uncle Peter is a custodian.

Uncle Peter is a custodian.

DO NOT CAPITALIZE:

My uncle lives in Massachusetts.

• i want to visit aunt martha in

montgomery this summer.

Rule 14:

Capitalize all of the main words in the titles of

movies, books and stories.Andrew Clements is the author of the book frindle.

Andrew Clements is the author of the book Frindle.

Taylor Swift sings the song, “we are never

ever getting back together again.”

Taylor Swift sings the song, “We Are Never

Ever Getting Back Together Again.”

• we read a book in english

class called “the stray dog,”

in class last week.