WaG #3When do you use

capitalization?

Please look carefully at the following samples to determine what you notice about CAPITALIZATION.

What writing or grammar rules can you identify?

We will take our road trip to Colorado in the spring.

In March, I am looking forward to seeing the Rocky Mountains.

Sophia asked, “Can we also go to a Broncos game or to the Denver Museum of Natural History?”

“We’ll see if we have enough time,” Assistant Principal Ms. Wong answered, “after we see Phantom of the Opera on Saturday.”

YOU SHOULD CAPITALIZE… the 1st word in a sentence the 1st word in a quotation (if it’s a complete sentence) if the sentence is in two parts, only capitalize the 1st

word the pronoun “I” all proper nouns (specific)

people’s names & titles places (both geographic locations, special places, &

items) specific events and periods of time organizations & groups languages brand or store names all titles (both italicized & in quotation marks)

What else can you think of that should be capitalized?

Please copy these samples into the WaG section of your

notebook. I have never been to New York City, but I’d like to see the Empire State Building.

“Where is that,” Charlie asked, “in relation to Times Square?”

Coach Matawaran is confident that Canyon will win the Battle of the Valley.

“If you need more pages for Quarter 1, you should read Eragon before October 21,” she suggested.

Now add at least 2 of your own sentences that use correct

capitalization

Try to include each of the 4 different items from the list in your notesthe 1st word in a sentencethe 1st word in a quotation the pronoun “I” a proper noun

WaG #3 Quiz – Friday, 9/26

Review the rules of capitalization!

If you earn a B or better, you’ve proven that you do not need homework to review it.

If you earn a C or lower, you will need to do some reteach homework for more practice.