Capitalization Rules

7th GradeELA20 min

Learning Objective

I can apply capitalization rules correctly in my writing.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

5 min

English Capitalization Made Simple: 5 Capitalization Rules

David Taylor

Guided Notes

5 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • Always capitalize the first letter of the first word of every sentence.

  • Always capitalize the pronoun I, even if it's part of a contraction.

  • Always capitalize proper nouns, which are the names of specific people, places, or things.

Practice

10 min

5 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Correct the capitalization errors in the following sentences: 1. last summer, we visited the grand canyon. 2. my mom always makes the best chocolate chip cookies. 3. the book 'the lord of the rings' is a classic fantasy novel. 4. i am excited for thanksgiving this year. 5. the wind is blowing from the north.

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