Capitalization and Punctuation with Mentor Sentences
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Objective
I can identify and use capitalization and punctuation rules in mentor sentences to write my own imitation sentences.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Explain the two rules about capitalization and punctuation that you learned in the video. Give an example of a sentence that follows both of those rules.
Imagine you want to write a sentence that shows you are very excited about something. What punctuation mark would you use at the end of the sentence, and why? Write an example sentence.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Look at this sentence: The cat sat on the mat. What is the capital letter in this sentence? What punctuation mark is at the end? Now, write your own sentence that starts with a capital letter and ends with the same punctuation mark. Look at this sentence: Is it raining today? What is the capital letter in this sentence? What punctuation mark is at the end? Now, write your own question that starts with a capital letter and ends with the same punctuation mark. Look at this sentence: That was so much fun! What is the capital letter in this sentence? What punctuation mark is at the end? Now, write your own sentence that shows excitement, starts with a capital letter, and ends with the same punctuation mark.”
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