Capitalization Rules
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Objective
I can apply capitalization rules correctly in my writing.
Part 1 of 4
Warm-up video
David Taylor · 4:15
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Part 2 of 4
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
Always capitalize the first letter of the first word of every sentence.
- 2
Always capitalize the pronoun I, even if it's part of a contraction.
- 3
Always capitalize proper nouns, which are the names of specific people, places, or things.
Part 3 of 4
Practice
5 questions
Correct the capitalization errors in the following sentence: last summer we visited the grand canyon and it was amazing.
Which of the following sentences uses 'Dad' correctly with capitalization?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“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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