Unit 5 Capitalization and Proper Nouns Standards CCSS

Unit 5: Capitalization and Proper Nouns

Standards �CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 3. 1. A Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences. �CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 3. 2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. �CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 3. 2. A Capitalize appropriate words in titles.

Objectives �Today I will capitalize proper nouns.

Capitalizing Proper Nouns are words that name people, places, things, and animals. Proper nouns name a special/ specific person, place, thing, or animal. Proper nouns must be capitalized!

Identify the Proper Nouns 1. Sarah lives in Anaheim 2. I have a spelling test on Friday. 3. My favorite school is Minaret Academy. 4. English is my native language. 5. Mrs. Noura graduated from University of CA, Irvine.

Person’s Name John Mrs. Jackson Lisa Scott

Cities Irvine Los Angeles

States California Ohio

Countries United States of America

Languages �Spanish muy bien

Restaurants

Theme Parks

Days of the Week Wedn esday

Months It’s February not “Febuary”

Holidays

Brands

Streets �State College Blvd.

Lakes �Lake Tahoe �The Great Lakes 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Superior Huron Michigan Ontario Erie

School

Colleges

Correct the following sentences: 1. Our town had a festival for independence day. 2. Our friends maha j. khan and zain syed left. 3. On monday, I went to san diego. 4. I visited the zoo and saw rana. 5. My party is in june.

Correct the following sentences. 1. I love the united states of america. 2. I would love to swim in the nile river. 3. There are beautiful flowers in rosecrans park. 4. The store is located on walker avenue. 5. The cute turtle lived in turtle town.

Abbreviations “short way” �Thursday Thurs. �January Jan. �August Aug. �February Feb. �Friday Fri. �Sunday Sun. �Mister Mr. �Miss Ms. �Doctor Dr.

Standards �CCSS. ELA-LITERACY. L. 3. 2. A Capitalize appropriate words in titles.

Objective �Today I will capitalize book titles.

Book Titles �Needs to be capitalized and underlined! �Examples: Frindle James and the Giant Peach Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Chocolate Touch

Write each book title correctly. tonia’s journey Tonia’s Journey special Gem gem Aa. Special the star The Star in in the sky Sky time machine Aa Time Machine present for Grandma grandma Aa Present

Introductory Words �Place commas after the introductory words. �Example: Yes, I love school. First, eat your food. Finally, we get to play.

Place commas where they are needed. �Yes we have fieldtrip today. �First she must say sorry. �No I will not lie. �Then I fell asleep. �Additionally I would like to request a book. �Well I don’t think I’m attending.

Commas in a Series �Nancy Natasha and Noel learn about the Revolution. �I like fruits vegetables and meat. �My favorite colors are blue yellow orange and pink. �I have been to the beach zoo library and museum.