Capitalization Notes on People and Culture

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Capitalization Notes on People and Culture

Capitalization A. People’s names and initials. Ex: Sandra Smith President Bill Clinton John F. Kennedy

B. Titles and abbreviations of titles that are used before names or direct address. Ex: Senator John Smith Rev. James L. Nash Do you need me to clean my room, Mom?

C. Titles of heads of state, royalty, and nobility -ONLY when they are used before a person’s name, or in place of their name. Ex: Surgeon General David Smith Justice O’Connor Queen Elizabeth Note: Do NOT capitalize titles when they are used without a proper name. Ex: The duchess opened the ceremony.

D. Words indicating family relationships only when they are used as names or before names. Example before names: Aunt Laura Cousin David Uncle Al Example of family used as a name: I want Mother to pick me up from school today.

E. Always capitalize the pronoun I!!!!!! Ex: Mother informed me that I was named after Uncle Henry.

F. Capitalize the names of religions, sacred days, and sacred writings. Ex: Christianity Good Friday Easter Bible God

G. Nationalities, languages, races, and most ethnic groups, and the adjectives formed from these names. Ex: German Spanish Korean European English American

Sentences and poetry: A. Capitalize the first word in every sentence. Ex: My pen pal from Japan is named Susie.

B. In traditional poetry, capitalize the first word of every line. Ex: All that glitters is not gold, Not all those who wander are lost

Capitalization of Quotations C. Capitalize the first word of a direct quotation. Ex: “Please copy down the notes, class,” said Mrs. Hayre.

Capitalization in Quotations In a divided quotation, do not capitalize the first word of the second part unless it starts a new sentence. Ex: “Copy down your notes, students,” said Ms. Sasser, “you will be having a quiz over them.”

Outlines D. Capitalize the first word of each entry in an outline and the letters that introduce sections. Ex: I. Types of felines A. Domesticated cats 1. Persian 2. Tabby

Parts of a Letter E. Capitalize the first word in the greeting and in the closing of a letter. Ex: Dear Mr. Hensley, Dear Sir: Sincerely yours, Yours truly, Love always,

Titles of Media- Movies, Books, Plays, Musicals, Short stories, Poems, Magazines and Newspapers, T.V. Shows, Works of Art, Games. F. Capitalize the first word, last word, and all important words in a title. Don’t capitalize words that are 3 letters or less. Ex: Prince of Egypt Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves Island of the Blue Dolphins

Capitalization Organizations and Other Subjects

AA. Capitalize all important words in the names of organizations, institutions, stores, and companies. Examples: North Laurel Middle School National Honor Society League of Nations Wal-Mart Shiloh Road House

B. Historical time periods and events Examples: Harlem Renaissance Revolutionary War Space Age

C. Capitalize Abbreviations Examples: Time is abbreviated by a.m., and p.m. Time periods such as B.C.

D. Names of months, days, and holidays Examples: October, Labor Day, Halloween, Easter, St. Valentine’s Day, Monday, Friday Do NOT capitalize seasons such as spring and fall

E. Capitalize special events and awards Examples: World Series, Grammy Awards, Caldecott Medal

F. Capitalize the brand name of a product, but not the common noun that follows a brand name. Examples: Sharpie markers Ruffles potato chips

Places and Transportation A. In geographical names, capitalize each word except articles and prepositions. (These include: Divisions of the world, Continents, Bodies of Water, Islands, Mountains, Other Landforms, Regions, Nations, States, Cities and Towns, Roads and Streets) Ex: Strait of Magellan, Sahara, Spain, New York, Indian Ocean, Route 66, Fifth Avenue

Places and Transportation B. Names of planets and other specific objects in the universe. Ex: Mercury, Saturn, Andromeda, Big Dipper, Ganymede

Places and Transportation C. The words north, south, east, and west when they name particular regions of the United States. Example: Some states in the Southeast were named after British royalty. DO Not capitalize general directions: The state of Kentucky is south of Ohio.

Places and Transportation D. The names of specific buildings, bridges, monuments, and other landmarks. Examples: Empire State Building Mount Rushmore E. The names of specific airplanes, trains, ships, cars, and spacecraft. Examples: Air Force One, Volkswagen, Discovery, Cannonball Express