Read the following rules of capitalization. Then, correct #’s 1-5. Bellwork: Monday Read the following rules of capitalization. Then, correct #’s 1-5.

Rule #3: Capitalize proper nouns Rule #3: Capitalize proper nouns. This includes capitalizing titles used with a name. It also includes capitalizing titles when directly referring to someone. example: Governor Nixon gave a speech at Ray-Pec East Middle School. example: A governor is an important public figure. example: Welcome to our city, Governor!

In the United States, a president sometimes serves two terms. no change!

2. They attended the inauguration of the president of the United States. (President of the United States is a title)

3. Look over here, president, I would like to take your photo! (president is a name in this sentence)

4. A flight delay prevented President Barack Obama from reaching his destination on time. no change!

5. At the assembly, principal Mr. Mitchell addressed the students. (a title used with a name)

Spelling: Complete the following tables. Bellwork: Tuesday Spelling: Complete the following tables.

ACCOMMODATE PART OF SPEECH: VERB (action of the sentence) Share out sentences! Remember the word: syllables: a-ccom-mo-date repeated letters: c, m

APPROXIMATE PART OF SPEECH: ADJECTIVE (describes a noun) ADVERB (describes a verb) Share out sentences! Remember the word: syllables: a-pprox-i-mate repeated letters: p

use your knowledge to correctly answer the questions. Bellwork: Wednesday use your knowledge to correctly answer the questions.

1. Which of these words is spelled correctly? alot accomodate accidentally aproximate The answer is C!

2. What is the correct way to write the following sentence. At 5:00 p 2. What is the correct way to write the following sentence? At 5:00 p.m., mayor Linda Smith will announce the winner. A. at 5:00 p.m., Mayor Linda smith will announce the winner. B. At 5:00 p.m., mayor linda smith will announce the winner. C. At 5:00 p.m., Mayor Linda Smith will announce the winner. D. No change is necessary The answer is C!

3. Which of these words is spelled correctly? Accommodate Accomodate Acommodate None The answer is A!

4. What is the correct way to write the following sentence? Sophia was excited to tell Mark that Aunt was flying to Kansas City in July. Sophia was excited to tell Mark that aunt was flying to Kansas City in July. Sophia was excited to tell Mark that her Aunt was flying to Kansas City in July. Sophia was excited to tell Mark that Her Aunt was flying to Kansas City in July. No change is necessary The answer is D!

5. Correct the spelling and capitalization errors in the following sentence. the young girls accidentaly contacted alot of famous people, including the president of the United States and one of the senators. The young girls accidentally contacted a lot of famous people, including the President of the United States and an important senator.

Bellwork: Wednesday Take out a sheet of notebook paper. We are going to review for your bellwork quiz.

Correct the following sentences. the Mayor is providing free internet access to the entire city. 2. While visiting Washington D.C., we met the president and had ice cream with aunt Sally. 3. Wow, uncle, I can’t believe Grandma Josie is going skydiving next weekend!