2. Capitalization

3. Standard  LAFS.2.L. 1.2 (DOK 1) Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. d. Generalize learned spelling patterns when writing words (e.g., cage-badge; boy-boil) e. Consult reference materials including beginning dictionaries, as needed to check and correct spellings.

4. Scale  3- I can independently demonstrate command of the skill of capitalization.  2- I can with limited help I can fix of capitalization errors.  1- I need help to be able to correct capitalization errors.  0- Even with help I can’t correct capitalization errors.

5. HOT Question  Why is it important to know the capitalization rules?

6. What gets a capital letter?  Names of people  Examples  Ariel  Shaggy  Tarzan  Lilo

7. What gets a capital letter?  Names of places  Example  Walmart  Sea World  The Washington Monument  Paris, France

8. What gets a capital letter?  Names of pets  Example  Scooby Doo  Stitch  Skittles  Toby

9. Quiz time!  Write the sentences below in your journal correcting any capitalization errors. When done turn to your shoulder partner and discuss what words in the sentences below should be capitalized. 1.I saw cinderella at disney world. 2.emma won a trip to london to see queen elizabeth. 3.I want a junie b. jones book.

10. What gets a capital letter?  Months of the year  Examples  January  March  December

11. What gets a capital letter?  Days of the week  Examples  Monday  Wednesday  Sunday

12. What gets a capital letter?  At the beginning of a sentence.  Examples  Pandas eat bamboo.  The monkey looks surprised.

13. What gets a capital letter?  The word “I”.  Examples  Do I want ice cream or cookies?  May I pet your dog?

14. What gets a capital letter?  Names of holidays  Examples  Valentine’s Day  Thanksgiving  April Fool’s Day

15. Quiz time!  Write the sentences below in your journal correcting any capitalization errors. When done turn to your shoulder partner and discuss what words in the sentences below should be capitalized. 4.i am sure i gained ten pounds on thanksgiving. 5.the neighbor mows his lawn on sunday. 6.i want my milk duds and my flavored water.

16. Rate Yourself!  3- I can independently demonstrate command of the skill of capitalization.  2- I can with limited help I can fix of capitalization errors.  1- I need help to be able to correct capitalization errors.  0- Even with help I can’t correct capitalization errors.