1. 7/31/17- Copy ALL notes.
Capitalization of Sentences, Quotations, and Salutations
Capitalize the first word of every sentence and the first word of a direct quotation that is a complete sentence.
When a quoted sentence is interrupted by explanatory words such as she said, do not begin the second part of the quotation with a capital letter.
When the second part of a quotation is a new sentence, put a period after the interrupting expression and begin the second part with a capital letter.
Capitalize the first word in the salutation and closing of a letter, the title and name of the person addressed, and a title used in place of a name.

2. Tuesday, 8/1/17 Copy these sentences onto the same paper as your notes from yesterday. Then correct the capitalization.
1. the Poet who won the prize teaches at a nearby College.
2. Alicia said, “my cat likes to sleep on my desk while i’m studying.”
3. “I like apples,” he said, “But a good orange can’t be beat!”

3. Tuesday, 8/1/17 ANSWERS Copy these sentences onto the same paper as your DLR from yesterday. Then correct the capitalization. 1. The poet who won the prize teaches at a nearby college. 2. Alicia said, “My cat likes to sleep on my desk while I’m studying.” 3. “I like apples,” he said, “but a good orange can’t be beat!”

4. Wednesday, 8/2/17 Copy these sentences onto the same paper as your DLR from yesterday. Then correct the capitalization.
1. “would you like to go to a presentation about Bats?” my brother asked. 2. “the speaker is a famous expert on bats,” Jon explained. 3. “don’t you think bats are a little unpleasant?” I asked Jon.

5. Wednesday, 8/2/17 ANSWERS
1. “Would you like to go to a presentation about bats?” my brother asked.
2. “The speaker is a famous expert on bats,” Jon explained.
3. “Don’t you think bats are a little unpleasant?” I asked Jon.

6. Thursday, 8/3/17
1. to whom it may concern: Please excuse my child from the field trip. thank you, mrs. Smith 2. Dear sir, I would like to apply for the position at Dairy Queen. sincerely, mr. Sam Jones 3. Dear sergeant general, Thank you for your time and consideration, and best regards. very truly yours, April Johnson

7. Thursday, 8/3/17 ANSWERS
1. To whom it may concern:
Please excuse my child from the field trip.
Thank you,
Mrs. Smith
2. Dear Sir,
I would like to apply for the position at Dairy Queen.
Sincerely,
Mr. Sam Jones
3. Dear Sergeant General,
Thank you for your time and consideration, and best regards.
Very truly yours,
April Johnson

8. Friday, 8/4/17
“Not at all,” Jon replied. “they’re one of the most helpful animal Species around.”
2. “They’re not too helpful,” My friend quipped, “When they swoop
down at me.”
3. “Ha-ha-ha,” laughed Jon. “you two need a lesson about bats.”

9. Friday, 8/4/17 ANSWERS
“Not at all,” Jon replied. “They’re one of the most helpful animal species around.”
“They’re not too helpful,” my friend quipped, “when they swoop down at me.”
3. “Ha-ha-ha,” laughed Jon. “You two need a lesson about
bats.”