1. The 8 rules you need to learn!
Fold your paper into 4 squares. Write your name and date in the bottom right corner of the page.
Write the rule on the top of the square.
Illustrate the rule you have chosen. Draw something to help you remember it.
Write an original sentence using the capitalization rule correctly.

2. Capitalization rules- top 8
1. Proper nouns and proper adjectives
2. Languages, races, nationalities, and religions
3. Historical events, documents, time periods
4. First word in a direct quotation
5. Titles of books, movies, songs, essays, poems, magazines
6. Organizations, buildings, products
7. Streets, cities, states,  countries, continents, body of water
8. Pronoun I

3. Rule #1: Capitalize proper nouns and proper adjectives
Marla attends Bush Middle School, and her favorite subject is Spanish class with Mr. Rosique. Create your original sentence here!

4. Rule #2: Capitalize languages, races, nationalities, and religions
Mexican, Cuban, and Nicaraguan people all speak Spanish.
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5. Rule #3: Capitalize historical events, documents, time periods
The Battle of the Alamo was a pivotal event in the Texas Revolution.
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6. Rule #4: Capitalize first word in a direct quotation
Sara approached Sid and asked, “Can you keep a secret?”
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7. Rule #5: Capitalize titles of books, movies, songs, essays, TV shows, magazines
My favorite children’s book is The Giving Tree, and I still love to watch Sesame Street.
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8. Rule #6: Capitalize organizations, buildings, products.
Coca Cola is a favorite American soft drink, and Game Stop is a popular hangout among teenagers.
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9. Rule # 7: Capitalize streets, cities, states,  countries, continents, body of water.
The Bush football game is this Wednesday, and it is located on Evans Rd. in San Antonio, Texas.
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10. Rule # 8: Capitalize the pronoun I- always, always, always
As soon as I learn to speak French, I am going to Paris to see the Eiffel Tower.
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