1. Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
Capitalization of Proper Nouns/ Abbreviations

2. Proper nouns, including names of people, places, things, and ideas must begin with capital letters.
George
Washington
Chips
Ahoy
Lincoln Park Zoo

3. Abbreviated titles, such as Mr. or Dr
Abbreviated titles, such as Mr. or Dr. should begin with a capital letter and end with a period.
Dr.
Mr.

4. J.C. Everyone calls my brother J.C.
Proper nouns that use initials are also capitalized and use periods.
J.C.
Everyone calls my brother J.C.

5. Proper nouns that use initials are also capitalized and use periods.
Tuesday
Tues.

6. Why was Grayson late for soccer practice?

7. The Statue of Liberty is so beautiful.

8. My favorite brand of cereal is Super Oats.

9. Did Mrs. Sanchez water her garden this morning?

10. J.R. Ewing was a famous character on television.

11. Are you going to the circus, Dr. Hinson?

12. My dad works for American Motors.

13. See you next week, Charles!

14. crunchy sam’s crackers
Apply
greg
main st
mr smith
crunchy sam’s crackers

15. Name some products that should be capitalized.
Guided Practice
Name some products that should be capitalized.
Chips Ahoy

16. Apply
mrs
jr smith
ave
dec
sat

17. Apply la dr rd
apt in

18. Created by Naomi Stagg naomi.stagg@jdpsbk12.org Resources used
2016