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Capitalizing Proper Nouns

Fix the sentences! Find the names of people and places that need a capital letter.
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Practice Questions

  1. Fix: we live in texas. 🤠
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    We live in Texas. 🤠

  2. Fix: i saw ben at the park. 🌳
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    I saw Ben at the park. 🌳

  3. Fix: today is monday. 📅
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    Today is Monday. 📅

  4. Fix: is mia home? 🏡
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    Is Mia home? 🏡

Quick Tip
Find the hidden proper nouns (names) and Capitalize them. Don't forget the start of the sentence!
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Emphasize that 'I' is always capitalized too.

Vocabulary
Proper Noun: A specific name for a person, place, thing, or idea.
Capitalization: Using a capital letter at the beginning of a word.
Common Mistakes
  • Capitalizing random words.
  • Forgetting days of the week.
Differentiation
SupportCircle the words that need capitals first.
ChallengeFix a paragraph.
Discussion Questions
  • Why is your name capitalized?
Extension Activities
  • Editing police: Find mistakes in a text.
Parent Tip

Point out capitalized words in books and signs. Ask why they are capitalized.

Learning Path
Skill Level

advanced

Estimated Time

20 minutes

Skills Practiced
EditingMechanics