1. Capitalization

2. Rule #1 first word every important word proper noun Capitalize the first word and every important word of a proper noun.

3. Example: (Remember that proper nouns name particular persons, places, or things.) O He was born in what is now Oklahoma. NA His mother was a Native American. CIS P He went to Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania.

4. Rule #2 first letter abbreviation. both letters state postal abbreviation. Capitalize the first letter of an abbreviation. Capitalize both letters in a state postal abbreviation.

5. Example: S 14 Columbus St. OK Tulsa, OK

6. Rule #3 days of the week, months of the year, holidays Capitalize days of the week, months of the year, and holidays.

7. Example: M Monday S September LD Labor Day

8. Rule #4 titles Capitalize titles that are used before people’s names.

9. Example: M C Everyone called Mr. Warner Coach Warner.

10. Rewrite each sentence using correct capitalization.

11. 1. burt was gathering his vegetables to cook for easter sunday.

12. B E S 1. Burt was gathering his vegetables to cook for Easter Sunday. Check your work.

13. 2. the moose were stunned when they saw the north canadian river.

14. T N CR 2. The moose were stunned when they saw the North Canadian River. Check your work.

15. 3. do you know the way to durocher veterinarian clinic?

16. D D VC 3. Do you know the way to Durocher Veterinarian Clinic? Check your work.

17. 4. wilbur likes to play golf at 123 country club blvd., thibodaux, la.

18. W CC BTLA 4. Wilbur likes to play golf at 123 Country Club Blvd., Thibodaux, LA. Check your work.