DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Learning Objective Name________________________ Today, we will capitalize proper nouns. CFU Students, what kind of letter did you use at the beginning of your name? (pair-share) When we write our names, we use an uppercase, or capital, letter. We also use capital letters when we write other important words. All of the important words we capitalize are called proper nouns. Today, we will capitalize proper nouns. 1. On your whiteboards, write your first name. 2. Show me your whiteboards with your first name. Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge CFU What are we going to do today?

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Concept Development To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. Examples: Aa, Bb, Cc A noun names a person, a place, or a thing. Examples: sister, school, bell A proper noun is the specific 1 name of a person, place, or thing. Rule: Proper nouns are always capitalized. Nouns (General Names) Proper Nouns (Specific Names) Persons sister friend author player Yolanda William Judy Blume Kobe Bryant Places school city park restaurant Bush School Chicago Yellowstone National Park Taco Shack Things car dog bell Pontiac Fido Liberty Bell Examples: CFU Which word has a capital letter? How do you know? What is the difference between a noun and a proper noun? Why is player not a proper noun? Why is Kobe Bryant a proper noun? What is the difference between teacher and Mr. Jones ? In your own words, what is a proper noun? A proper noun is ___________________________________. 1 one exact thing 1 boy 2 Johnny

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Skill Development/Guided Practice To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing. Capitalize proper nouns. CFU (#2) How did I/you identify all the letters that should be capitalized? (#3) How did I/you identify the sentence that is written correctly? Rule: Proper nouns are always capitalized. Specific Names for PersonsSpecific Names for PlacesSpecific Names for Things Yolanda; Kobe BryantBush School; Taco ShackPontiac; Fido Step #1: Read the sentence carefully, looking for specific names of persons, places, or things. Step #2: Identify 2 all letters that should be capitalized. (underline using ≡) Step #3: Identify the sentence that is written correctly. (circle) 2 find 1. My friend sara was late to school. A my friend sara was late to school. B My Friend sara was late to school. C My Friend Sara was late to school. D My friend Sara was late to school. 2. My brother jose drives the car. A My Brother Jose drives the car. B My brother jose drives the car. C My Brother jose drives the car. D My brother Jose drives the car. 3. I live in the city of miami. A I live in the city of miami. B I live in the city Of Miami. C I live in the City of miami. D I live in the city of Miami. 4. We live near the town of gary. A We live near the town Of Gary. B We live near the Town of Gary. C We live near the town of Gary. D We live near the town of gary. 5. My team is the tigers. A My team is the tigers. B My Team is the tigers. C My Team is the Tigers. D My team is the Tigers. 6. We visited the liberty bell. A We visited the liberty bell. B We visited the Liberty Bell. C We Visited the Liberty Bell. D We visited the Liberty bell. ≡ ≡≡≡ ≡ ≡ ≡

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Relevance To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing. 1. Capitalizing proper nouns will help you write correctly. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is relevant to capitalize proper nouns? (pair-share) Why is it relevant to capitalize proper nouns? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is more relevant to you? Why? Incorrect: I live in los angeles, california. Correct: I live in Los Angeles, California. 2. Capitalizing proper nouns will help you do well on tests.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1.My father’s first name is luis. A My father’s first name is luis. B My Father’s first name is luis. C My father’s first name is Luis. D My Father’s First name is Luis. 2. I live on first street. A I Live on First Street. B I live on first Street. C I live on first street. D I live on First Street. Summary Closure What did you learn today about capitalizing proper nouns? (pair-share) Step #1: Read the sentence carefully, looking for specific names of persons, places, or things. Step #2: Identify all letters that should be capitalized. (underline using ≡) Step #3: Identify the sentence that is written correctly. (circle) Rule: Proper nouns are always capitalized. Specific Names for PersonsSpecific Names for PlacesSpecific Names for Things Yolanda; Kobe BryantBush School; Taco ShackPontiac; Fido ≡≡≡ To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing. Concept Closure Malinda wrote “My cat’s name is dixie.” Is her sentence correct? Explain your answer. Skill Closure Capitalize proper nouns.

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1.The lady’s name is michelle. A The lady’s name is michelle. B The Lady’s name is michelle. C The lady’s name is Michelle. D The Lady’s name is Michelle. 2. The owner of the car is manuel. A The owner of the car is manuel. B The owner of the Car is manuel. C The owner of the car is Manuel. D The Owner of the car is Manuel. 3. We live near grant park. A We live near Grant park. B We live near grant park. C We live near Grant Park. D We Live near Grant Park. 4. We ate lunch at burger buddy. A We ate Lunch at Burger Buddy. B We ate lunch at burger buddy. C We ate lunch at burger Buddy. D We ate lunch at Burger Buddy. 5. Our car is a pontiac firebird. A Our car is a Pontiac firebird. B Our car is a pontiac firebird. C Our car is a Pontiac Firebird. D Our Car is a Pontiac Firebird. 6. I like to play with busy blocks. A I like to play with busy Blocks. B I like to play with Busy Blocks. C I like to Play with Busy Blocks. D I Like to play with Busy blocks. Independent Practice Name _________________________ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing. Capitalize proper nouns. Rule: Proper nouns are always capitalized. Specific Names for PersonsSpecific Names for PlacesSpecific Names for Things Yolanda; Kobe BryantBush School; Taco ShackPontiac; Fido Step #1: Read the sentence carefully, looking for specific names of persons, places, or things. Step #2: Identify all letters that should be capitalized. (underline using ≡) Step #3: Identify the sentence that is written correctly. (circle) ≡

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1.Our leader is barack obama. A Our leader is barack obama. B Our leader is Barack Obama. C Our leader is barack Obama. D Our Leader is Barack Obama. 2. Did you ever see santa claus? A Did you ever see Santa claus? B Did you ever see santa claus? C Did you ever see Santa Claus? D Did You ever see santa Claus? 3. My dad works at garza farms. A My Dad works at Garza farms. B My dad works at Garza farms. C My dad works at garza farms. D My dad works at Garza Farms. 4. Santa lives at the north pole. A Santa lives at the north pole. B Santa lives at the North pole. C Santa lives at the North Pole. D Santa Lives at the north Pole. 5. He got a new cold wheels car. A He got a new cold Wheels car. B He got a new Cold Wheels car. C He got a new cold wheels car. D He got a New Cold Wheels Car. 6. We watched sunflower street. A We watched sunflower street. B We watched sunflower Street. C We watched Sunflower Street. D We Watched Sunflower Street. Periodic Review 1 Name _________________________ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing. Capitalize proper nouns. Rule: Proper nouns are always capitalized. Specific Names for PersonsSpecific Names for PlacesSpecific Names for Things Yolanda; Kobe BryantBush School; Taco ShackPontiac; Fido Step #1: Read the sentence carefully, looking for specific names of persons, places, or things. Step #2: Identify all letters that should be capitalized. (underline using ≡) Step #3: Identify the sentence that is written correctly. (circle)

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1.We read about abe lincoln. A We read about Abe lincoln. B We read about abe lincoln. C We read about Abe Lincoln. D We Read about abe Lincoln. 2. I am a fan of buster posey. A I am a fan of buster Posey. B I am a fan of Buster Posey. C I am a fan of buster posey. D I am a Fan of Buster Posey. 3. We went to the grand canyon. A We went to the Grand Canyon. B We went to the grand canyon. C We went to the grand Canyon. D We Went to the Grand Canyon. 4. We went to the nashville zoo. A We went to the nashville zoo. B We went to the Nashville zoo. C We went to the Nashville Zoo. D We Went to the Nashville Zoo. 5. We saw the movie toy box. A We saw the Movie Toy Box. B We saw the movie Toy Box. C We saw the movie toy box. D We Saw the Movie Toy Box. 6. I like snackers candy bars. A I like snackers candy bars. B I like Snackers candy Bars. C I like Snackers candy bars. D I Like Snackers Candy bars. Periodic Review 2 Name _________________________ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡≡≡≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing. Capitalize proper nouns. Rule: Proper nouns are always capitalized. Specific Names for PersonsSpecific Names for PlacesSpecific Names for Things Yolanda; Kobe BryantBush School; Taco ShackPontiac; Fido Step #1: Read the sentence carefully, looking for specific names of persons, places, or things. Step #2: Identify all letters that should be capitalized. (underline using ≡) Step #3: Identify the sentence that is written correctly. (circle)

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. 1.I heard martin luther king jr. A I heard martin luther king jr. B I heard Martin Luther king jr. C I heard Martin Luther King Jr. D I Heard martin luther King Jr. 2. The book is about helen keller. A The book is about helen keller. B The book is about Helen Keller. C The book is about Helen keller. D The Book is about Helen Keller. 3. I went to the oakland museum. A I went to the oakland museum. B I went to the oakland Museum. C I went to the Oakland Museum. D I Went to the Oakland Museum. 4. I saw the golden gate bridge. A I saw the Golden gate bridge. B I saw the golden gate bridge. C I saw the Golden Gate Bridge. D I Saw the golden gate Bridge. 5. We play digidrive and jaxlinks. A We play digidrive and jaxlinks. B We play Digidrive and Jaxlinks. C We play Digidrive and jaxlinks. D We Play Digidrive and Jaxlinks. 6. I watched the summer olympics. A I watched the summer Olympics. B I watched the Summer olympics. C I watched the Summer Olympics. D I Watched the Summer Olympics. Periodic Review 3 Name _________________________ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡ ≡≡ ≡ ≡ To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter as the first letter in a word. A proper noun is the specific name of a person, place, or thing. Capitalize proper nouns. Rule: Proper nouns are always capitalized. Specific Names for PersonsSpecific Names for PlacesSpecific Names for Things Yolanda; Kobe BryantBush School; Taco ShackPontiac; Fido Step #1: Read the sentence carefully, looking for specific names of persons, places, or things. Step #2: Identify all letters that should be capitalized. (underline using ≡) Step #3: Identify the sentence that is written correctly. (circle)

DataWORKS Educational Research (800) ©2012 All rights reserved. Comments? 2 nd Grade Writing Conventions 1.6 (2Q) Capitalize all proper nouns, words at the beginning of sentences and greetings, months and days of the week, and titles and initials of people. Lesson to be used by EDI-trained teachers only. Learning Objective :Today, we will capitalize proper nouns. Cognitive StrategiesTeaching Strategies ElaborationDemonstration Targeted vocabulary: capitalize, noun, proper noun, specific Language Strategies Vocabulary Words Academic specific Content capitalize, noun, proper noun Support Vocabulary Strategy Multiple-Meaning Synonym Definition capitalize, noun, proper noun, specific Homophone Internal Context Clue Listen, SpeakSimilar Sounds Read Tracked Reading Decoding Rules Write Writing Content Access Strategies Comprehensible Input Cognates Contextual Clues Graphic Organizer Contextualized Definitions Pictures EDI – Cognitive, Teaching and English Learners Strategies