Capitalization Chapter 15, pp. 291-303. Capitalization, 15-1 (p. 293)  Capitalize proper nouns. Albert Einstein Georgia Fifth Avenue  Capitalize proper.

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Capitalization Chapter 15, pp

Capitalization, 15-1 (p. 293)  Capitalize proper nouns. Albert Einstein Georgia Fifth Avenue  Capitalize proper adjectives. American Shakespearean Italian

Capitalization, 15-2 (p. 295) Capitalize Titles before names and degrees – Senator John Glenn – Howard Jones, M.D. Capitalize important titles even without names… – the Prime Minister – the President of the United States

Capitalization, 15-2 (p. 295) Capitalize a word that shows a family relationship ONLY when it is used before a name or as a name. – Grandpa Max – Aunt Muffy – “Hello, Mother.” Not when it’s alone… – my aunt

Capitalization, 15-2 (p. 295) Capitalize titles of works of literature as follows: – The First word (ALWAYS) – The Last word (ALWAYS) – Important words in the middle (exclude articles, coordinating conjunctions, small prepositions) The Catcher in the Rye Julie of the Wolves The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”

Capitalization, 15-3 (p. 297) Capitalize the first word in every sentence. The houses on my street are pink. Capitalize the first word in a direct quote. Janie said, “Hey, let’s go for a run!” If the quote is interrupted, the second part is not capitalized. “Hey,” said Janie, “let’s go for a run!”

Capitalization, 15-3 (p. 297) Capitalize the names of languages, nationalities, peoples, races and religions. The three Tibetan Buddhist monks are creating a sand painting. Schools in Bhutan teach English as the official language.

Capitalization, 15-3 (p. 297) Capitalize the names of groups, teams, businesses, institutions, and organizations. Save the Children Chicago Cubs University of Illinois

Capitalization, 15-3 (p. 297) Capitalize the names of school subjects that are followed by a number and the names of all languages. Tara is taking Algebra 2, English, world history and journalism.

Capitalization, 15-4 (p. 299) Capitalize the words I and O. One of Walt Whitman’s poems is titled “O Captain, my Captain!” Capitalize historical events, documents, and periods. World War II Mardi Gras The Mesozoic Era Bill of Rights

Capitalization, 15-4 (p. 299) Capitalize calendar items but not seasons or centuries spring semester St. Patrick’s Day the sixteenth century Capitalize brand names, but not the common noun that follows it. Ultra-Clean soap a tube of Sparkle toothpaste