1. Mechanics: Capitalization Capitalize the first word in every sentence Capitalize the first word of a sentence fragment used in dialogue Example: My sister has soccer practice after school. Example: Reed asked, “Have you finished your report?” Write the sentences below. Correctly write each word that should be capitalized. 1. my library book about Queen Elizabeth is due next week. 2. beth said, “we need more shampoo.

2. Mechanics: Capitalization Capitalize the first word in both the salutation and the closing of a letter. Capitalize the pronoun I. Example: Dear Adam Example: Sincerely Write the sentences below. Correctly write each word that should be capitalized. 1. i used “yours truly” to close my letter. 2. “everything i need to make spaghetti is right here,” Nana said.

3. Mechanics: Capitalization Capitalize proper nouns. A proper noun names a particular person, place, thing, or idea. Example: Howard Middle School Non-Example: school Write the sentences below. Correctly write each word that should be capitalized. 1. Maria jones and eileen Barnes are going to chicago. 2. Our neighbor ken rivers recently moved to canada.

4. Mechanics: Capitalization Capitalize the names of persons and animals Capitalize initials that come before or in the middle of names Example: Harriet Tubman (person) Lassie (animal) Example: W. C. Handy Write the sentences below. Correctly write each word that should be capitalized. 1. My friend janet just moved to Ohio with shadow, her cat. 2. ulysses s. grant was a general in the civil war.

5. Mechanics: Capitalization Capitalize geographic names Words such as east, west, northeast, or southwest are not capitalized when the words indicate direction. Example: Mae goes to college in the East. (section of country) Example: Turn east when you reach the river. (direction) Write the sentences below. Correctly write each word that should be capitalized. 1. Midway island is in the pacific ocean. 2. Explorers from Spain brought several horses to the west.