1. Special Titles

2. Nouns are words that name people, places, things, and animals.

3. Alabama New York City Sam
Some nouns name a special person, place, thing, or animal. These nouns are called proper nouns, and they begin with a capital letter.
Alabama
New York City
Sam

4. Officer Roddam Dr. Malek Mr. Vance Mrs. Talton Principal Russell
People often have special titles that show respect for who they are or for the work they do.
When a person’s special title is written with their name, use a capital letter at the beginning of the special title. Let’s look at some special titles.
Officer Roddam
Dr. Malek
Mr. Vance
Mrs. Talton
Principal Russell

5. The officer helped me. Officer Roddam helped me.
When you write, it sounds better to use people’s names and special titles.
The officer helped
me.
Officer Roddam helped
me.

6. principal Russell read my story. Which word is a special title?

7. I got a high five from mr. Smith. Which word is a special title?

8. mrs. Phillips said I was a great reader. Which word is a special title?

9. I saw officer Roddam’s badge. Which word is a special title?

10. mrs. Hayes took me to dr. Parker. Which two words are special titles?

11. Mr. ____ Dr. ____ Miss ____ Ms. ____ Officer _____
Now it’s your turn to write. Pick a person with a special title. Write a story about that person. Use capital letters!
Mr. ____
Dr. ____
Miss ____
Ms. ____
Officer _____

12. Test Practice Circle the sentence that has the title and name written correctly: My music teacher is mr. Smith. My music teacher is Mr. Smith. My music teacher is Mr. smith. Dr. malek helps me when I’m sick. dr. malek helps me when I’m sick. Dr. Malek helps me when I’m sick.

13. Test Practice Write the title and name written correctly on the line: mr. vise miss kelley _______________ _________________ dr. coe mrs. phillips _______________ ________________ officer smith _______________________