1. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. CFU Teacher models problem 1. Students complete problem 2. Students, you already know what capital letters are. You also know that the first word in a sentence is always capitalized. Many times, more than just the first word in a sentence needs to be capitalized. Today, we will capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. Learning Objective Name __________________________ Today, we will capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. CFU What are we going to do today? What are we going to capitalize? What is wrong with these sentences? 1. the big dog barked all night. 2. the cat ran up the tree. Activate (or provide) Prior Knowledge

2. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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 CFU In your own words, what does capitalize mean? Capitalize means __________________. Name a word that we capitalize. Give me an example. Which word has a capital letter? Explain your answer. 1. birthday 2. May To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. The uppercase letter is bigger than the lowercase letter. Examples: Aa Bb Cc We can capitalize more than one word in a sentence. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidays. David Sacramento Christmas Names of all months. August September Names of all the days of the week. Tuesday Sunday The word at the beginning of a sentence must always be capitalized. My dog is big. The tree is short. Examples: 1. The girl lives in Sanger, California. 2. His birthday is in August. 3. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. Non-examples: 1. the big sale is today. 2. My favorite day of the week is friday.

3. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. Importance To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. It is important to capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months and days of the week because it: 1. helps you recognize important words while you are reading. CFU Does anyone else have another reason why it is important to capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week? (pair-share) Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week? You may give me one of my reasons or one of your own. Which reason is the most important to you? Why? 3. is tested on the CST. 2. helps you write sentences, dates, and letters correctly. It was Christmas morning! It was snowing! Abby couldn’t believe it was snowing in Florida! She ran to her parent’s room to wake them up. Dear Maggie, I miss you so much! I hope you are having fun in Mexico. Did you know my birthday is on Thursday, June 23, 2011? Have a great vacation! Your friend, Freddie

4. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. CFU How did I know what word(s) to underline? How did I select the answer that is written correctly? How did you know what word(s) to underline? How did you select the answer that is written correctly? Skill Development/Guided Practice Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that is written correctly. To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidaysDavid Sacramento Christmas Names of all monthsAugust September Names of all the days of the weekTuesday Sunday A sentence must always be capitalized at the beginning.The tree is short. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. 1. We are going to florida for summer vacation. a. We are going to florida for Summer Vacation. b. We are going to Florida for summer vacation. c. We are going to Florida for Summer Vacation. 2. We moved to fowler last winter. a. We moved to Fowler last winter. b. We moved to fowler last Winter. c. We moved to Fowler last Winter. 3. the man dropped the glass on the floor. a. the Man dropped the glass on the Floor. b. The Man dropped the glass on the floor. c. The man dropped the glass on the floor. 4. the boat is named after his daughter. a. The Boat is named after his Daughter. b. The boat is named after his daughter. c. the Boat is named after his daughter. 5. I have a recital in august. a. I have a recital in August. b. I have a Recital in August. c. I have A recital in august. 6. My birthday is july 19, 2008. a. My Birthday is July 19, 2008. b. My birthday is July 19, 2008. c. My Birthday is july 19, 2008.

5. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. CFU How did I know what word(s) to underline? How did I select the answer that is written correctly? How did you know what word(s) to underline? How did you select the answer that is written correctly? Skill Development/Guided Practice (continued) Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that is written correctly. 7. We are going swimming on saturday. a. We are going Swimming on saturday. b. We are going Swimming on Saturday. c. We are going swimming on Saturday. 8. The spelling test is friday morning. a. The spelling test is Friday Morning. b. The Spelling Test is Friday morning. c. The spelling test is Friday morning. 9. larry will be going to san diego next wednesday. a. Larry will be going to San diego next wednesday. b. larry will be going to San Diego next Wednesday. c. Larry will be going to San Diego next Wednesday. 10. maribel played softball thursday night at fresno park. a. maribel played softball thursday night at Fresno Park. b. Maribel played softball Thursday night at Fresno Park. c. maribel played softball Thursday night at fresno Park. To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidaysDavid Sacramento Christmas Names of all monthsAugust September Names of all the days of the weekTuesday Sunday A sentence must always be capitalized at the beginning.The tree is short.

6. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. Closure 1. In your own words, what does capitalize mean? 2. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week below. 3. What did you learn today about capitalizing proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week? Why is that important to you? (pair-share) Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that has correct capitalization. 1. My friend brie is going camping with me this weekend. a. My friend Brie is going camping with me this Weekend. b. My friend brie is going camping with Me this weekend. c. My friend Brie is going camping with me this weekend. 2. she walked to the park. a. She walked to the park. b. she walked to the Park. c. She walked to the Park.

7. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. Independent Practice Name ________________________ Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that has correct capitalization. 1. We have to drive to clovis tomorrow. a. We have to drive to clovis Tomorrow. b. We have to drive to Clovis tomorrow. c. We have to drive to Clovis Tomorrow. 2. The bus dropped me off in madera. a. The bus dropped me off in Madera. b. The Bus dropped me off in madera. c. The Bus dropped me off in Madera. 3. the dogs played with the ball in the yard. a. the Dogs played with the ball in the yard. b. The Dogs played with the ball in the yard. c. The dogs played with the ball in the yard. 4. my friend moved to a new house. a. My Friend moved to a new house. b. My friend moved to a new house. c. my Friend moved to a new house. 5. I have a swim meet in july. a. I have a swim meet in July. b. I have a Swim meet in july. c. I have A swim meet in july. 6. My brother was born in february. a. My Brother was born in february. b. My brother was born in February. c. My Brother was born in February. To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidaysDavid Sacramento Christmas Names of all monthsAugust September Names of all the days of the weekTuesday Sunday A sentence must always be capitalized at the beginning.The tree is short.

8. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. Independent Practice (continued) Name ________________________ Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that has correct capitalization. 7. We are going out to lunch on sunday. a. We are going out to Lunch on Sunday. b. We are going out to Lunch on sunday. c. We are going out to lunch on Sunday. 8. The math test is next tuesday. a. The math test is Next Tuesday. b. The Math Test is next Tuesday. c. The math test is next Tuesday. 9. anthony is going to pismo beach next saturday. a. Anthony is going to Pismo beach next saturday. b. anthony is going to Pismo Beach next Saturday. c. Anthony is going to Pismo Beach next Saturday. 10. maria plays the piano on mondays at the central theater. a. maria plays the piano on Mondays at the Central Theater. b. Maria plays the piano on Mondays at the Central Theater. c. Maria plays the piano on mondays at the Central Theater. To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidaysDavid Sacramento Christmas Names of all monthsAugust September Names of all the days of the weekTuesday Sunday A sentence must always be capitalized at the beginning.The tree is short.

9. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. Periodic Review 1 Name _________________________ Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that has correct capitalization. 1. The weekend starts on saturday. a. The weekend starts on Saturday. b. The Weekend starts on Saturday. c. The weekend starts on saturday. 2. The teacher asked luis to be quiet. a. The Teacher asked luis to be quiet. b. The teacher asked Luis to be Quiet. c. The teacher asked Luis to be quiet. 3. she walks to school everyday. a. she walks to School everyday. b. She walks to school everyday. c. She walks to School everyday. 4. It is too hot in august for a jacket. a. It is too hot in august for a Jacket. b. It is too hot in August for a jacket. c. It is too Hot in august for a jacket. 5. the christmas play was in december. a. The Christimas play was in december. b. The Christmas play was in December. c. the christimas play was in December. 6. we are moving to fresno next friday. a. we are moving to Fresno next friday. b. We are moving to Fresno next friday. c. We are moving to Fresno next Friday. To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidaysDavid Sacramento Christmas Names of all monthsAugust September Names of all the days of the weekTuesday Sunday A sentence must always be capitalized at the beginning.The tree is short.

10. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. Periodic Review 2 Name __________________________ Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that has correct capitalization. 1. school is out during the summer. a. School is out during the summer. b. school is out during the Summer. c. School is out during the Summer. 2. I was a witch this year for halloween. a. I was a witch this year for halloween. b. I was a witch this year for Halloween. c. I was a witch this Year for Halloween. 3. swim practice is on tuesday and thursday. a. Swim practice is on Tuesday and thursday. b. swim practice is on Tuesday and Thursday. c. Swim practice is on Tuesday and Thursday. 4. snow fell in january and february this year. a. Snow fell in january and February this year. b. snow fell in January and february this year. c. Snow fell in January and February this year. 5. jose has baseball games every saturday at selma park. a. Jose has baseball games every Saturday at selma park. b. jose has baseball games every Saturday at Selma Park. c. Jose has baseball games every Saturday at Selma Park. 6. lindsey plays soccer every monday morning in june. a. Lindsey plays soccer every Monday morning in June. b. Lindsey plays Soccer every Monday morning in june. c. lindsey plays soccer every Monday morning in june. To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidaysDavid Sacramento Christmas Names of all monthsAugust September Names of all the days of the weekTuesday Sunday A sentence must always be capitalized at the beginning.The tree is short.

11. DataWORKS Educational Research (800) 495-1550 www.dataworks-ed.com ©2011 All rights reserved. Comments? feedback@dataworks-ed.com 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. Periodic Review 3 Name _________________________. Step #1: Read the sentence carefully. Step #2: Underline the word(s) that should be capitalized. Step #3: Select the answer that has correct capitalization. 1. my friend theresa is having a party in april. a. My friend theresa is having a party in april. b. My friend Theresa is having a party in April. c. my friend Theresa is having a party in April. 2. my sister charlotte was born on the last monday in may. a. My sister charlotte was born on the last Monday in May. b. my sister Charlotte was born on the last Monday in May. c. My sister Charlotte was born on the last Monday in May. 3. ming practices the violin on mondays and the guitar on wednesdays. a. Ming practices the violin on Mondays and the guitar on wednesdays. b. ming practices the violin on mondays and the guitar on Wednesdays. c. Ming practices the violin on Mondays and the guitar on Wednesdays. 4. we gave my dog max a bath last sunday morning. a. we gave my dog Max a bath last sunday morning. b. We gave my dog max a bath last Sunday morning. c. We gave my dog Max a bath last Sunday morning. 5. we drove from los angeles to fresno last tuesday. a. we drove from los angeles to Fresno last Tuesday. b. We drove from Los Angeles to Fresno last Tuesday. c. We drove from Los angeles to Fresno last tuesday. 6. in february, we celebrate valentine’s day. a. In February, we celebrate valentine’s day. b. in February, we celebrate Valentine’s day. c. In February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day. To capitalize means to use an uppercase letter. Capitalize proper nouns, beginnings of sentences, months, and days of the week. Capitalize the following words:Examples Proper nouns, or names of people, places, and holidaysDavid Sacramento Christmas Names of all monthsAugust September Names of all the days of the weekTuesday Sunday A sentence must always be capitalized at the beginning.The tree is short.

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