1. Capitalization Part 2 and Period Use

2. Capitalize language classes or classes followed by a number.  My examples  English  Spanish  Math 6  Algebra II  American Studies Your examples ________________________________  Do not capitalize  science  history  chemistry  reading Your examples ________________ _________________

3. Capitalize mom and dad only when they are used as proper nouns.  Examples:  I replied, “No, Mom, I don’t want to.”  My mom told me to go to bed.  Your examples: ____________________________________________________________________________

4. End marks are punctuation marks used at the end of a sentence.  Use a period at the end of a statement. -I will write to you soon. -Our school is large.  Use a question mark at the end of a question. -Where should I meet you?  Use an exclamation point at the end of an exclamation. -What a cute puppy!

5. Use either a period or an exclamation point at the end of a request or command.  Please sit down. (request)  Sit down. (mild command)  Sit down now! (strong command)

6. Many abbreviations are followed by periods.  Personal Names  I.M. Pei  Vicki L. Ruiz  Titles Used with Names  Mrs.  Dr.  Organizations  Inc.  Assn.

7.  Times -7:00 A.M. -Sat. Oct. 23rd  Addresses  Ave.  P.O. Box  Geographical Names  D.C.  U.S.