Lesson 7: Rules of Capitalization II

Why is proper grammar important in writing and speaking?

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1.b
Use various types of phrases (noun, verb, adjectival, adverbial, participial, prepositional, absolute) and clauses (independent, dependent; noun, relative, adverbial) to convey specific meanings and add variety and interest to writing or presentations.

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

DOK 1-3

Multi-lingual learner pathway:
-shortened examples and work
-MLL own classroom may be needed
-MLL can have a class that is a lower grade level assigned on NRI

Other:
-extra time to complete work
-work/sentences can be read to the students

Weekly or bi-weekly quizzes generated on NRI covering:

Part 1: Capitalizing Seasons and Historical Events

• Capitalizing Quotes
• Capitalizing Seasons
• Capitalizing Historical Periods and Events
• Checkpoint: Capitalizing Seasons and Historical Events

Part 2: Capitalizing Locations

• Capitalizing Buildings and Schools
• Capitalizing Regions and Directions
• Checkpoint: Capitalizing Locations

Part 3: Capitalizing Names, People's Titles, and Pronouns

• Capitalizing Names and Social Titles
• Capitalizing Professional Titles
• Capitalizing Family Titles
• Checkpoint: Capitalizing Names, People's Titles, and Pronouns

Part 4: Capitalizing Groups of People

• Capitalizing Political Groups
• Checkpoint: Capitalizing Groups of People

Part 5: Other Capitalization Rules

• Capitalizing Basic Titles
• Capitalizing Titles
• Capitalizing Brand and Product Names
• Capitalizing Things in Space
• Capitalizing Academic Subjects
• Capitalizing Hyphenated Words
• Checkpoint: Other Capitalization Rules

Part 6: Review

• Review: Rules of Capitalization