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Capitalizing Names and Titles of Respect – Capital letters show importance – Capitalize people and pet names – Always start names like ‘Jenny’ or ‘Spot’ with a capital letter – Titles of respect need capitals – Mr., Mrs., Dr., should always be capitalized – Review: What is capitalization? – Capitalization is using a big letter at the start of a word | This slide introduces the concept of capitalization, emphasizing its role in highlighting the importance of names and titles. Explain that capital letters are not just bigger versions of lowercase letters; they have special uses. One of these uses is at the beginning of names of people and pets, which shows respect and recognition. Additionally, titles of respect such as ‘Mr.’, ‘Mrs.’, and ‘Dr.’ also start with capital letters. Review the basic definition of capitalization to ensure all students are on the same page. Use examples to illustrate each point and ask students to come up with their own examples. This will prepare them for more in-depth practice in the following activities.

Capital Letters: People, Pets, and Respect – What are capital letters? – Big letters like A, B, C used at the start of sentences – When to use capital letters – Use them for the first word in a sentence and ‘special’ words – Capitalizing names and pets – Always capitalize names of people like ‘Maria’ and pets like ‘Buddy’ – Titles of respect – Use capitals for Mr., Mrs., Dr., and titles before names | This slide introduces the concept of capital letters and their usage in written English. Capital letters are the larger versions of the alphabet and are used at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns, which include the names of people and pets, as well as titles of respect. Emphasize the importance of recognizing when to use capital letters to mark the beginning of a sentence and to show respect when addressing individuals by their titles. Provide examples of each case, and encourage students to practice by writing sentences that include capitalized names and titles of respect.

Capitalizing Names and Titles – Always capitalize people’s names – Names like Emma, Mr. Brown start with a capital – Examples: Sarah, Michael, Dr. Smith – Sarah is a friend. Michael found a frog. Dr. Smith is my teacher. – Practice: Capitalize names in sentences – I will give sentences, and you will capitalize names. | This slide introduces the concept of capitalization of names and titles, which is a fundamental rule in English grammar. Start by explaining that every person’s name, whether it is their first or last name, begins with a capital letter. Provide clear examples with common names and include a title of respect to illustrate the concept. Then, engage the students with a practice activity where they will apply this rule by capitalizing names within given sentences. This activity will help reinforce their understanding and ensure they can recognize and correctly capitalize names in their writing.

Capitalizing Names of Pets – Pets’ names are important – Just like people, pets’ names get capitalized – Examples: Whiskers, Fido – Whiskers the Cat, Fido the Dog show respect – Activity: Write sentences – Use pet names in sentences and capitalize them – Capitalize each pet’s name – Remember, names like ‘dog’ aren’t capitalized | This slide introduces the concept of capitalizing pet names to show their importance and uniqueness. Start by explaining that pets are part of the family and their names should be treated with the same respect as human names. Provide clear examples with common pet names. For the activity, encourage students to write creative sentences using pet names they know, ensuring they capitalize each name. This will help reinforce the rule and allow them to practice proper capitalization. Offer guidance and support as they work on this activity, and remind them that while the specific names of pets are capitalized, general animal names like ‘cat’ or ‘dog’ are not unless they’re part of a title.

Capitalizing Titles of Respect – Capitalize titles like Mr., Mrs., Dr. – Show respect through capitalization – It’s polite to use titles for adults – Examples: Mr. Johnson, Dr. Lee – Always use a capital letter for people’s titles – Practice with titles in sentences – Let’s write sentences using these titles correctly | This slide introduces the concept of capitalizing titles of respect such as Mr., Mrs., and Dr. It’s important to convey to the students that using a capital letter for these titles is a sign of respect. Provide clear examples of each title in use, such as Mr. Johnson, Dr. Lee, and Mrs. Thompson. Encourage the students to think of other titles of respect that they know and use them in sentences. As an activity, students can write sentences using titles they commonly see or hear, ensuring they capitalize them correctly. This will help reinforce the rule and the respect associated with the titles.

The Importance of Capitalization – Capitalization clarifies text – It helps us distinguish proper nouns and sentence starts – It highlights sentence elements – Capital letters signal names, titles, and important words – Practice with a paragraph – Find and explain capitals in a given paragraph | This slide introduces the concept of capitalization and its significance in writing. Capitalization aids in the clarity of our reading and writing by indicating the beginning of new sentences and the presence of proper nouns, such as the names of people and pets, as well as titles of respect. To reinforce this lesson, students will engage in an activity where they will identify the use of capital letters within a paragraph. This exercise will help them understand the practical application of capitalization rules. Encourage students to explain why each capital letter is used, reinforcing their understanding of the concept.

Class Activity: Capital Letter Hunt! – Search for capital letters in a story – Pair up for a teamwork challenge – Work with a classmate to find all the capitals – Discuss your discoveries together – Present your findings to the class – Each pair will share what names, pets, and titles they found | This activity is designed to reinforce the concept of capitalization, specifically focusing on names of people, pets, and titles of respect. Students will work in pairs to encourage collaboration and peer learning. Provide a short story or a passage to each pair and ask them to circle all the capital letters they find. Then, guide them to identify which of those are used for names, pets, and titles. After the hunt, facilitate a class discussion where each pair shares their findings. This will help students learn from each other and clarify any misconceptions. As a teacher, be prepared to offer additional examples and to praise correct identifications to reinforce learning.

Capitalization: Wrapping Up & Homework – Recap: Rules of capitalization – Homework: Write a friendly letter – Write to a friend and practice using capitals – Use capitals for names & titles – Remember to capitalize names of people, pets, and titles like Mr., Mrs., Dr. – Next class: Capitalizing places | As we conclude today’s lesson, remind the students of the capitalization rules we’ve learned, emphasizing the importance of using capital letters for people’s names, pets’ names, and titles of respect. For homework, they should write a letter to a friend, carefully capitalizing where necessary. This exercise will help reinforce their understanding. In the next class, we’ll expand our knowledge to capitalizing geographical names and places, building on what we’ve learned today. Encourage students to look around for examples of capitalization in their environment to share in the next class.