Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Capitalization

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

3, 4

Overview

Capitalization means using a capital letter at the head of a word. When you capitalize words, you set them apart from other words to highlight a special quality. In this informational resource, students will learn how to follow capitalization rules. Games and worksheets are provided with this resource. 

    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 3

    ELA21.3.36

    Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of standard English grammar including punctuation, capitalization, sentence formation, and spelling appropriate for third grade.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.3.36

    Vocabulary

    • Demonstrate
    • Knowledge
    • Rules of standard English grammar
    • Punctuation
    • Capitalization
    • Sentence formation
    • Spelling

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Standard English grammar and spelling conventions.
    • Punctuation marks and their appropriate usage.
    • Capitalization rules for standard English.
    • Complete sentences have a subject and predicate and end with an ending punctuation mark.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Demonstrate knowledge of the rules of standard English grammar.
    • Use appropriate punctuation.
    • Use correct capitalization.
    • Form sentences correctly.
    • Spell third grade level words correctly.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • There are rules to forming grammatically correct sentences in standard English.
    • When writing, they must use punctuation correctly, capitalize appropriate words, form complete sentences with subject-verb agreement, and spell the words that are appropriate for third graders.
    English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 4

    ELA21.4.38

    Compose complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement, punctuation, and usage.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:ELA21.4.38

    Vocabulary

    • Compose
    • Complete sentences
    • Subject-verb agreement
    • Punctuation

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • A complete sentence has at least one subject and one predicate.
    • A subject and its verb must both be singular or both plural.
    • A complete sentence ends with an ending punctuation mark and there are other punctuation marks that may need to be included.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Write complete sentences with correct subject-verb agreement and appropriate punctuation and word usage.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    • The proper conventions of a complete sentence must be used to convey their intended meaning.
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    Informational Material

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    Turtle Diary
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