Capitalizing Proper Nouns

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What is a proper noun?

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A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or organization. It always starts with a capital letter.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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New York City is an example of a proper noun.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

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Which word should be capitalized in this sentence: 'We are in february.'?

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The word 'February' should be capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

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What is the rule for capitalizing names?

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Always capitalize the first letter of a person's name, like 'Jane' or 'Tommy'.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

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Correct this sentence: 'my friend john walks to school.'

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The correct sentence is 'My friend John walks to school.'

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CCSS.L.1.2A

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What is the first letter of a proper noun?

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The first letter of a proper noun is always capitalized.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

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Front

Which of these is a proper noun: 'museum' or 'Eiffel Tower'?

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'Eiffel Tower' is a proper noun.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

How do you know if a word is a proper noun?

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If it names a specific person, place, or organization, it is a proper noun.

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CCSS.L.1.1B

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.K.1B

Front

Correct this sentence: 'my friend's name is jill smith.'

Back

The correct sentence is 'My friend's name is Jill Smith.'

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CCSS.L.1.6

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Front

What should you do with the names of days and months?

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Capitalize the names of days and months, like 'Monday' and 'January'.

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CCSS.L.1.2A

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CCSS.L.4.2A

CCSS.L.K.2A