Capitalization 3rd grade ELA

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What is capitalization?

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Capitalization is the use of uppercase letters at the beginning of sentences and for proper nouns.

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When do we capitalize the first word in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word in a sentence to show that it is the beginning of a new thought.

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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 thing, and it is always capitalized.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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Examples of proper nouns include 'Sarah', 'Paris', and 'Monday'.

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How should we write the title of a book?

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The title of a book should have the first letter of each major word capitalized.

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What is the correct way to write 'the white house'?

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The correct way is 'The White House' because it is a proper noun.

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When do we capitalize days of the week?

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We capitalize days of the week because they are proper nouns.

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What is the correct way to write 'my birthday is on january 1st'?

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The correct way is 'My birthday is on January 1st'.

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What do we capitalize in a sentence?

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We capitalize the first word, proper nouns, and titles.

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Is 'soccer' a proper noun?

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No, 'soccer' is a common noun and is not capitalized unless it starts a sentence.