Exploring Capitalization and Punctuation Rules

The lesson begins with a recap of capitalization and punctuation. Students learn capitalization rules using the acronym MINTS, which stands for Months, I, Names, Titles, and Start of sentences. They practice these rules with partners. The lesson then introduces basic punctuation marks: period, question mark, and exclamation mark, followed by partner practice. The session concludes with a summary and an independent assignment.

Why is it important to use capital letters in writing?

• To show the start of a new sentence and give credit

• To make the text look fancy

• To make the text longer

• To confuse the reader

What does the 'M' in the acronym MINTS stand for?

• Markers

• Moments

• Months

• Minutes

Which of the following is an example of capitalizing the letter 'I' correctly?

• Julie and I play during recess

• Julie and i play during recess

• julie and i play during recess

• julie and I play during recess

What does the 'N' in MINTS represent?

• Numbers

• Nouns

• Notes

• Names

Which of the following sentences is correctly capitalized?

• Henry's favorite holiday is thanksgiving.

• henry's favorite holiday is thanksgiving.

• Henry's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

• henry's favorite holiday is Thanksgiving.

What punctuation mark is used at the end of a sentence to show excitement?

• Exclamation mark

• Question mark

• Comma

• Period

When do we use a period?

• At the end of an excited statement

• At the end of a question

• At the end of a regular sentence

• In the middle of a sentence

Which punctuation mark is used to ask a question?

• Question mark

• Comma

• Period

• Exclamation mark

What punctuation mark should be used at the end of the sentence: 'I can't wait to see the Lego movie'?

• Comma

• Question mark

• Period

• Exclamation mark

Which of the following sentences is correctly punctuated?

• How many siblings do you have.

• How many siblings do you have?

• How many siblings do you have!

• How many siblings do you have,