Capitalization
List three reasons why you would use a capital letter.
1. Start of a sentence
2. I
3. Names of people or proper nouns
Use the VC/CV syllable division rule to divide this nonsense word into its syllables. Mark the vowel sounds long or short.
stramlid
stram / lid
Spell the closed syllables your teacher says. You must get all correct to get the points.
1. plab
2. ling
3. stroth
Answer the question using a complete sentence.
What is your favorite holiday?
My favorite holiday is __________.
__________ is my favorite holiday.
What are the 3 rules of closed syllables? You must get all three correct to get the points.
1. One vowel
2. Ends in a consonant
3. Short vowel sound
Create your own sentence that properly uses at least TWO capital letters.
Answers will vary
Use the V/CV syllable division rule to divide this nonsense word into its syllables. Mark the vowel sounds long or short.
blato
bla / to
Spell the open syllables your teacher says. You must get all correct to get the points.
1. stri
2. cha
3. mu
Name three things your teacher looks for in your sentence writing.
-Capital letters at the beginning of the sentence.
-Capital letters for names, proper nouns, I
-Punctuation at the end.
-Proper spacing between words.
-Good handwriting.
-Spelling
What are the 3 rules of open syllables? You must get all three correct to get the points.
1. One vowel
2. Ends in a vowel
3. Long vowel sound
Which of these needs to be capitalized? You must select all to be correct.
beth english library texas computer
Beth English Texas
Use the VC/V syllable division rule to divide the nonsense word into syllables. Mark the vowel sounds long or short.
grackid
grack / id
Spell the open and closed syllables your teacher says. You must get all correct to get the points.
1. fro
2. tren
3. pu
Write this sentence using the handwriting lines correctly.
Reading is my favorite thing to do!
Your teacher will check your handwriting lines.
When two consonants are between two vowels, where do you usually divide the word into syllables?
Between the consonants
Rewrite this sentence to correct all the capitalization errors.
my teacher wishes thanksgiving break was extended until monday so she could go shopping at the river hills mall.
My teacher wishes Thanksgiving break was extended until Monday so she could go shopping at the River Hills Mall.
Use your syllable division knowledge to divide the nonsense word into syllables. Mark your vowel sounds long or short.
stracklimslip
strack / lim / slip
Listen to the nonsense word your teacher says. Spell each syllable of the nonsense word. Then write the whole word.
splatmig
Create your own sentence including all of the following items:
-billy
-vacation to new york
Your sentence must include capitals, punctuation, and good grammar.
Answers will vary.
When one consonant is between two vowels, where should you try to divide the word into syllables FIRST?
After the first vowel
Rewrite these sentences to correct all the capitalization errors.
on tuesday i went to Olive garden, my favorite Restaurant, and had the Lasagna. I love italian food!
On Tuesday I went to Olive Garden, my favorite restaurant, and had the lasagna. I love Italian food!
Use your syllable division knowledge to divide the nonsense word into syllables. Mark your vowel sounds long or short.
equivminboth
e / quiv / min / both
Listen to the nonsense word your teacher says. Spell each syllable of the nonsense word. Then write the whole word.
griminto
Create your own sentence including all of the following items:
-basketball team
-thanksgiving
-angry
Your sentence must include capitals, punctuation, and good grammar.
Answers will vary
When three consonants are between two vowels, how should you divide the word into syllables?
Between the consonants, keeping blends and digraphs together.