Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Second
ELA
Conventions of Standard English
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Competency
Capitalization
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Aligned Standards
Language
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Strand
L.2.2.a
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Vocabulary
Place Prestige
Capitalize Names of Places
Prerequisite Skill
None Assigned
Materials and Preparation
Guided Practice Worksheet: Capitalize Names of Places
Independent Practice Worksheet: Capitalize Names of Places
Learning Objectives
Introduction
Discuss the importance of correctly capitalizing names of places in writing. Emphasize how it enhances clarity and accuracy.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Learn with an example Present a sample sentence: "The thames river flows through the heart of london." Ask students: "Do you see any capitalization errors?" "Correct the capitalization if needed." Discuss key ideas: Capitalize names of cities, states, countries, continents, and geographical features. Do not capitalize common words like "the" or "of" unless they begin a sentence. Provide the solution: "Capitalize Thames River and London."
Guided Practice
Students work on the guided practice worksheet, "Capitalize Names of Places," in pairs or groups. They circle and correct capitalization errors.
Independent Practice
Students complete the independent practice worksheet, "Capitalize Names of Places," individually, applying the learned capitalization rules.
Differentiation
Support
Provide additional support as needed, offering one-on-one assistance during independent practice. Use additional examples for clarification.
Extension
Challenge advanced students to create their own sentences with capitalization errors for peers to correct.
Assessment
Evaluate student performance based on guided and independent practice. Use the exit ticket as a formative assessment.
Review and closing
Summarize key points about capitalizing names of places. Reinforce the importance of accurate capitalization for effective communication in writing.
Misconceptions
Address common misconceptions, such as confusion about when to capitalize certain words, with clear examples and practice opportunities.