Lesson Plan Template
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Grade
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Subject
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Section
Third
ELA
Production and Distribution of Writing
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Competency
Capitalization
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Aligned Standards
Writing
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Strand
W.3.5
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Vocabulary
Capitalization: Using uppercase letters at the beginning of words.
Proper Noun: A specific name of a person, place, or thing that needs to be capitalized.
Title of Respect: A word that shows respect, such as Mr., Mrs., Dr., used with a name.
Name Nobility
Capitalize Names and People
Prerequisite Skill
Materials and Preparation
- Whiteboard and markers
- TeachTastic Worksheet Pack for Capitalization of Names and Titles
- Example sentences written on cards
- Student notebooks and pencils
Learning Objectives
- Students will understand the capitalization rules for names of people, pets, and titles of respect.
- Students will be able to identify and correct sentences with incorrectly capitalized names and titles.
- Students will demonstrate their understanding through writing and correcting sentences.
Introduction
Start by discussing why certain words need to be capitalized, focusing on names of people, pets, and titles of respect. Provide an example: "I saw mrs. hicks at the grocery store." Ask students to identify the mistake. Explain that names and titles of respect, such as "Mrs. Hicks," should always be capitalized.
Explicit Instruction/Teacher modeling
Write the sentence "I saw mrs. hicks at the grocery store." on the board. Explain that "Mrs." and "Hicks" are proper nouns and must be capitalized. Correct the sentence by changing "mrs. hicks" to "Mrs. Hicks." Provide additional examples, such as:
- "dr. wu is my doctor."
- "My cat mittens is very playful."
Guided Practice
Hand out the Guided Practice worksheet from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack. Work through the first few sentences together, identifying the names and titles that need capitalization and correcting them. Use cards with written sentences to engage students in identifying mistakes and correcting them in front of the class.
Independent Practice
Students will complete the Practice worksheet independently, where they correct sentences with incorrectly capitalized names and titles and write new sentences correctly using names and titles.
Differentiation
Support
- Visual Aids: Use posters or charts with various names and titles correctly capitalized.
- Peer Assistance: Pair students who understand the concept with those needing extra help.
Extension
- Real-Life Application: Ask students to bring in a piece of writing from home, such as a letter or email, and identify if the names and titles are correctly capitalized.
- Creative Writing: Have students write a short story or diary entry including multiple names and titles, focusing on correct capitalization.
Assessment
Use the Assessment worksheet from the TeachTastic Worksheet Pack to evaluate students' understanding. Ensure they can accurately identify and correct capitalization mistakes involving names and titles in sentences.
Review and closing
Review the importance of capitalizing the names of people, pets, and titles of respect. Address common misconceptions, such as thinking only the first letter of a sentence should be capitalized. Allow students to ask any final questions or share their observations about the lesson.
Misconceptions
- Only the first word of a sentence is capitalized: Clarify that proper nouns, such as names and titles, must also be capitalized.
- Titles of respect are always capitalized: Ensure students understand that titles of respect are only capitalized when used with a name or as a name.