Capitalization Lesson

What Do We Capitalize?

1. Names of People

Always capitalize a person’s name.

Examples:

• Aunt Rachel
• Emma
• Dr. Lee
• William Shakespeare

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2. Titles of Books, Movies, and Plays

Capitalize the important words in titles.

Examples:

• Romeo and Juliet
• Finding Nemo
• Bridge to Terabithia
• The Lion King

💡 Do NOT capitalize small words like and, to, of unless they are the first word.

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3. Places and Landmarks

Capitalize special places.

Examples:

• Grand Canyon
• Mount Everest
• Golden Gate Bridge
• Han River

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4. Cities, States, Countries, and Continents

Capitalize names of locations.

Examples:

• Arizona
• Chicago
• South America
• New York City

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5. Days, Months, and Holidays

Capitalize special days and holidays.

Examples:

• Monday
• April
• December
• Fourth of July

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6. Schools, Stores, and Buildings

Capitalize names of businesses and organizations.

Examples:

• Hanbit Elementary School
• Wilson Bookstore
• Carnegie Hall

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Summary

We capitalize:
✅ Names of people
✅ Places
✅ Titles
✅ Days and months
✅ Holidays
✅ Buildings and schools