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English 9Mr. Rinka - Lesson #30
CapitalizationRomeo and Juliet
Discussion
Capitalization
You must Capitalize the first word in a sentence.
My sister is going to summer camp.
Every rule that we will learn is important.
Why are you afraid? Nothing will harm you.
Capitalization
You must Capitalize first words of direct quotations.
Paul said, “We should go to the library.”
Coach reminded us, “Play the way you practiced.”
Capitalization
You must Capitalize both the first word of a salutation and closing in a letter.
Dear Jean, Dear friends,
Yours truly, Sincerely,
Capitalization
You must Capitalize the interjection “O” and the pronoun I.
My mother and I are going to the circus.
O, I hope we have good seats.
Capitalization
You must Capitalize all proper nouns and proper adjectives.
Common Nouns Proper Nouns Proper Adjectives
poet Shakespeare Shakespearean sonnet
country France French cuisine
a king King Arthur Arthurian tale
a city Chicago Chicago skyline
Capitalization
Do not Capitalize the following with proper nouns containing more than one word:
Articles (the, a ,an) Short prepositions with fewer than five lettersCoordinating conjunctions“to” when starting an infinitive
Capitalization
Alexander the Great
National Association of Realtors
“Working to Help All People”
Association of Poets and Writers
Capitalization
You must Capitalize names of persons and animals.
Given Names Juan Marie Kim Sarah
Surnames Alavez Smith Ki Garcia
Animals Puffy Spot Bugs Bunny
Capitalization
You must Capitalize abbreviations like Mr. and Ms. as well as Jr. and Sr.
Mr. Elmore Williams, Sr.
Ms. Jean Parker
Paula Thomas, M.D.
Capitalization
You must Capitalize all geographical names.
Type of Name Examples
Towns and Cities
Chicago Paris Tokyo RomeMexico City Kuala Lumpur Beijing
Counties and Townships
Dade County Cherokee CountyPort Edwards Township Seacrest Township
States and Provinces
Michigan California New YorkOttowa British Columbia Quebec
Capitalization
Type of Name ExamplesCountries Canada Malaysia Japan
Russia Poland Sweden
Continents Africa Europe AsiaAntarctica North America
Islands Florida Keys the West Indies Samoan Islands Philippines
Mountains Alps Mount KilimanjaroHimalayan Mountains
Capitalization
Type of Name ExamplesOther Land Forms
Cape Cod Victoria Falls Sahara DesertSinai Peninsula Rift Valley
Bodies of Water
Pacific Ocean Red Sea Indus River Lake Ontario Malacca Straits
Parks Yellowstone National Park Central Park Cape Lookout State Park
Regions Southeast Middle East MidwestNew England Pacific Rim Great Plains
Roads, Streets, Highways
Turner Road Main StreetInterstate 95 Northern Turnpike
Capitalization
You must Capitalize words like city, island, street and park only when part of a name.
Proper Nouns Common Nounslife in New York City life in a big city
a trip to Long Island a trip to the island
down the Hudson River
down the lazy river
on Main Street on one of the streets
a walk in Washington Park
a walk in the park
Capitalization
Do not Capitalize words like “north” or “south” when they indicate direction, but do Capitalize them when referring to regions.
Go north for one mile and then west for two miles.
We want to move to the South where it is warmer.
Capitalization
Do not Capitalize the second word of a hyphenated word.
His family lived on Twenty-third Street.
We walked down Forty-second Street in New York City.
Place Capital Letters Where Needed.
our class went to monument park on thirty-fifth street.
mr. and mrs. jones from miami, florida were visiting us.
the alps are located in france and switzerland.
dad wants to visit the province of yunnan in china.
the teacher said, “all students must be on time.”
Place Capital Letters Where Needed.
Our class went to Monument Park on Thirty-fifth Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Jones from Miami, Florida were visiting us.
The Alps are located in France and Switzerland.
Dad wants to visit the province of Yunnan in China.
the teacher said, “all students must be on time.”
Place Capital Letters Where Needed.
travelling west, i hoped to reach piedmont state park.
mark olson, jr. from the hawaiian islands loves to surf.
the nile river in egypt flows north into the mediterranean sea.
the mesabi range is in minnesota, a state in the midwest.
groups like the national association of professional women support worthy causes.
Place Capital Letters Where Needed.
Travelling west, I hoped to reach Piedmont State Park.
Mark Olson, Jr. from the Hawaiian Islands loves to surf.
The Nile River in Egypt flows north into the Mediterranean Sea.
The Mesabi Range is in Minnesota, a state in the Midwest.
Groups like the National Association of Professional Women support worthy causes.
Romeo and Juliet Discussion
How should we resolve conflict?
Is there the phenomenon of “love at first sight”?
What role should family play in love/marriage?
Are our lives determined by fate or free will?
If Romeo or Juliet had been your friend, what advice would you have given him/her?
How should we resolve conflict?
Violence: Might Makes Right
Avoidance: Stay Away from Your Adversary
Communication: Conflict Resolution
Compromise: Win/Win-Respecting Differences
Is there the phenomenon of “love at first sight”?
Instant Spark: We Recognize “The One”.
Process: Growing in Love.
Proximity: Learning to Love.
What role should family play in love/marriage?
Arranged marriage: Parents Choose.
Counsel: Advise with Positive and Negatives
Supportive: Stand behind Choice No Matter
Detached: Accept Whatever Person Chooses.
Are our lives determined by fate or free will?
Destiny: What going to Happen Will happen.
Free Will: We Are the “Creators of Our Lives”.
Both: There are Aspects We Control and Aspects We Don’t Control.
If Romeo or Juliet had been your friend, what advice would
you have given him/her?
Forget this!
Wait.
Talk with parents.