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You have just been hired as a customer support worker for a leading bookstore chain. Your job is to compile a list of requested book subjects and to pass this list on to your supervisor. After scanning the list, you notice some capitalization errors. Underline words needing capitalization.
Book Descriptions
1. illustrated study of the earth’s ecosystems
2. phoenician trading in africa from the twelfth century b.c. to the seventh century
3. how to begin a chess club
4. an a to z guide for training german shepherds
5. a coffee-table book featuring time magazine’s people of the year
6. how to make an a in physics 102
7. an index of famous quotes such as “o for a muse of fire . . .”
8. an english translation of giuseppe verdi’s aïda (act I–act IV)
9. literary criticism on cry, the beloved country by alan paton
10. an analysis of the cold war by dr. alice r. whitehall
11. information about a potential naval war during the american civil war, the start of the U.S. navy,
gunboats, and the monitor and merrimac
12. the first flight of the wright flyer at kitty hawk, north carolina
13. lighthouses of lake huron and lake erie
14. the space race between the united states and the soviet union, sputnik I, and john h. glenn jr.’s orbit
You have just been hired as a customer support worker for a leading bookstore chain. Your job is to compile a list of requested book subjects and to pass this list on to your supervisor. After scanning the list, you notice some capitalization errors. Underline words needing capitalization.
Book Descriptions
1. illustrated study of the earth’s ecosystems
2. phoenician trading in africa from the twelfth century b.c. to the seventh century
3. how to begin a chess club
4. an a to z guide for training german shepherds
5. a coffee-table book featuring time magazine’s people of the year
6. how to make an a in physics 102
7. an index of famous quotes such as “o for a muse of fire . . .”
8. an english translation of giuseppe verdi’s aïda (act I–act IV)
9. literary criticism on cry, the beloved country by alan paton
10. an analysis of the cold war by dr. alice r. whitehall
11. information about a potential naval war during the american civil war, the start of the U.S. navy,
gunboats, and the monitor and merrimac
12. the first flight of the wright flyer at kitty hawk, north carolina
13. lighthouses of lake huron and lake erie
14. the space race between the united states and the soviet union, sputnik I, and john h. glenn jr.’s orbit
Practice CRewrite the following paragraph, correcting the fifteen errors in capitalization.
A few years ago my family visited this area of north Carolina. Sixteen strong, we had to find a variety of Tourist attractions to appeal to each one’s interests. Everyone wanted to ride the railway, but not every-one wanted to go White-water rafting. Naturally we all enjoyed congregating at places such as ryan’s and wendy’s to eat. Strangely enough, one of the favorite outings was down a short trail to a cold mountain stream with a huge Slippery Rock, where the water dropped six feet into a pristine pond. And no one even had to get his visa card out to pay for it! Because this particular activity was so rewarding, I was reminded of the last few lines of the poem “the Road not Taken” by Robert Frost.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
It’s not always the glamorous and expensive places such as the Biltmore house or the Grove park inn that are the most enjoyable and fulfilling. Sometimes it’s just a small trail off a back road near Cashiers, North carolina.
A few years ago my family visited this area of North Carolina. Sixteen strong, we had to find a variety of
tourist attractions to appeal to each one’s interests. Everyone wanted to ride the railway, but not everyone
wanted to go white-water rafting. Naturally we all enjoyed congregating at places such as Ryan’s and
Wendy’s to eat. Strangely enough one of the favorite outings was down a short trail to a cold mountain
stream with a huge slippery rock, where the water dropped six feet into a pristine pond. And no one even
had to get his Visa out to pay for it! Because this particular activity was so rewarding, I was reminded of the
last few lines of the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
It’s not always the glamorous and expensive places such as the Biltmore House or the Grove Park Inn
that are the most enjoyable and fulfilling. Sometimes it’s just a small trail off a back road near Cashiers,
Practice CRewrite the following paragraph, correcting the fifteen errors in capitalization.
A few years ago my family visited this area of north Carolina. Sixteen strong, we had to find a variety of Tourist attractions to appeal to each one’s interests. Everyone wanted to ride the railway, but not every-one wanted to go White-water rafting. Naturally we all enjoyed congregating at places such as ryan’s and wendy’s to eat. Strangely enough, one of the favorite outings was down a short trail to a cold mountain stream with a huge Slippery Rock, where the water dropped six feet into a pristine pond. And no one even had to get his visa card out to pay for it! Because this particular activity was so rewarding, I was reminded of the last few lines of the poem “the Road not Taken” by Robert Frost.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.
It’s not always the glamorous and expensive places such as the Biltmore house or the Grove park inn that are the most enjoyable and fulfilling. Sometimes it’s just a small trail off a back road near Cashiers, North carolina.
A few years ago my family visited this area of North Carolina. Sixteen strong, we had to find a variety of tourist
attractions to appeal to each one’s interests. Everyone wanted to ride the railway, but not everyone wanted to go white-
water rafting. Naturally we all enjoyed congregating at places such as Ryan’s and Wendy’s to eat. Strangely enough, one
of the favorite outings was down a short trail to a cold mountain stream with a huge slippery rock, where the water
dropped six feet into a pristine pond. And no one even had to get his Visa card out to pay for it! Because this particular
activity was so rewarding, I was reminded of the last few lines of the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost.
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.
It’s not always the glamorous and expensive places such as the Biltmore House or the Grove Park Inn that are the most
enjoyable and fulfilling. Sometimes it’s just a small trail off a back road near Cashiers, North Carolina.
Purpose3 Analogy has a clear sense of audience and effectively communicates the author’s message.2 Analogy has an unclear sense of audience and only adequately communicates the author’s message.1 Analogy has no sense of audience or fails to communicates the author’s message.
Comparison3 Analogy makes a clear, memorable connection between vehicle and tenor and is not forced.2 Analogy makes some connection to the tenor idea or is somewhat forced.1 Analogy makes no connection to a specific tenor idea or is obviously forced.
Details3 Writing includes abundant, vivid details to expand the analogy.2 Writing includes sufficient details to expand the analogy.1 Writing includes inadequate details to expand the analogy.
MESSAGE SCORE
MEchAnicS
Grammar and Usage3 Writer displays a command of grade-level skills (e.g., agreement, verb and pronoun usage, sentence structure).2 Writer displays a basic knowledge of grade-level skills (e.g., agreement, verb and pronoun usage, sentence structure).1 Writer displays little or no knowledge of grade-level grammar skills.
Spelling3 Writer uses and spells words above grade level.2 Writer spells words on grade level.1 Writer misspells grade-level words.
Capitalization and Punctuation3 Writer demonstrates a command of grade-level capitalization and punctuation.2 Writer demonstrates an understanding of grade-level capitalization and punctuation.1 Writer misuses grade-level capitalization and/or punctuation.
joseph juneau, founder of juneau, was born in montreal, canada, on may 28, 1833.
the community of helena was born when explorers found gold in last chance gulch.
jack nicklaus, the famous golfer, was born in columbus.
workmen in trenton produced 21,092,580
feet of wire to hold up the golden gate bridge.
charleston is said to be the “most northern” of the
southern cities and the “most southern” of the northern cities.
jackson was named after major general andrew jackson who later became the seventh president of the united states.
the spanish established sante fe ten years before the mayflower pilgrims established plymouth colony.
the first mail deliv-ered by the pony express reached sacramento on april 13, 1860.
Center a United States map on the board. Flags of various states could be used as a border. Using heavy black lines or pieces of black yarn, connect the various sentence strips to the state capital that each
discusses. In a pocket at the bottom of the board, place several dozen tiny cards with the letter C on them. Students attach one of these cards over every word that has a capitalization error.
Chapter 11: UNITED STATES CAPITALization
Design your board to look like a typical road map. Use punctuation marks as symbols for the various kinds of roads. Create sentence strips to il-lustrate the six kinds of punctuation marks found in
Chapter 12, leaving spaces for the punctuation. Ask students to write the correct punctuation in each sentence.
Chapter 12: Punctuation Highways
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Punctuation Highways
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When you get lost, it is important not to panic.
Have you looked at the road map?
The trip should go smoothly; I have a great road map. ;
My goals are as follows: stay alert, stay awake, and stay on the right road.
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A good map will point you in the right direction.
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