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    Checking for Capitalization

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    Subject: ELA (English Language Arts)

    Lesson Length: 30 - 45 mins

    Topic: Capitalization and Proofing

    Grade Level: 4

    Standards / Framework:

    Brief Description: Students will demonstrate correct capitalization in their writing.

    Know Before You Start: Students should understand capitalization rules.

    Hook:

    • Display the sample comic. Ask students to analyze the comic for missing capital letters.

    • Have students discuss with a partner where capital letters should be used in the comic.

    • Discuss when capital letters should be used, e.g., proper nouns, titles, the start of a sentence, etc.  

    • Model and discuss how capitalization helps the reader to understand text.

    Activity:

    • Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a two-panel comic demonstrating the correct use of capitalization.

      • Panel 1: Include text using incorrect capitalization.

      • Panel 2: Show the same text written correctly.

    Closure:

    • Students can peer edit each other’s comics and check for capitalization.

    Differentiation:

    • Print out the sample comic for students to correct.

    • Provide visual reference for basic capitalization rules.

    • Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.

    Resources:

    • Comic to print or display: Comic.

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