M3 P4 W4 capitalization and punctuation

Basic rules
  • We do our work when we should
  • We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
  • Our phone is in our "zakkie" in our bag
  • We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class
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This lesson contains 34 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

Items in this lesson

Basic rules
  • We do our work when we should
  • We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions
  • Our phone is in our "zakkie" in our bag
  • We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

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Learning goals
- I know how to use capitalization correctly.

- I know how to use punctuation correctly.

Slide 2 - Slide

Pitfalls recap
choose the correct word to fill the gap.

Slide 3 - Slide

They gave the presents .... father.
A
too their
B
to their
C
too there
D
to there

Slide 4 - Quiz

The weather is a bit better ...... yesterday.
A
than
B
then

Slide 5 - Quiz

He said he would be there .......
A
to
B
too
C
two

Slide 6 - Quiz

For starters, look at ......design
A
you're
B
your

Slide 7 - Quiz

......both seventeen years old.
A
Their
B
They're
C
There

Slide 8 - Quiz

I know _1_ the mall is, _2_ just down there to the left.
A
1=were,2=it's
B
1=where, 2=it's
C
1=where, 2=its
D
1=we're, 2=its

Slide 9 - Quiz

The museum needs to update ___ online schedule for summer.
A
it's
B
its

Slide 10 - Quiz

We _1_ lost in the middle of Timbuktu. No one knew _2_ we _3_. Next time we travel, _4_ going to bring along a map.
A
1=were, 2=where, 3=were, 4=we're
B
1=were, 2=we're, 3=where, 4=were
C
1=where, 2=were, 3=where, 4=we're
D
1=where, 2=where, 3=were, 4=were

Slide 11 - Quiz

Capitalization & Punctuation
Why is this important?

Slide 12 - Slide

Capitalization & Punctuation
Why is this important?

Without it, your letter will be very difficult to follow for the reader.

Some students do not write any of these and miss a lot of points!

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hi sandy it was so nice to hear from you last week i hope that you and your family are well i have not seen your parents for at least a year please say hi to them from me how is school i have a few weeks left in the school year and am really looking forward to the summer vacation maybe i can come and stay with you for a week just like we did a few years ago that was so much fun please let me know if you want to do that too 

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hi sandy it was so nice to hear from you last week i hope that you and your family are well i have not seen your parents for at least a year please say hi to them from me how is school i have a few weeks left in the school year and am really looking forward to the summer vacation maybe i can come and stay with you for a week just like we did a few years ago that was so much fun please let me know if you want to do that too 

Slide 15 - Slide

Capitalization

Slide 16 - Slide

Capitalization
Let's take a look the words in English that you write with a capital letter!

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Capitalization
  • First letter of a sentence always has a capital! The girl is playing with her doll.  
  • The name of a person, place, object, organization.

Slide 18 - Slide

Capitalization
  • Days of the week: Tuesday, Wednesday etc. 
  • Months: January, February, March, April etc. 
  • Holidays: Christmas, Valentine's Day etc. 

Slide 19 - Slide

Capitalization
The word I (van ik) is always written in capital letter!
I am going to the movies with me, myself and I.

Slide 20 - Slide

punctuation

Slide 21 - Slide

correct the following sentence:
where is your jacket from

Slide 22 - Open question

(UK)  /  period (U.S.)

Slide 23 - Slide

Full Stop ( period)
At the end of a statement – declarative sentence

My dog loves the postman.

To signal the end of a thought.
At the end of a command with mild forcefulness

Please leave the room.

I wish he were here.

Slide 24 - Slide

Slide 25 - Slide

Slide 26 - Slide

seeking information
signal the end of a thought
to express a lot of emotion
rhetorical question
at the end of a statement
a command
a sudden order

Slide 27 - Drag question

Commas
  • Create a list
A burger, fries, salad(,) and a milkshake. 

  • Break up a long sentence into smaller chunks.
When Josh saw the food, his stomach started to grumble.


Slide 28 - Slide

Find the 10 mistakes...
During the holiday, I a lot for school studied. I spent a lot of time on english, because I love english. 
I also went to an shoe store in rotterdam last tuesday.     I wanted to buy a pair of Yeezy's shoes, but they where to expensive. Maybe one day, when Im old, i can afford them. 
timer
5:00

Slide 29 - Slide

Find the 10 mistakes...
During the holiday, I studied a lot for school. I spent a lot of time on English, because I love English. 
I also went to an shoe store in Rotterdam last Tuesday.  I wanted to buy a pair of Yeezy's shoes, but they where too expensive. Maybe one day, when I'm old, I can afford them. 

Slide 30 - Slide

Is this a correct sentence?

I like to soccer and dive.
A
yes
B
no

Slide 31 - Quiz

Is this a correct sentence?

The train conductor gave me a fine for not having a ticket.
A
yes
B
no

Slide 32 - Quiz

Is this a correct sentence?

The plane arrival at midnight.
A
yes
B
no

Slide 33 - Quiz

Is this a correct sentence?

The director of the school received an award.
A
yes
B
no

Slide 34 - Quiz