Proofreading

 

Proofreading Task #2: Capitalization

Review the following rules.

  1. Capitalize the first word of a sentence.
Mistake Correct

you'd be surprised at how many students make this mistake.

You'd be surprised at how many students make this mistake.

 

  1. Capitalize proper nouns. (Proper nouns are the specific names of people, places, or things).
Mistake Correct

I went to france last year.

I went to France last year.

I go to presidio middle school.

I go to Presidio Middle School.

My best friend is brenda.

My best friend is Brenda.

 

  1. Use a capital "I" when referring to yourself.
Mistake Correct

Last week i felt sick.

Last week I felt sick.


Lesson Steps

  1. Proofread your writing portfolio, looking for any mistakes in capitalization.

Self Check

  • Did you capitalize the first word of every sentence?
  • Did you capitalize all proper nouns?
  • When referring to yourself, did you use an upper case "I"?