H4 P3 W5 capitalization and punctuation

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

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

Learning goals

- I know how to use capitalization correctly

- I know how to use punctuation correctly

correct the following sentence:
where is your jacket from

Capitalization & Punctuation

Why is this important?

Capitalization & Punctuation

Why is this important?

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

Let's make sure this isn't you in the test!

Capitalization

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

Capitalization

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.

Capitalization

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

Capitalization

The word I (van ik) is always written in capital letter!

I am going to the movies with me, myself and I.

punctuation

(UK)  /  period (U.S.)

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.

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

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.

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. 

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. 

correct sentences.

Is this a correct sentence?

I like to soccer and dive.

1. yes
2. no

Is this a correct sentence?

The train conductor gave me a fine for not having a ticket.

1. yes
2. no

Is this a correct sentence?

The plane arrival at midnight.

1. yes
2. no

Is this a correct sentence?

The director of the school received an award.

1. yes
2. no

learning goals

I know the plot of Generation A

Individual study

Read Generation A

Don't have the book with you?

Write a practice letter

or

Work on Holmwoods