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Rules of Capitalization. September 4, 2012. Rule One: Capitalizing Names. People: M iss L usebrink, H arry P otter, R on, and V oldermort. Places: R oton M iddle S chool, and N orwalk, C onnecticut. Groups: T he B eatles, B lack E yed P eas, and D epartment of M ysteries.
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Rules of Capitalization September 4, 2012
Rule One: Capitalizing Names People: Miss Lusebrink, Harry Potter, Ron, and Voldermort. Places:Roton Middle School, and Norwalk, Connecticut. Groups:The Beatles, Black Eyed Peas, and Department of Mysteries.
Rule One: Capitalizing Names Months:September, May, and June. Days:Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Holidays:Halloween, President’s Day, and Mother’s Day.
Rule Two: Titles of People • Titles are used before names: • President Obama • Mr. Vellucci • Mayor Moccia • The Dark Lord Voldermort
Rule Three: First Word in Dialogue Dialogue: In a text, dialogue shows when someone is speaking. “ Rule number two: You will not bother me while I'm working. Rule number three: You will not cry, or whine, or laugh, or giggle, or sneeze or barf or fart! So no, no, no annoying sounds. All right?” - Gru
Rule Four: Names of Organizations, Nationalities, Buildings, and Historical Events Organizations: American Red Cross and Real Madrid Nationalities: Mexican, Italian, and American Buildings:Empire State Building, Gillette Stadium, and The White House Historical Events: Revolutionary War and The Great Depression
Rule Five: Opening and Closing of Letter Dear Santa Claus, I have been very good this year. Please bring me a puppy or kitty for Christmas this year. Sincerely, Mary Lou Blue