Capital Letters

Start with a map or slides

The Capitalization slides introduce capital letters with examples of names and the first word in a sentence. For a broader overview, the Capitalization rules mind map covers the first word after a period, proper nouns, adjectives derived from proper nouns and brand names.

Start with either resource and note the examples you want to remember. Then move to a map that focuses on a particular use.

Explore examples in the maps

The Capital Letters mind map includes the first word in a sentence, the pronoun I, abbreviations and proper nouns. The Capitalization mind map covers sentence beginnings, days, months and holidays, as well as cities and countries. It also mentions seasons.

Read a branch at a time and compare its examples with the words you see in your own writing. You can return to the map when you need a reminder.

Practice with a quiz and flashcards

Capitalizing Titles asks you to choose titles with the correct capitalization. Try it after looking at the introductory resources, then review your choices. Use a map to find related rules and examples as you study.

The page also lists flashcards with prompts about capitalization. One deck includes seasons, institutions and names of relatives, giving you another way to go over specific cases.

Explore the unit

Capital Letters is a section of the Punctuation and Capitalization unit in English language. The page also lists a mind map called Capitalization and Punctuation, which you can use alongside the capital letter resources as you explore the unit.

Choose a resource that fits what you want to practice and work through it at your own pace.