Language Arts: A Mini Lesson for Capitalization, Part 2
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Capitalization, Part 2 is one of the 30 MicroLessons (mini lessons) available in the series, Language Arts Presenter.
Just connect your computer to a digital projector or SMART
Board, select a student to operate the mouse and let Julie, the avatar, teach
your kids a lesson on Capitalization, Part 2.
This MicroLesson (like all of the others in the series)
comes with a word search activity and a crossword puzzle based entirely on the
presentation--the words found in the word search provide the word bank for the
crossword puzzle.
Therefore, this presentation along with the time required to complete both puzzles will require 50-60 classroom minutes.
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MicroLesson 16
Capitalization, Part 2
Presentation Time: 24-29 minutes
By the end of this MicroLesson, students will be able to capitalize...
- the names of organizations and institutions.
- the names of historical documents, events, and periods of time.
- the names of days, months, and holidays.
- the names of automobiles, trains, ships, and aircraft.
- the abbreviations B.C, A.D., A.M., and P.M.
- the first word in every sentence and direct quotation.
- the greeting and closing of a letter or e-mail.
- each line of an outline.
- all the important words in the titles of intellectual or
creative works.
In addition, students will recognize correct capitalization in 15
sample sentences.
Capitalization, Part 2, Full Version comes with a word
search, and a crossword puzzle.
I have thoroughly tested this MicroLesson with actual students in real-life, public, middle school classrooms--the vast majority of students became engaged, responsive, and productive (even the knuckleheads).
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Both of the screenshots below are samples from the instruction portion of Capitalization, Part 2.
These screenshots show how one of the questions and its associated answer appear in Capitalization, Part 2:
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Here is the word search activity for Capitalization, Part 2.
The words found in the activity above become the word bank for this crossword puzzle:
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Like all of the MicroLessons in the Language Arts Presenter
series, Capitalization, Part 2 includes...
- definitions and examples.
- direct instruction.
- a summary of the instruction.
- practice quizzes ranging from 5 to 15 questions.
- an on-screen answer key.
- a word search and crossword puzzle to extend the mini
lesson.
Teachers report that during MicroLessons, they...
- appoint students to be mouse operators while they roam the classroom, keeping a wary eye on the knuckleheads.
- become dynamic partners with the avatars, giving additional examples of concepts, checking for comprehension, and reading questions and answer choices orally to the class.
- record scores, grade papers, or even work on lesson plans.
All of the titles in the Language Arts Presenter series are accessible with any of the major web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari. As a result, these apps are compatible with all versions of both Windows and Mac.
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Capitalization, Part 2, Free Version is...
- complete in every regard.
- fully operational.
- available for an unlimited time trial.
The "Free Trial Version" stamps are a necessary
annoyance.
When you consider the fact that I spent two and a half years of my life developing these MicroLessons, I would sincerely hope that you would agree that giving them away completely free of charge is not a plausible option.
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Capitalization, Part 2, Full Version...
- is exactly the same as the free version.
- is completely devoid of all "Free Trial Version" stamps.
- comes with a word search and a crossword puzzle.
Both versions of Capitalization, Part 2 are accessible with any of the major web browsers, including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome, and Safari. As a result, these apps are compatible with all versions of both Windows and Mac.
NOW ON SALE: 50% OFF!The Mechanics Bundle contains all eight Mechanics MicroLessons from the Language Arts Presenter series.
If purchased individually, the total cost for Capitalization, Part 2 along with its 7 companions would be $34.65. The bundle is now available for the much lower cost of $19.75--a savings of over 50%!
The titles in The Mechanics Bundle are as follows:
- Captialization, Part 1
- Capitalization, Part 2
- Using Commas, Part 1
- Using Commas, Part 2
- Using Colons and Semicolons
- Using Quotation Marks
- Using Apostrophes
- Using Hyphens and Dashes
The Mechanics Bundle comes with a word search and a crossword puzzle for each MicroLesson.
MicroLesson 16: Capitalization, Part 2, Full Version by Chad Manis is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
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