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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #5
Lesson Objective: Students will capitalize the correct titles of people.
Introduction: “How do we know when to capitalize someone’s name? If it is a
person’s first name, it is easy to remember to capitalize the name of the person, but
what if it is a title of a person?”
Instruction: “Look at the top of your page. Using capital letters with titles of people
can be a little tricky. When you refer to someone by their title, you should capitalize
the title. For example, if you mention that you have an aunt, you would not capitalize
the word aunt. If you refer to your Aunt Diane, you do have to capitalize both the
word Aunt and the word Diane because you are calling her that by name. The first
example does not use the word aunt as part of the title. The second one is a little
more difficult. The second and third sentences call her by name. She is Aunt Diane, so
the title Aunt is capitalized along with her name. The same rule applies to Uncle Jim.
Today, you will apply the rules for capitalizing titles of people.”
Guided Practice: “Look at the examples. Why is the word grandpa capitalized in
the second sentence? (Allow students to respond.) In the first sentence, the word
grandpa is used as the title of the grandfather. In other words, if you were to call him,
you would call him Grandpa because that is his name or title. In the second sentence,
grandpa is used to describe someone rather than being used as a title or name. Look
at the next two examples. One of them is correct as it is. Decide which one is
correct, and write correct on the line next to it. For the one that is incorrect, rewrite
the sentence with correct capitalization on the line next to the item. (Allow students
to look at the item on their own and write answers.) How many of you thought the
first item was correct as it is? Is her name Grandma Dorothy? It is, so the first item is
wrong. You should have rewritten the sentence with Grandma using a capital G on the
line next to the first sentence. The second sentence doesn’t use the word grandma as
a name, but rather a way of telling the reader that the grandma you baked with is
named Dorothy. You should have written correct on the line provided.”
Independent Practice: “Read the directions then complete the rest of the page on
your own.”
Review: Go over answers with students, and check for understanding.
Closure: “How do we know when to capitalize a title like uncle or grandpa?”
Answers:
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1. Uncle John
2. Correct
3. Correct
4. Aunt Sally
5. Correct
6. Grandpa Tom
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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #5
Capitalize words used in the title of a person.
Example:
My aunt is named Diane.
That is Aunt Diane.
Aunt Diane and Uncle Jim are coming over.
Jeff went fishing with Grandpa.
I have a grandpa.
Decide which of the following is correct. For the one that is already correct, write
correct on the line next to it. For the item that is incorrect, rewrite the sentence
using correct capitalization on the line provided.
I baked cookies with grandma Dorothy. ________________________________
______________________________________________________________
I baked cookies with my grandma, her name is Dorothy. ____________________
______________________________________________________________
Directions: For each item below, decide which items are correct. Write correct
next to the items that are correct. For the items that need to be corrected, rewrite
the sentence using correct capitalization on the lines provided.
1. I love to visit my uncle John. ________________________________
_______________________________________________________
2. I have an uncle named John. _________________________________
_______________________________________________________
3. Grandpa Fred took me home. _______________________________
_______________________________________________________
4. We ate breakfast with aunt Sally. ______________________________
_______________________________________________________
5. We got a present from Cousin Joey. ____________________________
________________________________________________________
6. Grandma Alice and grandpa Tom gave me a present. _________________
________________________________________________________
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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #6
Lesson Objective: Students will capitalize the titles, Mr., Mrs., Miss, and Doctor.
Introduction: “Yesterday we talked about titles of people. When do we capitalize
the title of a person?”
Instruction: “We capitalize the title of a person when we use the title as part of that
person’s name. We would capitalize Uncle Johnny because that is what we call him, but
we would not capitalize the word uncle if we say Johnny is my uncle. Yesterday, we
talked about the titles uncle, aunt, grandma, and grandpa. There are other titles too.
The words Mr., Mrs., Miss, and Doctor are titles that also have to be capitalized when
they are used as someone’s name. Today, you will continue to capitalize titles used for
people.”
Guided Practice: “At the top of your page are examples of names with the titles,
Mr., Mrs., Miss and Doctor. Let’s read and discuss each sentence.” Read and discuss
the first three sentences, stressing how each title in front of the person’s name is
capitalized. “When you use the titles, Mr., Mrs., Miss, and Doctor in front of a
person’s name, they are always capitalized. Look at the fourth sentence, Linda Brown is
my doctor. Notice that the word doctor is not capitalized, because it is not used as a
part of Linda Brown’s name. Look at the last sentence. Notice how the title doctor is
used as part of her name and is capitalized. Look at the example. Rewrite the
sentence so there is not a capitalization error in the title of the person. (Allow
students to write the sentence, and ask them which word they changed.) You should
have rewritten the entire sentence and capitalized the word Mr. The name Mr. Jackson
should be capitalized. The word Mr. is a title that is used as part of his name.”
Independent Practice: “Read the directions then complete the rest of the page on
your own.”
Review: Go over answers with students, and check for understanding.
Closure: “Why do we capitalize words like Mr. and Mrs.?”
Answers:
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2.
3.
4.
Mrs. Jasper
Miss Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Nason
Doctor Fernandez
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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #6
Capitalize words used in the title of a person.
Mrs. Jones is a kind woman.
My coach’s name is Mr. Jack Wilson.
I love when Miss Baker comes over.
Linda Brown is my doctor.
Doctor Brown gives me a sticker when I visit.
Example: Rewrite the following sentence with correct capitalization.
I gave my hat to mr. Jackson.
__________________________________________________________
Directions: Rewrite the following sentences with correct capitalization of titles.
1. When I go to the library, mrs. Jasper always helps me.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
2. I told miss Smith that I missed my bus.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
3. We go to the park with mr. and mrs. Nason.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
4. My favorite doctor is doctor Fernandez.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #7
Lesson Objective: Students will capitalize the correct titles of people.
Introduction: “Why do we capitalize the titles of people? What kinds of words are
used as titles of a person?”
Instruction: “This week we have talked about titles of people. When a title is used
as a person’s name, it has to be capitalized, just as the name of a person needs to be
capitalized. We have talked about titles such as Mr., Mrs., Miss, Grandpa, Grandma,
Aunt, and Uncle. Remember that we only have to capitalize titles like these when they
are used as the person’s name. There are titles for people that are capitalized. Titles
like queen, king, prince, princess, president, and senator also have to be capitalized if they
are used as part of a person’s name. Today you will practice capitalizing titles of
people.”
Guided Practice: “Look at the top of your page. If the title is used as part of the
person’s name and is what you would call him or her, it should be capitalized. If a
word that can be used as a title is not used as part of a name, you do not capitalize it.
(Discuss the first sentence.) In the second sentence, you would refer to Senator
McAdams as though that is his name. If you used the word senator, it doesn’t have to
be capitalized unless you are speaking to someone, as in ‘Hello, Senator.’ Look at the
examples. Decide which title is correct. If it does not need a correction, write correct
on the line provided. For the title that is incorrect, write the word that should be
capitalized on the line provided. (Allow students to work on their own, and then go
over their answers.) The first sentence is correct because the word princess is not
used as someone’s title. It is not a name for a specific princess. The second item is
also correct. The princess’ name is Princess Grace, so the word princess is part of her
title. The last item should be written Queen Elizabeth, as that is her title.”
Independent Practice: “Read the directions the complete the rest of the page on
your own.”
Review: Go over answers with students, and check for understanding.
Closure: “When do we capitalize titles?”
Answers:
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2.
3.
4.
Prince William
Correct
President Obama
Correct
5.
6.
7.
8.
King Henry
Correct
Correct
Pastor Smith
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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #7
Capitalize words used in the title of a person.
My brother is a senator.
Senator McAdams is a good man.
I was nervous when I said, “Hello, Senator.”
Example: Decide which of the following titles is correct. For the titles that are
already correct, write correct on the line provided. For the titles that are incorrect,
write the correct title with a capital on the line provided.
I will be a princess for Halloween. ________________________
I met Princess Grace at the ball. ______________________
I met queen Elizabeth in London. ____________________________
Directions: For each item below, decide which items are correct. Write correct
next to the sentence if the title is correct. For the titles that need to be corrected,
write it correctly, with or without a capital on the lines provided.
1. I attended the wedding with prince William. _________________
2. The new queen was in the garden. ________________________
3. I got to meet president Obama. _________________________
4. I was elected as president of my class. _____________________
5. We saw king Henry in the dungeon. _______________________
6. He wasn’t a very good king. _____________________________
7. The mayor was angry. _________________________________
8. I saw pastor Smith at church. ____________________________
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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #8
Lesson Objective: Students will capitalize the correct titles of people.
Introduction: “Why do we sometimes capitalize words like president, king or queen
while other times we do not?”
Instruction: “We have to capitalize certain words when we use them as a title or
name of a person. For example, we capitalize words like king and queen when we use
them as a title of a specific person such as King George or Queen Victoria, but not when
we say, I met a queen. This week we talked about different types of titles like
grandmother, aunt, Mr., Mrs., senator, president, prince, and princess. Remember, we only
capitalize these titles when we use them as the name of a person. Today, you will
continue to capitalize the different titles used for people.” Read aloud and review the
samples at the top of the page.
Guided Practice: “Look at the examples on your page. (Read the directions aloud
with the students.) If you see a title that needs to be corrected, write the title with or
without capitalization to make it correct. If the title is correct as is, write correct on
the line provided. (Allow students to complete the two examples on their own.)
Think; Is the first title written correctly? If not, what should we do to fix it? The
word miss here is used as a title, so it should be capitalized. You should have written
the word Miss with a capital letter on the line. What about the second example? Is it
a specific president or title? This one is written correctly, so you should have written
correct on the line.”
Independent Practice: “Read the directions the complete the rest of the page on
your own.”
Review: Go over answers with students, and check for understanding.
Closure: “How can we remember when to use a capital letter for words like doctor,
grandma, and mayor?”
Answers:
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1.
2.
3.
4.
Correct
Grandma
Mr. and Mrs.
Correct
5.
6.
7.
8.
Correct
Queen
Doctor
Correct
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Common Core Standards Plus – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Language Standard: L.3.2a: Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Lesson: #8
Capitalize words used in the title of a person.
Uncle Jeff
Grandfather O’Malley
my grandpa, whose name is Ben
Mr. Alan Brown, the president of the bank
President Abraham Lincoln
Example: Decide which title is correct. For the one that is already correct, write
correct on the line next to it. For the item that is incorrect, write the correct title
with a capital on the line provided.
Mr. Jack White and miss Melissa Patton ________________________
The president of the club _____________________
Directions: For each sentence below, determine if correct capitalization is used.
Write correct next to the sentence with titles correctly capitalized. For the titles
that need to be corrected, write the corrected title with or without a capital on the
lines provided.
1. My aunt and uncle bought me a puppy. ___________________________
2. I sewed my dress with grandma. ________________________________
3. Let’s visit mr. and mrs. Pitt. __________________________________
4. We had dinner with Mayor Reynolds. ____________________________
5. He’s my favorite mayor. _____________________________________
6. We took a tour of queen Elizabeth’s home. ________________________
7. I got a shot from doctor Burke. _________________________________
8. Who is your favorite princess? ________________________________
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Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Evaluation: #2
The weekly evaluation may be used in the following ways:
 As a formative assessment of the students’ progress.
 As an additional opportunity to reinforce the vocabulary, concepts, and
knowledge presented during the week of instruction.
Standard: L.3.2a Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
Procedure: Read the directions aloud and ensure that students understand how to
respond to each item.
 If you are using the weekly evaluation as a formative assessment, have the
students complete the evaluation independently.
 If you are using it to reinforce the week’s instruction, determine the items that
will be completed as guided practice, and those that will be completed as
independent practice.
Review: Review the correct answers with students as soon as they are finished.
Answers:
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2.
3.
4.
(L.3.2a) Mr. and Mrs. James, Miss Maggie James
(L.3.2a) Queen Elizabeth, President and Mrs. Obama
(L.3.2a) Correct
(L.3.2a) Aunt Sally and Uncle Jack
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Common Core Standards Plus® – Language Arts – Grade 3
Strand: Capitalization
Focus: Titles of People
Evaluation: #2
Capitalize words used in the title of a person.
Directions: Read each sentence. Rewrite any words that are titles of people and
should be capitalized. If the sentence is correct as it is written, write correct on the
line provided. Some sentences will have more than one error.
1. When we met with the mayor, we saw mr. and mrs. James and their daughter,
miss Maggie James.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2. While we were in London, we had tea with queen Elizabeth as well as
president Obama and mrs. Obama.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
3. Last weekend, the president of the bank had dinner with two doctors and the
mayor.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
4. For my birthday, I got a sweater from my grandma and my grandpa and a new
CD from aunt Sally and uncle Jack.
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
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