Capitalizing Names

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is a list of names written in lowercase that students are instructed to rewrite with the correct capitalization. Each name is provided on a separate line with an adjacent line for the student to write the correctly capitalized version. The activity directs attention to the rule that proper nouns, specifically names of people, should begin with a capital letter. The exercise includes a variety of common and unique names, reinforcing the capitalization rule across different examples.

The worksheet teaches students the fundamental writing convention of capitalizing proper nouns, specifically personal names. By rewriting each name with the initial letter capitalized, students practice recognizing names as proper nouns that require capitalization. This task helps to instill good writing habits and attention to detail in written communication. Moreover, it serves as a basic introduction to the concept of proper nouns, which is essential for proper sentence structure and grammar in English.