Using Capitalisation · B1 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B1.5.1.1.3 - Use capital letters to write other proper nouns

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify proper nouns that name towns, places, schools, and landmarks in their community.
Write the names of at least five familiar towns and places with capital letters at the beginning.
Correct sentences by capitalizing proper nouns that name specific places.
Write two short sentences of their own, each containing a proper noun for a place, using capital letters correctly.
Explain why proper nouns for places must begin with capital letters.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Convention/Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Using Capitalisation (5.1)
Content standard: B1.5.1.1 - Apply knowledge of capitalisation in writing
Indicator: B1.5.1.1.3 - Use capital letters to write other proper nouns
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 35
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Let them write the names of towns and particular places they are familiar with, beginning with capital letters,e.g. names of schools,
Adukrom Primary School.