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Punctuations are symbols used to indicate pauses, end of sentences, and more in writing. Examples of punctuations include: periods, commas, colons, and exclamation points. Punctuations help make writing easier to read and understand.
What Are Punctuations?
2. Open question
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Name three punctuation marks?
3. Slide
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Punctuation marks are symbols used to clarify a sentence’s meaning. Common punctuation marks include the period, comma, question mark, and exclamation point. Knowing how to use these marks can help you communicate your ideas clearly and effectively.
Punctuation Marks
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Periods: A punctuation mark (.) that is used to end a sentence and indicate a complete thought. Question Marks: A punctuation mark (?) that is used to indicate a question. Exclamation Points: A punctuation mark (!) that is used to show strong emotion or emphasize a statement.
Concepts:
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The punctuation mark '&' is called an ampersand and is believed to have originated from the Latin phrase 'et per se et', which means 'and by itself and'. The punctuation mark '!' is called an exclamation point and was first used by English printers in the 15th century. The punctuation mark '#' is called a pound sign and is believed to have originated from the Latin phrase 'libra pondo', which means 'pound by weight'.
Did you know?
6. Open question
300 seconds
What is the importance of using punctuation marks while writing?
7. Open question
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How can punctuation marks improve writing?
8. Open question
300 seconds
Which punctuation mark do you find the most difficult to use?
9. Open question
300 seconds
How did you use punctuation marks correctly in your last writing assignment?
10. Poll
60 seconds
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate the end of a sentence?
- Period
- Exclamation Mark
- Comma
11. Poll
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Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
- Comma
- Question Mark
- Colon
12. Poll
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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?
- Question Mark
- Period
- Colon
13. Poll
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Which punctuation mark is used to show possession or contraction?
- Apostrophe
- Hyphen
- Quotation Marks
14. Poll
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Which punctuation marks are used to enclose a direct quotation?
- Quotation Marks
- Brackets
- Parentheses
15. Open question
270 seconds
Tell me what you learned about punctuations throughout the lesson?
16. Drawings
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Question: Where should you put punctuation marks in a sentence? Clues: • Punctuation marks help show the relationships between words and phrases. • Commas usually appear in a sentence after a clause or phrase. • A period ends a sentence and signifies a pause. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Work together in pairs to draw a poster illustrating how to use punctuation marks correctly in a sentence. B. Create and share a story using punctuation marks correctly.
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