1. Word cloud
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Name one punctuation mark?
2. Slide
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Punctuation Basics
Punctuation are symbols used in writing to make the meaning of sentences clearer. Punctuation includes period, comma, semicolon, colon, exclamation mark, and question mark. Using correct punctuation is important for communication!
3. Slide
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types of punctuation
Period (.): The period is used to end a sentence, indicating a full stop.
Question Mark (?): The question mark is used to indicate a direct question.
Exclamation Point (!): The exclamation point is used to express strong emotion or emphasis.
4. Slide
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Punctuation Marks
Hyphen (-): joins two words together, like 'well-known' or 'sister-in-law' Apostrophe ('): shows possession, like 'the cat's collar' or 'the store's hours' Ellipsis (...): shows when words are missing or trailing off, like 'I was so hungry...' or 'She said she'd be late...'
5. Open question
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Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a colon and a semicolon?
6. Drawings
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Brain break: Draw an ice cream cone with legs and arms doing a victory dance
7. Poll
60 seconds
Which punctuation mark is used to end a declarative sentence?
- Question Mark
- Comma
- Period
8. Poll
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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate possession?
- Apostrophe
- Colon
- Exclamation Mark
9. Poll
60 seconds
Which punctuation mark is used to show strong emotion or emphasis?
- Dash
- Exclamation Mark
- Period
10. Slide
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Did you know?
The exclamation mark (!) was first used in the 15th century, and was originally called the "admiration point". The hashtag symbol (#) was first used in ancient Greek writing and in the Bible. The at sign (@) was first used in the 15th century by a Florentine merchant to indicate units of wine that were to be shipped.
11. Personalised Feedback
360 seconds
How does the use of punctuation affect the meaning and clarity of a sentence?
12. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What punctuation mark is used to indicate a pause in a sentence?
13. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is the difference between a period and a comma?
14. Drawings
510 seconds
Create a punctuation monster by drawing different punctuation marks and giving them unique features.
15. Poll
60 seconds
Which punctuation mark is used to indicate the end of a sentence?
- Comma
- Exclamation mark
- Period
16. Poll
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Which punctuation mark is used to separate items in a list?
- Period
- Comma
- Question mark
17. Poll
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Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a question?
- Question mark
- Exclamation mark
- Colon
18. Poll
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Which punctuation marks are used to enclose a quote within a sentence?
- Hyphen
- Parentheses
- Quotation marks
19. Poll
60 seconds
Which punctuation mark is used to show possession or contraction?
- Semicolon
- Ellipsis
- Apostrophe
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Types of Punctuation
Punctuation marks are symbols that are used in sentences to help make the meaning clear. The most common punctuation marks are: period (.), question mark (?), exclamation point (!), comma (,), semicolon (;), colon (:), and parentheses ( ). Using punctuation correctly helps readers understand the meaning of your writing.
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