Grammar - 1.10 Practice Using Punctuation to Read for Meaning WB (Tuesday; 1/10)

K: Know the types of punctuation.

U: Understand the many purposes of punctuation.

D: Rewrite sentences with the correct punctuation.

 

Words of the Day

1. Punctuation

2. Shimmer

 

Let's Begin!

On page 23 in your workbook, please write the day and date. Then, write the words of the day in your workbook.

Do you know your punctuation? 

Now, list down the punctuation in your notebook:

1. Period . = To end a sentence.

2. Comma , = Join clauses and list things.

3. Question mark ? = To ask a question.

4. Exclamation mark ! = To show excitement or anger.

Remember the last secret punctuation? Can you guess what it does?

5. Semicolon ; = Join two related main clauses.

Example - I'm hungry; I should eat. 

Task 1

On page 23, take 5 minutes to read the sentences and verbally answer what each sentence means.

Task 2

For practice 2, all you have to do is strike out the error and write the correct punctuation and capitalization.

You have 15 minutes for this task.

Task 3

On page 24, do challenge 3 by rewriting the short paragraph in a test pad. Make sure to rewrite it using the correct capitalization and punctuation.

You have 20 minutes for this task.