19. Punctuation

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Today we are going to look at punctuation!

  • to understand how to use a range of punctuation accurately
  • to practise proof-reading skills

1.

As an introduction, let’s refresh our knowledge of punctuation.

Punctuation Rules. (3:04 minutes long)

Here is another video for you to watch if you feel that you are still unsure…

Punctuation Rules. (2:59 minutes long)

2.

Below are a number of cards: some have pieces of punctuation drawn on them and some cards have an explanation of how we use them.

Can you match the punctuation to its use?

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SOLUTION

3.

For a bit of fun:

Decide which punctuation piece are you…!

4.

Use the “Spot the Mistakes” sheet below and underline or highlight the spelling and grammar mistakes.

Also correct the mistakes!

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SOLUTION

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5.

Using what you have learned today, go back to your mini-saga: proofread your story carefully for any SPAG errors!

6.

Watch the video to see the basic English punctuation rules. (This is for American English – the rules for British English are similar.)

Basic English Punctuation Rules. (6:02 minutes long)

OR:

Download the PDF game below and play it with friends or family to improve your SPAG skills!

unit-2-gameDownload

—TEXTBOOK—

You can access useful information in the Year 7 textbook!

textbook-7-unit-2Download

—TEXTBOOK—

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