HYPENS, DASHES, PARENTHESES, ELLIPSES, and COLONS
The punctuation of real writers
Daily PracticeWe will work daily to learn and practice our punctuation rules. Click below to print off the packet we will use as we work through these lessons. The daily lessons are numbered as Day 1, Day 2, etc. |
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Odyssey Practice |
Simultaneously, while we are working in class on our punctuation marks, you will be working individually through some Odyssey activities that will enhance your learning.
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Punctuation Quiz |
After our work, this assessment will evaluate your understanding of the concepts.
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Don't have it yet?
Extra Enrichment |
If your assessment reveals a weakness in this area, these enrichment activities will provide additional practice for you so that you can master the material. After you finish these activities, plan to retake the assessment to evaluate your performance. |
Let's get started...
HYPHENS
#1 |
First, watch this video to gain some insight into the usage of hyphens. |
#2 |
Next, study the rules below. |
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Now it's time to practice. After watching the video and studying the rules, please turn to Days 1, 2, and 3 and complete the exercises. |
DASHES
#1 |
First, watch this video on to gain some insight on the use of dashes. |
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Next, study the rules below. |
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Now it's time to practice. After watching the video and studying the rules, please turn to Days 4 and 5 and complete the exercises. |
PARENTHESES
#1 |
First, watch this video on to gain some insight on the use of parentheses. |
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Next, study the rule below. |
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Now it's time to practice. After watching the video and studying the rules, please turn to Days 6, 7, and 8 and complete the exercises. |
ELLIPSES
#1 |
First, watch this video to gain some insight into the usage of ellipses. |
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Next, study the rules below. |
COLONS
#1 |
First, watch this video on to gain some insight on the use of colons. |
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#2 Next, study the rules below.
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Now it's time to practice. After watching the video and studying the rules, please turn to Days 9, 10, and 11 and complete the exercises. |
Now, SHOW WHAT YOU KNOW
Take the Punctuation Quiz |
If you earn a 75% or higher on your quiz,
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE A PUNCTUATION MASTER!!!
If you earn less than a 75% on your quiz,
please visit the following enrichment packet to learn and practice the skills you are missing. (You will need to borrow a pink Write Source book from your teacher to complete this work.)
CONGRATULATIONS, YOU ARE A PUNCTUATION MASTER!!!
If you earn less than a 75% on your quiz,
please visit the following enrichment packet to learn and practice the skills you are missing. (You will need to borrow a pink Write Source book from your teacher to complete this work.)
Then, retake your quiz and see how you do. I bet you too will be . . .
A PUNCTUATION MASTER!!!
A PUNCTUATION MASTER!!!