Punctuation

What is Punctuation? Punctuation is a set of symbols used in writing to help indicate something about the structure of sentences, or to assist readers in knowing when to change the rhythm or the stress of their speaking. Depending on the style of writing and the language used, punctuation may tend towards one of these purposes more than the other. 1. The Guide to Grammar and Writing

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This website is made up of the explanation of different punctuations and samples sentences. There are quizzes on different punctuations as well. The link will take teachers to a specific game where students need to choose whether the words. This is for higher level children to self-practice and self-assess their knowledge on specific punctuations. For each hidden word within the text: click and hold on the box beside it and choose (by highlighting) one of the items in the list that pops up.

2. Eduplace--Grammar blast __[|http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/grammar] __ Fun games for students to practice their grammar skills and earn points as answer questions. Eduplace is a great website designed for both teachers and students in many subjects. There is a book store for students to look at the bibliography, Internet Links and Extension Activities for a particular book for a chosen year level. A lot of activities are relevant to grammar and punctuation.

3. Brain POP Jr

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This website is for students to learn about different types of sentences, such as statements, questions, exclamations, and commands. Students explore different punctuation marks such as the period, question mark, and exclamation point, and find out when to use them. The link also includes teaching ideas for teachers and parents, provides background knowledge and activities.This website is a very useful tool when introducing punctuation, but also very important as it help assist ESL learners and dyslexic children with the use of images and sound, in order to facilitate their learning.

4. Primary resources

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">__<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #551a8b; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">[] __ Basic Punctuation <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">__<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #551a8b; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">[] __ Advanced Punctuation <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The websites above contain lesson plans, activity ideas and resources for primary teachers to help students learn about various topics of grammar including punctuation.

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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">6. Woodlands junior school—grammar and punctuation

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">__<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #551a8b; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; vertical-align: baseline;">[] __ <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: serif; font-size: 16px; text-align: start; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This link contains many games from various websites (eg, BBC skillwise) on specific topics such as full stops, commas and apostrophes.

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