Punctuation CAPITAL LETTERS The first word of every

Punctuation

CAPITAL LETTERS • The first word of every sentence should be capitalized. • Proper nouns (names) should be capitalized.

CAPITAL LETTERS

COMMA • Indicates a pause in the sentence • Used to separate items • Looks like this:

COMMA

COLON • Introduces an explanation or a list • Looks like this:

COLON

END PUNCTUATION • There are three types of punctuation marks that can come at the end of a sentence. … • The type of punctuation mark depends upon the type of sentence.

END PUNCTUATION • A sentence that makes a statement is declarati sentence. called a _______ … ve • A declarative sentence ends with a perio _____. … d • A period looks like this:

END PUNCTUATION • A sentence that gives a polite command is called an _____ imperativ sentence. e … • A imperative sentence ends with a _____. perio … d • A period looks like this:

END PUNCTUATION • A sentence that asks a question is called an ______ interrogati sentence. … ve • A interrogative sentence ends with a questi mark. ____ … on • A question mark looks like this:

END PUNCTUATION • A sentence that makes a very strong or emotional statement is called an exclamator sentence. _______ … y • An exclamatory sentence ends with an ______ exclamati point. … • on An exclamation point looks like this:

END PUNCTUATION

SEMICOLON • Used to separate to clauses (statements) in a sentence … • Works very similar to a period. . • Can be looked at as a “weak period” … • A semicolon looks like this:

SEMICOLON

QUOTATION MARKS • Used to indicate that we are quoting someone … • They mean we are repeating something word-for-word. … • Quotation marks look like this:

QUOTATION MARKS

APOSTROPHE • Used to show possession or ownership … • Used to show when letters are missing in a contraction (combination of two words) … • An apostrophe looks like this:

APOSTROPHE

PARENTHESES • Used to enclose a different but related thought … • Allows the writer to provide additional information … • Parentheses look like this:

PARENTHESES

HYPHENS and DASHES • Hyphens are short. They are used inside certain words. Example: pre-historic …… • Dashes are long. They are used similar to parentheses, to show a quick change of thought that adds meaning. Example: The new doctor — who was wearing the same green scrubs as the old doctor — entered the room with a tray of pills.

HYPHENS and DASHES

Let’s Practice! VOLUNTEERS: Re-write the sentence correctly on the dry erase board. are the minnesota vikings going to win the game today i am excited about spring break our party at school the new lunch menu and my trip to spain madison wrote the following items on her grocery list eggs bacon corn rolls and socks i need you to put out that fire in the bedroom right now

Let’s Practice! VOLUNTEERS: Re-write the sentence correctly on the dry erase board. i think the school day is almost over declared drew hunter wondered what would happen with the crazy weather is keegan enjoying the mystery novel i am so excited about todays recess game