Your Goal Content Goal: Learn location and correct fingering technique for Z and : (colon) Language Goal: Learn definitions, uses, and sounds of Z and colon In this PowerPoint you will learn about and practice Z & Colon If your writing goes off the page, just change the font size to a smaller one When you are done with the PowerPoint you will need to save it into your student folder.

What is a Colon? co ‧ lon1 [koh-luh n] A noun, the sign (:) used to mark a major division in a sentence, to indicate that what follows is an elaboration (or more detail), of what precedes (the first half) or to separate groups of numbers referring to different things, as hours from minutes in 5:30; or the members of a ratio or proportion, as in 1 : 2 : : 3 : 6.

Where is it and how do you key Colon? It’s on the same key as the semicolon It’s on the home row, under the pinky You have to hold down the left shift key with your left pinky finger and strike the key under your right pinky finger Fill in the rest of line 1. & line 2. with : space 1.: : : : 2.: : : :

The colon is often used to introduce a list of items. For example: You will need to bring three things to the party: some food, something to drink, and a small gift for the hostess. (type this sentence twice below) This sentence contains a list of three items. The first part of the sentence tells you that there will be three things; then the colon tells you "here are the three things".

You can also use a colon to introduce an explanation. For instance: I'll tell you what I'm going to do: I'm going to quit! Type the sentence 5 times

You can also use a colon to introduce a definition of something. For example: Elephant (noun): a large grey mammal found in Africa and India. Type the Elephant sentence 5 times

What’s the deal with Z? Z, z (pronunciation: zi) 1.The 26th letter of the English alphabet 2.A consonant. 3.Any spoken sound represented by the letter Z or z, as in zero, zigzag, or buzzer. 4.Something having the shape of a Z.

Where is the Z and how do you strike it? It’s down and to the right of the left pinky finger It’s directly to the right of the left SHIFT key You reach down and a little to right with your left pinky finger (fill in the rest of this slide with z then a, z then a) -zazaza

Zorro Poem ZORRO Z Zorro, Zorro Zorro Z. Loved by all Through out history. Zorro would zoom All around the land With a black cape And a sword in his hand. Zapping out Z’s Where ever he’d go. Helping his neighbors. He was a hero! Type the zorro poem here:

Type the following song ZIPPITY DO DAH Zippity do dah, zippity ay. My oh my, what a zesty day. Plenty of Z things, coming my way. Zippity do dah, zippity ay. There’s a zebra, at the zoo. It’s a fact, it’s true. Everything is zany, too. Zippity do dah, zippity ay. Zesty feeling, zesty day! Type the zippity do dah poem here:

Let’s see what you remember about colon versus semicolon Using Colons and Semi-Colons 1I bring everything I need to class every day ___ my pens, my books and my dictionary.colon (:)semi-colon (;) 2Young-Hee failed her English test ___ nevertheless, she was able to get a good job.colon (:)semi-colon (;) 3This is what I told him ___ "Buy yourself a bicycle, so that you don't have to borrow mine!"colon (:)semi- colon (;) 4There are two things about him that drive me crazy ___ his music and his cooking.colon (:)semicolon (;) 5I had lamb for lunch ___ Fred had steak.colon (:)semi-colon (;) 6I took my umbrella ___ it looked like it was going to rain.colon (:)semi-colon (;) 7Java ___ a popular programming language for the World Wide Web.colon (:)semi-colon (;) 8If you get lost in the snow, this is what you should do ___ stay where you are, make yourself warm and comfortable and wait for help.colon (:)semi-colon (;) 9The USA has a very large land area ___ Canada is even larger.colon (:)semi-colon (;) 10Three countries are involved in the discussions ___ however, only Mexico and Canada will sign the treaty immediately.colon (:)semi-colon (;)

Type your own Z filled poem or story below

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