Colons 0701.1.10 ID currect use of colons within context (business letters, preceding lists of items) Based on Tennessee State Curriculum Standards from.

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Colons ID currect use of colons within context (business letters, preceding lists of items) Based on Tennessee State Curriculum Standards from the school year. Prepared by Andy Lombardo, Sevierville Middle SchoolAndy Lombardo

Which is a colon, which is a semi-colon? : ;

Colons: What are they used for? (besides eliminating bodily waste) In business letters… To Whom It May Concern: To Dr. Nave: Writing: Pretend that you want to request that the school board change the school system’s dress code. Write a letter to the school board trying to PERSUADE them of your position. Be sure to use a colon with the greeting— 60 words, complete sentences, business letter format

Colons: What are they used for? Preceding Items in a list: To bring to class: Pencil Paper Textbooks Make a list telling 10 things you want to do this summer. Be sure to correctly place the colon.