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 declarative period A sentence that makes a statement is called a _____________ sentence. … A declarative sentence ends with a __________. … A period looks like this: declarative period

END PUNCTUATION imperative period A sentence that gives a polite command is called an __________ sentence. … A imperative sentence ends with a __________. … A period looks like this: imperative period

END PUNCTUATION interrogative question A sentence that asks a question is called an ____________ sentence. … A interrogative sentence ends with a ________ mark. … A question mark looks like this: interrogative question

END PUNCTUATION exclamatory exclamation A sentence that makes a very strong or emotional statement is called an ______________ sentence. … An exclamatory sentence ends with an ____________ point. … An exclamation point looks like this: exclamatory exclamation

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! are the minnesota vikings going to win the game today 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! i think the school day is almost over declared drew 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