Punctuation Marks Do Now #4 What do you use hyphens, dashes, brackets, and semicolons for? Today’s Objective: Given a PPT presentation, students will apply their knowledge of punctuation marks by taking notes, Reader’s Workshop, and working collaboratively with 90% accuracy. Today’s Standards: WOC 1.3: Identify hyphens, dashes, brackets, and semicolons and use them correctly.
Agenda Review homework Notes on Punctuation Reader’s Workshop Stations: Independent: Acheive3000 Collaborative: Foldable on Punctuation Exit Slip
Punctuation Marks A dash shows a change in thought Example: I thought we should celebrate first−−a good idea, if you ask me−− but my parents didn’t agree. A hyphen is used to divide a word at the end of line, and with prefixes such as ex-, self-, and all- Example: She is my ex-girlfriend.
Reader’s Workshop: Punctuation Marks As you are reading today, try to find a dash or hyphen being used and write it down in your notebook. If you can not find a dash or hyphen being used, create one using a sentence or sentences from your reading book. We will now be reading independently. Remember, reading is thinking, so we must remain silent during this time.
Stations Independent Collaborative 1.Log in to and complete one to two articles with at least 75% accuracy. Early finishers? - Complete any missing work - Read your Reader’s Workshop book -Go to an approved website and complete any activity related to English : 1.Log in to and complete one to two articles with at least 75% accuracy. Early finishers? - Complete any missing work - Read your Reader’s Workshop book -Go to an approved website and complete any activity related to English : 1.Complete exercise 59 on page 465 in the W+G textbook 2.Begin the four part paper on types of punctuation Early finishers? -Complete any missing work -Read your Reader’s Workshop book 1.Complete exercise 59 on page 465 in the W+G textbook 2.Begin the four part paper on types of punctuation Early finishers? -Complete any missing work -Read your Reader’s Workshop book
Exit Slip Write your name, the date, and the period on a sheet or half sheet of paper Correct the following sentences using hyphens or dashes: I wanted to play the drums a very loud instrument but my parents told me I couldn’t. 2. The ex mayor of the town showed up at the all star celebration.
Punctuation Marks A semicolon is used to connect independent clauses not joined by conjunctions. Example: We decided to go to the movie tonight; however, Jenny wont be able to join us. Brackets help explain parts of a quotation or when a word is changed for clarity Example: Fourscore and seven years ago [87 years ago]