Colon  I can identify a colon.  :

Colon  I can use a colon to introduce a list.  *Must be a independent clause before the list!  A colon is needed before these phrases: these are, there are, the following, as follows, such as, these things. These phrases are not required.  I like all kinds of sports: baseball, basketball, soccer, football, squash, racquetball, tennis, lacrosse, golf, and every other game that’s played with a ball.  The catering facility offers the following entrees: fried catfish, grilled chicken, pan- seared salmon, and sirloin steak.

Colon  I can use a colon to introduce a quotation.  *Must be an independent clause before the quotation.  The quotation must be a long, formal quotation  Governor Smith stated to the press: “I think that children should study grammar for a least six hours a day…………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………….”

Colon Practice  When you are getting ready for camp, be sure you pack these things toothbrush, sleeping bag, and pillow.  When you are getting ready for camp, be sure you pack these things: toothbrush, sleeping bag, and pillow.

Colon Practice  Ms. G stated “I love grammar boot camp so much that I sleep with my grammar packet under my pillow! I loved being able to apply the tools I learned in class to my perfect paragraph so that it really is perfect!”  Ms. G stated: “I love grammar boot camp so much that I sleep with my grammar packet under my pillow! I loved being able to apply the tools I learned in class to my perfect paragraph so that it really is perfect!”

Semi-colon  I can identify a semi-colon  ;

Semi-colon  I can use a semi-colon to combine two independent clauses.  Use a semi-colon to join two complete sentences when no coordinating conjunction is used.  I tried the water fountain; it was not working

Semi-colon  Use a semicolon before a word that joins two independent clauses. Joining words: therefore, however, hence, so, then, moreover, besides, nevertheless, yet, consequently  Sara has never taken lessons; however, she plays very well.

Semi-colon Practice  The loudspeakers were broken. No one could hear the music.  The loudspeakers were broken; no one could hear the music.

Semi-colon Practice  Bud is an excellent player. However, he didn’t make the team.  Bud is an excellent players; however, he didn’t make the team.