1. Colons
English Bellwork

2. English Bellwork- Monday, March 12
Directions: Write out ONE of the sentences. Then, create a rule about colons based on these sentences.
1. Successful diving for treasure depends on three things: good research, good weather, and good luck.
2. Dr. Johnson’s talk will cover the following islands: Martinique, Trinidad, and Granada.

3. English Bellwork- Tuesday, March 13
Directions: Write the two examples. Then, create two rules about colons based on these examples.
1. Dear Captain Phillips:
2. We will arrive at 11:45 A.M.

4. English Bellwork- Thursday, March 15
Directions: Write out EACH of the sentences. Then, insert colons where they are needed.
1. Treasure Island has excellent plot components a search for buried treasure, a villainous pirate, and a marooned crew.
2. Long John Silver has many attractive and admirable qualities great intelligence, leadership ability, and a fine sense of drama.

5. English Bellwork- Wednesday, March 14
Directions: Write out the example sentence. Then, create a sentence using a colon in a similar way.
1. Treasure Island is a book with attractive qualities: strong writing, humor, interesting characters, and a surprise ending.
2. Your sentence:

6. English Bellwork- Friday, March 16
Directions: Create a sentence using a colon to SHOW each of these three colon rules.
1. Use a colon to introduce a list of items.
2. Use a colon after the formal greeting of a business letter.
3. Use colons between hours and minutes in time.