Transcript Punctuation - Central Magnet School

Punctuation
Peter the Period
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Use a period at the
end of a complete
sentence that is a
statement
(declarative).
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Peter is a crossing
guard and stops
traffic.
He also stops a
complete thought.
Susie Q the Question Mark
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Used at the end of a
direct question
(interrogative).
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EX. What are you
doing?
Do not use a question
mark at the end of an
indirect question.
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EX. He asked the class
what they were doing.
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Suzie Q is a reporter.
She always needs
more information.
Erin the Exclamation Mark
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An exclamation mark
usually shows strong
feeling, such as
surprise, anger or joy
(exclamatory).
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EX. "Good heavens!" he
said, "Is that true?"
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Erin is a drama queen.
She is always excited
or distressed about
something.
Carl the Comma
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Items in a series
Groups of words in a
series
2 or more adjectives
Compound sentences
Unnecessary
appositives
Interrupters
Direct address
Month, year
City, state
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Carl is a match maker.
He brings words,
phrases, and clauses
together.
Sam the Semi-colon
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Connects two related
sentences.
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EX. Grandma still rides
her Harley motorcycle;
her toy poodle balances
in a basket between the
handlebars.
Sam is in the Peace
Corps. He helps join
nations together that
have similar views
(peacemaker).
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Can also team up with
a transition—often a
conjunctive adverb—
to connect two
sentences close in
meaning.
- EX. My father does not
approve of his mother
cruising around town on
a Harley motorcycle;
however, Grandma
has never cared what
anyone thinks.
Cali the Colon
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Use a colon before a list or
an explanation that is
preceded by a clause that can
stand by itself. Think of the
colon as a gate, inviting one
to go on.
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EX: There is only one thing
left to do now: confess while
you still have time.
Ex. You will need this equipment
for your baseball game: a
glove, bat, ball, and cleats.
Time (3:45)
Bible (Luke 4:3)
Greeting of a Business letter
(Dear Dr. Ash:)
Title: Subtitle (Twilight: Breaking
Dawn)
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Cali works the gate at the
Braves game. She has to
check your ticket (complete
sentence) before you can go
watch the game.
Jack the Quotation Mark
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The primary function
of quotation marks is
to set off and
represent exact
language (either
spoken or written)
that has come from
somebody else.
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Ms. Basone said, “My
Central Magnet
students are brilliant.
I am so lucky to be
their teacher.”
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Jack is a cowboy. He
ropes up all the direct
quotes, just like
cattle.
Bellwork 3-26-13
Choose the response that correctly combines the two sentences
below.
Ted picked the fruit from the trees. Alice weeded the garden.
A. Ted picked the fruit from the trees, Alice weeded the
garden.
B. Ted picked from the trees the fruit, or Alice weeded the
garden.
C. From the trees, Ted picked the fruit, and Alice
weeded the garden.
D. Ted picked the fruit from the trees, and Alice
weeded the garden.
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Explain the reasoning behind your answer.
Standards
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0701.1.6 Identify the correct use of commas (i.e.,
compound sentences, coordinating
conjunctions, introductory words, appositives, interrupters)
within context.
0701.1.7 Identify within context a variety of appropriate
sentence combining techniques
(i.e., comma with coordinating conjunction, use of
semicolon, introductory phrases or
clauses).
0701.1.10 Identify the correct use of colons (i.e., in
business letters, preceding list of
items) within context.
0701.1.15 Choose the correct use of quotation marks and
commas (i.e., in direct
quotations, with explanatory material within the quote,
proper use with end marks).
Objectives
To identify, understand, and use different
types of punctuation in writing.
 To understand the importance of using
punctuation correctly.
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Essential Questions
Can I identify, understand, and use all
different types of punctuation?
 Do I understand the importance of using
punctuation correctly?
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1st period
1-Trenton/Lauren/Bob
2-Hunter/Bria/May
3-Mary Cate/
Robert/Smythia
4-Brett/Stephen
5-Nick H./Rachel
6-Aida/Jory/Bob
7-Daniel W./Maddie T.
8-Olivia/Eric/Arrington
9-Daniel B./Vinny
10-Casey/Penny
3rd period
1.Brian G./Maddison
 2.Jonathan/Camryn
 3.Kayla/Paul/Jacob T.
 4.Mark/Marley/Betty
 5.Savannah/Chelsey/
Jackson
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6.Mitchell/Katie/Brinton
7.John David/Audrey
8.Grace/Bryson/Ben
9.Jered/Nolan
10.Bain/Ryan
4th period
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1.Zach/Katelyn
2.Micha/Alex
3.Mary
Catherine/Meredith
4.Kaleigh/Cynthia
5.Nicholas/Eshan
6.Wally/Allison/Ansley
 7.Fletcher/Anna
 8.Ethan/Connor/
Skylar
 9.Kenzi/Julia
 10.Maddie/Jimmy/
Brandon
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5th period
1. Austen/Jordan/
Camille/Warren
 2.Wesley/Maggie/
Joey
 3.Kallyn/Elijah
M./Tabbi
 4.Macy/Leanna/
Manning
 5.Haley/Drew/Nick
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6.John/Shawn/Joseph
 7.Pranav/Cass/
Elijah G.
 8.Connor/Ally/
Chance
 9.Alexi/Ryan/Tommy
 10.Daisy/Savannah/
Jacob
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6th period
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1.Hayden/Shelby H.
2.Jacob H./Mya
3.Jake R./Averi
4.Jacob F./Chase
5.Shelby B./Hannah
6.Marley/Sidney
 7.Allyssa/Ben M.
 8.Gabby/Claire
 9.Kaylie/Ben O.
 10.Christopher/
Zhariah/AP
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7th period
1.Will/Collin
 2.Warren/Jaden
 3.Mary Grace/Mary
 4.Winter/Braden/
Bailey
 5.Thomas/Andrew
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6.Nodir/Jada
7.Krissy/Zoe
8.Nick/Taylor
9.Grant/John
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Analyze the importance of punctuation.
How is the knowledge of punctuation and
the ability to use it correctly in your
writing beneficial to your future?
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Write two sentences please.