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Using Correct End Punctuation

How do we end a sentence properly?

With correct punctuation!

This tells the reader what the intention of our sentence is.

Period

is used for: • • sentences that state something

or

give a command (order)

statement command

Question Mark

is used for: • sentences that ask a question

Do you know how to get to the library?

•

Exclamation Mark

is used for: sentences that are meant to show excitement, surprise, or emphasis

I can’t believe he ate six hotdogs!

Ouch! I stubbed my toe!

Excerpt from Holes by Louis Sachar, pg. 8 "They all have nicknames," explained Mr. Pendanski. "However, I prefer to use the names their parents gave them— the names that society will recognize them by when they return to become useful and hardworking members of society." "It ain't just a nickname," X-Ray told Mr. Pendanski. He tapped the rim of his glasses. "I can see inside you, Mom. You've got a big fat heart." The last boy either didn't have a real name or else he didn't have a nickname. Both Mr. Pendanski and X-Ray called him Zero.

Excerpt from Holes by Louis Sachar, pg. 8 "You know why his name's Zero?" asked Mr. Pendanski. "Because there's nothing inside his head." He smiled and playfully shook Zero's shoulder. Zero said nothing. "And that's Mom!" a boy said.

• • Turn to any page in your book.

• What type of punctuation was used the most?

• Did the writer use any exclamation points? If so where and why?

Did the writer use any question marks? If so where and why?

• • Complete the worksheet “Choose Your Mark!” Read each sentence carefully and put in the best punctuation mark for the sentence.

Don’t Forget !

• Use your chart “Three Ending Marks” to help you!

• Reread your sentences to be sure you have proper ending punctuation so readers won’t be confused.

REMEMBER!