Punctuation

Peter the Period Use a period at the

end of a complete sentence that is a statement (declarative).

Peter is a crossing guard and stops traffic.

He also stops a complete thought.

Susie Q the Question Mark Used at the end of a

direct question (interrogative). EX. What are you

doing? Do not use a question

mark at the end of an indirect question. EX. He asked the class

what they were doing.

Suzie Q is a reporter. She always needs

more information.

Erin the Exclamation Mark An exclamation mark

usually shows strong feeling, such as surprise, anger or joy (exclamatory). EX. "Good heavens!" he

said, "Is that true?"

Erin is a drama queen. She is always excited

or distressed about something.

Carl the Comma 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

Carl is a match maker. He brings words, phrases, and clauses together.

Sam the Semi-colon Connects two related

sentences. 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).

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 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.

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)

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 The primary function

of quotation marks is to set off and represent exact language (either spoken or written) that has come from somebody else.

Ms. Basone said, “My Central Magnet students are brilliant. I am so lucky to be their teacher.”

Jack is a cowboy. He ropes up all the direct quotes, just like cattle.

Bellwork 3-26-13Choose 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.

Explain the reasoning behind your answer.

Standards 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.

Essential Questions Can I identify, understand, and use all

different types of punctuation? Do I understand the importance of using

punctuation correctly?

1st period1-Trenton/Lauren/Bob2-Hunter/Bria/May3-Mary Cate/Robert/Smythia4-Brett/Stephen5-Nick H./Rachel

6-Aida/Jory/Bob7-Daniel W./Maddie T.8-Olivia/Eric/Arrington9-Daniel B./Vinny10-Casey/Penny

3rd period 1.Brian G./Maddison 2.Jonathan/Camryn 3.Kayla/Paul/Jacob T. 4.Mark/Marley/Betty 5.Savannah/Chelsey/Jackson

6.Mitchell/Katie/Brinton 7.John David/Audrey 8.Grace/Bryson/Ben 9.Jered/Nolan 10.Bain/Ryan

4th period 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

5th period 1. Austen/Jordan/Camille/Warren 2.Wesley/Maggie/Joey 3.Kallyn/Elijah

M./Tabbi 4.Macy/Leanna/Manning 5.Haley/Drew/Nick

6.John/Shawn/Joseph 7.Pranav/Cass/Elijah G. 8.Connor/Ally/Chance 9.Alexi/Ryan/Tommy 10.Daisy/Savannah/Jacob

6th period 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

7th period 1.Will/Collin 2.Warren/Jaden 3.Mary Grace/Mary 4.Winter/Braden/Bailey 5.Thomas/Andrew

6.Nodir/Jada 7.Krissy/Zoe 8.Nick/Taylor 9.Grant/John 10.

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?

Write two sentences please.