Educational Series on Punctuation and Capitalization-#1
Today We Will Learn About Beginning Punctuation
Day 1, Lesson 1:
When and where do we use a period?
- If used correctly we use a period (.) after a sentence that states a fact. This type of sentence is called a declarative sentence.
- We also use a period when a sentence gives a command. This type of sentence is called an imperative sentence.
(Example of a declarative sentence.) The boy played with his toys.
(Example of a imperative sentence.) Go play with your toys.
When and where do we use a question mark?
- If used correctly we use a question mark (?) after a sentence that asks a question. This type of sentence is called an interrogative sentence.
(Example of an interrogative sentence.) Why are you playing with your toys?
When and where do we use an exclamation point?
- If used correctly, we use an exclamation mark (!) after a sentence that expresses surprise or strong feeling. We call this an exclamatory sentence.
I hope this lesson has provided you with tools to make punctuating easier. Proper punctuation is the foundation for all writing. This can help parents, grandparents, and writers. I hope to see you tomorrow for lesson 2 which will be more in depth.
Sources:
Flipper! book published by Jack Cushman. Copyright 2000
No direct quotes were taken from the book.
and Lessons learned by Atlanta Page
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14 Comments
Post a CommentIt is amazing to see how often the simplest rules of writing are forgotten even by experienced writers! Good series. I'm hoping to read the whole thing eventually.
Good start!
Great idea
Thanks for this refresher. :)
Good idea!
Good idea to talk about toys when teaching punctuation; makes it a little more fun. :)
Really great article, good information :)
Always helps to review the basics of punctuation. Definitely will be reading this series.
I didn't always get these rules when I was learning them in an educational setting. Perhaps I will finally conquer by punctuation flaws. Great series.
good to know