This tutorial offers two slideshows: one for colons and one for dashes. They each state the purpose of the mark and tell when they are used along with examples.

This lesson focuses on colons and dashes: it includes why and how to use them and practice using them. It offers a slide show and a YouTube video covering colons and a slide show and a YouTube video covering dashes, including how dashes...

This tutorial provides two short slideshows. The first explains the uses of colons with examples of each; it also explains when NOT to use a colon. The second explains the uses of dashes with examples.

Use this Molly of Denali digital game to extend and expand children's use of informational text, as well as their knowledge of Alaska Native culture. Molly and her friend Tooey use a fictional app to access information that will help...

This page focuses on the rules for the use of dashes. Explains what a dash is, what it does, and the three formats of dashes (em, en, and the double hyphen). Examples are provided with the "dash" used in different contexts.

This resource presents an explanation of the difference between a dash and a hyphen. Discusses the difference between an "n" and "m" dash and how to form each using a word processor.

Instructional resource providing notes and examples on the rules for using the dash.

Learn the uses of--and differences between--dashes and hyphens.

This entry explains the uses for the dash and provides examples.

How is a dash used in a sentence? "Punctuation Made Simple," answers this question and gives examples to make the concepts easier to grasp.

A set of two cartoon videos. The first [5:08] explains colons and how they can be used properly in sentences. The second [3:42] introducing dashes, their usage, and how they can be used to create tone.

This lesson introduces hyphens and dashes. It explains the hyphen, en dash, em dash, and dash and the uses of each. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Dashes and Hyphens." L.11-12.2a Hyphens

This lesson introduces the em dash and explains when and how it is used. An audio version is provided [1:28], and the lesson is followed by a three-question quiz to check for understanding. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "The Em Dash."

A brief description of the rules, usage, and examples of the "dash" in English punctuation.

This article contains information regarding the em-dash, the en-dash, and hyphens. Many examples are included. Site is extremely detailed and thorough.

This site contains information on the correct use of the following types of punctuation: dash, parentheses, bracket, ellipsis, and slash. Examples are provided for each of the uses discussed.

This task asks students to identify when two quantitative variables show evidence of a linear association and to describe the strength and direction of that association. Students will use a scatterplot showing the finishing times for the...

Use your powers to guide your character to the portal. Using magic ink help your character bounce off objects and avoid spikes to make it to the portal.

Play this games to expand use of informational text, as well as knowledge of Alaska Native culture. As you play, you can learn about sleds, sled dogs, and the Alaskan environment, while using navigational and graphical features of...

This site provides a grammar reference for students. The rules for using dashes, commas, semicolons, coordinating conjunctions, and conjunctive adverb are included. Topics including subject-verb agreement, how to proofread, and twelve...

The University of Ottawa developed this site about quotation mark usage. Discusses using quotation marks to set off dialogue, titles, short works, and special terms. Also instructs learners in using quotation marks with other forms of...

Punctuation indicates how one should read any sentence. Commas, for example, indicate when a reader should take a brief pause, either for emphasis or for comprehension. [0:40]

A tutorial about the en-dash and how to use it properly. Audio [1:30] and a three-question quiz are available.

Game will engage students in a turtle race by identifying a word using vowel combinations.