It may seem like the semicolon is struggling with an identity crisis. It looks like a comma crossed with a period. Maybe that's why we toss these punctuation marks around like grammatical confetti; we're confused about how to use them...

Pupil outcome: I can correctly copy out famous quotations in legible, cursive handwriting. Key learning points: - The quotation is demarcated with inverted commas. - The quotation starts with a capital letter. - After forming a capital...

Pupil outcome: I can accurately punctuate a speech first sentence. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text. - A speech first sentence begins with a character's spoken words. -...

Pupil outcome: I can accurately punctuate a speech second sentence. Key learning points: - Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text. - A speech second sentence begins with the reporting clause followed...

Pupil outcome: I can correctly copy out famous quotations in cursive handwriting. Key learning points: - A famous quotation is a well-known phrase, statement, or passage attributed to a particular person, work, or source. - The quotation...

Pupil outcome: I can write a section about bats in a non-chronological report on nocturnal animals. Key learning points: - The first section of the report will be all about bats. - An apostrophe can show if a noun belongs to another...

Pupil outcome: I can show a noun belonging to a singular noun with an apostrophe. Key learning points: - An apostrophe is an important piece of punctuation. - An apostrophe has more than one purpose. - An apostrophe can show if a noun...

Pupil outcome: I can identify inverted commas in a speech sentence. Key learning points: - Writers can use speech sentences to show a character speaking in a text. - If a character speaks, the writer must signal this with specific...

Pupil outcome: I can contract two words with an apostrophe. Key learning points: - An apostrophe is an important piece of punctuation. - An apostrophe has more than one purpose. - An apostrophe can contract two words together. -...

Mr. Griot explains the uses of three new marks of punctuation: dashes, parentheses, and ellipses.

Mr. Griot reviews the correct placement of quotation marks when writing direct quotes.

Mr. Griot hosts a game show which practices using parentheses, dashes, and ellipses correctly.

In this lesson, you can learn about English punctuation.You’ll see the most common punctuation marks in English, what they’re called, and how to use them.

Using punctuation correctly is critical for your English...

This video is all about the comma. Commas are punctuation used to separate lists, numbers, or ideas. We use commas to show a short pause, like just now! Commas can be tricky to learn, so we'll start with commas used in letter writing....

Join us in this video as we practice reading with expression. Students learn how to change their tone, volume, and pace by identifying punctuation marks and typeface. When reading a story, it is so much better to use expressive reading....

“Exclamations” explains what exclamations are and demonstrates the use of exclamation points to end sentences.

More on punctuation marks that come in pairs. This is part 5 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A Beginner's Guide'.

In this video, the teacher explains to students the importance of taking quick breaks when reading sentences with commas and semi colons. By doing so, readers can enhance their fluency and make the text feel more engaging and realistic....

In this video, the teacher explains how good readers use their knowledge of punctuation to read fluently. They discuss the importance of pausing at the right places, using the appropriate tone of voice, and understanding the different...

As my school's senior English teacher I feel a personal, self inflicted pressure to convince my students that poetry has relevance and value in their lives. I want them to see that by reading and writing poetry they can share a part of...

In this video, the teacher explains the importance of using punctuation correctly in dialogue. They provide examples and guide the viewers through the process of adding quotation marks to indicate what characters are saying. By following...

In this video, the teacher explains the usage of apostrophes in English grammar. They cover four situations where apostrophes are commonly used, including showing possession with singular and plural nouns, and in word contractions. The...

Everything you need to know about punctuation marks that come in pairs, like parentheses, quotation marks, and brackets. You'll also learn about slashes, ellipses and more. This is part 4 in the series: 'English Punctuation 2: A...

This program prepares kids for kindergarten by teaching them basic punctuation that is essential for new readers and writers. The functions of a period, question mark, exclamation point and comma are delightfully detailed by a hilarious...