The following questions are answered in this thorough site: what is colon cancer; am I at risk for colon cancer; how can I prevent colon cancer; what screening tests are available; what are the signs of colon cancer; how is colon cancer...

This site provides information about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of colon cancer.

This resource provides a detailed description of cancer of the colon and rectum. Includes information on diagnosis, symptoms, stages and treatment of this cancer. Also provides links to definitions of many of the terms used throughout...

Contains an in-depth description of the biology of colon and rectal cancer including the anatomy of the colon and rectum, risk factors, symptoms and detection, and treatments.

Given short summaries about the reasons for European exploration and colonization of North America, students will compare English and Spanish settlements in the New World.

Literacy Education Online: Colon Rules

Very clear, detailed explanation of the appropriate use of colons in sentences. You will find several examples of both correct and incorrect usage, and a short quiz to test understanding. L.9-10.2b Colons

A screencast lesson introducing colons and explaining their uses within sentences and in conventional situations. A brief quiz is provided to assess the use of colons in sentences. [2:14] L.9-10.2b Colons

Colons are punctuation marks that can signal a quotation. However, to use colons correctly, whatever comes before the colon must be a complete sentence. Know when and how to use colons! [0:45]

Nine slides introducing colons and explaining how they are used properly within sentences.

This lesson focuses on the differentiating the standard use of semicolons and colons and demonstrating the standard use of colons. It also provides a practice activity.

This page focuses on the colon and provides links to five sets of rules for colon use and misuse with appropriate examples.

This page explains the use of a colon between two closely related independent clauses in a sentence when the emphasis is on the second clause. Examples are provided.

This page explains the use of a colon when an independent clause is followed by a closely-related dependent clause that clarifies or gives more information about the independent clause. Examples are show with lists, quotes, appositives,...

This is a practice activity for demonstrating the standard uses for semicolons and colons.

Instructional resource providing notes and examples on the rules of using the colon, including two forms of presentations as well as a quiz where students can apply their understanding of colon usage.

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.

This video lesson focuses on the rules for using colons and semicolons, which are often confused. It offers rules for the uses of each with specific examples. Real Player is required.

This slideshow discusses the difference between colons and semicolons and explains the rules and uses for each.

Identify whether to use colons or semicolons in sentences!

This entry focuses on the when and how to use a colon including to formally introduce a list, between two independent clauses, before a formal appositive, and between hour and minute / chapter and verse. It includes detailed examples of...

[Free Registration/Login Required] An overview of all the materials that are available to students to explore the colonization and settlement of the Americas.

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 site discusses the three major uses of the semicolon and provides examples for each of the uses. Also discusses the use of the colon.