Punctuation Mark to use in sentences.pptx

it is all about punctuation marks

1. Punctuation!

2. The Period! R ules One and Two 1.The period can be used to end a sentence. She sat . Bees sting. 2. The period is used after initals . Holly J. Young married Charles S. Boros . Write your own sentence, using the two rules!

3. The Period! R ules Three and Four 3. The period can be used after abbreviations. Dr. and Prof. Jones are here. 4. A period is used to separate dollars and cents. I had $4.20 and spent $1.99. Write your own sentence, using the two rules!

4. How Smartie are You? 1. Dr and Mr Smith’s groceries were 21 80 2. John F Kennedy and Jackie O were married 3. She came She saw She conquered 4. J T owed Tammy 25 55 for dinner ** If you are a Smartie there should be __ smartie(s) left

5. End Marks! Sentences can end with periods , question marks , or exclamation points. 1)Use a period to end a statement. I am tired. 2 )Use a question mark to end questions. W ho are you? 3 )Use exclamation points to express strong emotion. L eave me alone!

6. Punctuate that Video Clip! A fter watching each clip, talk with a partner about what end mark would best end each sentence in the clip. Clip One-CH 7 20:53-21:22 I was eleven years old___And when I was strong enough, I dedicated my life to the study of fencing ____So the next time we meet, I will not fail ____ I will go up to the six-fingered man and say, "Hello _____ My name is Inigo Montoya___You killed my father____Prepare to die ____ “ Clip Two- Ch 2 4:00-4:28 Th e Grandson: What is this ____Are you trying to trick me___Where’s the sports___Is this a kissing book ____ G randpa: Wait, just wait ____ T he Grandson: Well, when does it get good ____ G randpa: Keep your shirt on, and let me read ____

7. Clip Three-Ch 9 33:40-34:15 Yo u only think I guessed wrong____ That's what's so funny____ I switched glasses when your back was turned ___ Ha ha___ You fool___ You fell victim to one of the classic blunders____The most famous is never get involved in a land war in Asia, but only slightly less well-known is this: never go in against a Sicilian when death is on the line____ Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha____ Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha____

8. Commas! R ules One and Two 1.Use a comma to separate things in a list (three or more things). "He ate pancakes, bacon, and grits.” 2 . Use a comma + a conjunction (and, but, so) to connect two independent clauses , "He ate, but he was sleepy later."

9. Practice! P lace the commas where you think they go. 1. Monday Tuesday and Wednesday it rained. 2. The game was over but the crowd refused to leave. 3. She was a good chef so she got the job. 4. Pens pencils markers and paper are needed today.

10. Commas! Rules Three and Four 3) Use a comma after the greeting and closing lines in a letter. Ex) Dear Mr. Jones, Ex) Sincerely, Ms. Kroger 4 )Use a comma to separate an interjection from the rest of a sentence. Ex) Hey, what is that?

11. Commas Rules five and six 5) Use a comma between the date and year. Ex) May 11 th , 2001 July 28 th , 1986 4 ) Use a comma to separate a city and state. Ex) Graham, North Carolina Miami, Florida

12. Quotation Marks! Rules One and Two