Colons
Subject: English
Age range: 7-11
Resource type: Other
This resource contains a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint focuses on using colons to:
introduce an explanation or an example
introduce lists within sentences
introduce bulleted or numbered lists
emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence
introduce quotations
The PowerPoint clearly explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons.
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This resource contains a set of five information sheets and eight worksheets on using colons. Tasks include using colons to:
expand or illustrate an independent clause
introduce lists in sentences
introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists
introduce quotations
to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence
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Colons and semi Colons Punctuation Mat
This is a succinct punctuation mat with explanations and examples of when and how to use colons and semi-colons.
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Semi-Colons - Set of 7 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 7 worksheets on semi-colons. Tasks include using colons to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists, in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs, correcting sentences containing semi-colons, composing complex lists and using semi-colons in related sentences.
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This bundle contains a 60-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 13-page workbook on using the colon appropriately in writing. <br /> <br /> <b>PowerPoint Lesson</b><br /> <br /> This is a highly visual and fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using colons appropriately. The PowerPoint explains how to use colons in writing to: <br /> <br /> expand on / illustrate independent clauses.<br /> introduce lists within sentences.<br /> introduce quotations.<br /> emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence<br /> <br /> The PowerPoint contains many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise to use colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons.<br /> <br /> <b>Worksheets</b><br /> <br /> This resource contains a 13-page workbook (with five information sheets and eight worksheets) on using colons in writing. Answers are included. Click on the resource link for further details.<br /> <br /> <i>If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.</i> <br /> <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=884045&q=english&shop=Krazikas">More English Resources</a></strong><br /> <br /> Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide:<br /> <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-how-to-become-a-successful-tes-author-step-by-step-guide-a-must-have-for-authors-11508391">How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide</a></strong>
This bundle contains resources for using the colon and semicolon appropriately in writing.<br /> <br /> The bundle includes:<br /> <br /> <b>Colons - 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson</b><br /> <br /> This is a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using colons appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately.<br /> <br /> The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on semicolons.<br /> <br /> <b>Colons - 13 Page Workbook</b><br /> <br /> This workbook includes five information sheets and eight worksheets on using colons appropriately.<br /> <br /> <b>Semicolons - 45 Slide PowerPoint Lesson</b><br /> <br /> This is an editable, 45-slide PowerPoint lesson on using semicolons in writing. The presentation explains when and how they are used in linking two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs.<br /> <br /> The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on semicolons.<br /> <br /> <b>Semicolons - 12-Page Workbook</b><br /> <br /> This resource contains a 12-page workbook and includes two information sheets and nine worksheets on using semicolons appropriately in writing.<br /> <br /> Click on the individual links for further details.<br /> <br /> <i>If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.</i> <br /> <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=884045&q=%20&shop=Krazikas&subjects=GB%7C0%7CEnglish%7C&sortBy=highestRated">More English Resources</a></strong><br /> <br /> Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide:<br /> <br /> <strong><a href="https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/-how-to-become-a-successful-tes-author-step-by-step-guide-a-must-have-for-authors-11508391">How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide</a></strong>
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