Colons

This resource contains a PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing:

To introduce an explanation or an example
To introduce lists within sentences
To introduce bulleted or numbered lists within sentences
To emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence
To introduce quotations

The PowerPoint contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately.<

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