
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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to emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence
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