Colons
Subject: English
Age range: 7-11
Resource type: Other
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.
Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself.
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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.
Please note, the watermark on the preview images is not present on the resource itself.
You may also be interested in:
Colons - 13 Page Workbook
This resource contains a 13-page workbook (eight worksheets, five information sheets) on using colons.
Colons - PowerPoint Lesson and Workbook
Save money and buy both resources at a discounted rate:
Colons PowerPoint and Worksheets
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.
Semi Colons PowerPoint Lesson
This is a 40-slide PowerPoint Lesson on using semi-colons to link two related sentences / independent clauses, in complex lists and in sentences containing conjunctive adverbs.
Semi Colons - Set of 7 Worksheets
This resource contains a set of 7 worksheets on using semi-colons in writing.
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