Punctuation Second Level/KS2 Anchor Charts

Make punctuation clear, colourful and easy to remember with this set of 9 Second Level Punctuation anchor charts, designed with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) in mind.

These child-friendly posters explain key punctuation rules using simple definitions, clear examples, colourful visuals and sentence models, helping learners understand not just what each punctuation mark looks like, but when and why to use it.

Included in this pack:
Punctuation Overview – introducing the key punctuation marks covered in the set
Capital Letters & Full Stops – knowing when to begin and end sentences correctly
Commas – using commas in lists, after fronted adverbials and to separate extra information
Apostrophes – using apostrophes for contractions and possession
Speech Marks – punctuating direct speech and using new speaker, new line
Question Marks & Exclamation Marks – choosing the correct punctuation for questions, strong feeling and emphasis
Colons – introducing lists, explanations and examples
Semi-Colons – joining closely related main clauses and separating complex list items
Brackets, Dashes & Parentheses – adding extra information and explanations clearly

Key skills developed:
punctuation • sentence accuracy • direct speech • grammar • editing • proofreading • sentence structure • writing clarity
Perfect for:
Second Level / P5–P7
Scottish Curriculum for Excellence
Grammar and punctuation lessons
Literacy displays
Writing working walls
Whole-class teaching
Independent writing
Small-group support
ASN and additional support
Editing and proofreading
Revision and visual reminders

Each anchor chart is supplied on its own full page, making the set easy to print, laminate and display individually around your classroom.

A bright and practical resource for helping learners use punctuation accurately, confidently and purposefully in their writing.