The Mechanics of Meaning · Vocabulary & Language

Precision in Punctuation

Mastering the use of commas, quotation marks, and apostrophes to guide the reader.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do quotation marks help a reader distinguish between a narrator and a character?
  2. 2In what ways does a comma change the rhythm or meaning of a long sentence?
  3. 3Why is it important to use apostrophes correctly for both possession and contraction?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E3LA03
Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: The Mechanics of Meaning
Period: Vocabulary & Language

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