The Mechanics of Writing · Language Conventions

Punctuation for Meaning

Using full stops, question marks, and exclamation points to guide the reader's voice.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a punctuation mark change the way a sentence sounds?
  2. 2Where do we naturally breathe when reading, and how does that help us find where a full stop goes?
  3. 3Why do we use commas to separate items in a list?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - Exploring and UsingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression
Unit: The Mechanics of Writing
Period: Language Conventions

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