The Mechanics of Writing · Vocabulary & Language

Punctuation for Meaning

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

Key Questions

  1. 1How does a question mark change the way we read a sentence?
  2. 2Where do we need to pause when we see a comma in a list?
  3. 3Why do authors use exclamation marks sparingly?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

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

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