Sentence Structure and Punctuation
Learning to form complete sentences and use capitalization and end punctuation (periods, question marks, exclamation points).
Key Questions
- How do capital letters and periods act as traffic signs for readers?
- Justify the use of different end punctuation marks.
- Construct complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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