Punctuation Everywhere!

Lesson Plan - Get It!

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You may recognize them as an exclamation mark, a period mark, and a question mark.

• Where have you seen these symbols used?

You may have said you use a period mark, question mark, and exclamation mark at the end of a sentence when you are writing.

• When do you use each end mark?

In this lesson, you will explore each end mark and when to use it.

Watch the video below to see punctuation marks explained.

• What do you remember from the video?

• When should you use a period mark?

A period mark is used in two types of sentences.

A declarative sentence tells a statement or opinion.

• I have a puppy.
• I want a puppy.

An imperative sentence gives a command.

• Please sit down.
• Johnny, put your shoes on your feet.

A question mark is used in one type of sentence.

An interrogative sentence asks a question and ends with a question mark.

• Are we there yet?
• What time is it?

The last type of sentence uses an exclamation mark.

An exclamatory sentence is said with great emotion. This sentence is filled with excitement, surprise, anger, or happiness.

• Watch out!
• It's my birthday tomorrow!

Explain the four types of sentences out loud and tell what each type tells.

Great job!

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