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Andrea Lunsford The Everyday Writer Parentheses Use parentheses to enclose material of minor importance In general use commas when the material to be set off is least interruptive parentheses when it is more interruptive and dashes when it is the most interruptive. Lesson 14: Punctuation: Asides and Additions 227 Notice that the embedded sentence is not capitalized. Notice also that the comma that would normally be used at the end of the introductory clause i Andres Marquez . Malaysia Avery. Jennifer Olivares . Pete . Moua. . Why is Punctuation Important?. Imagine . if you could talk to others but couldn't use hand gestures, facial expressions, or even a raised eyebrow. Half your meaning would disappear. Those . Colons & semicolons. colons. To the left of the colon, you must have a complete sentence/independent clause. . I need to purchase the following items: parsnips; carrots; bread, both rye and wheat; and lettuce.. A brief summary of the year 6 expectations in English. English. Spoken Language. Reading (Word-reading, comprehension). Writing (Transcription, Composition and ‘Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar’). A brief summary of the year 4 expectations in English. English. Spoken Language. Reading (Word-reading, comprehension). Writing (Transcription, Composition and ‘Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar’). A brief summary of the . year 3 . expectations in English. English. Spoken Language. Reading (Word-reading, comprehension). Writing (Transcription, Composition and ‘Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar’). Why do we edit our work?. When we write, it is always important to edit our work. . If we write messily, it will be hard for our audience to read our message.. If we do not pay attention to punctuation, the reader gets lost since they don’t know where our thoughts start and end.. Level 2 – 3 to 4 marks. Level 1 – 1 to 2 marks. Over time more synthetic polymers are being produced. Compare natural polymers with synthetic polymers and suggest reasons why new polymers are being created.. Andrea Lunsford. The Everyday Writer. End Punctuation. Periods—use a period to close sentences that make statements or give mild commands.. Question marks—use question marks to close sentences that ask direct questions.. A WAY TO TEACH PUNCTUATION. USING GAMES AS WELL AS . INSTRUCTION YEARS . 3-6. Webinar by Ziptales.com. WHY PUNCTUATE?. I like cooking, my grandmother and my dog. .. I like cooking my grandmother and my dog.. We will look at:. Commas ,. Inverted commas “. Apostrophes: omission (can’t) and possession (Will’s). Contractions I have I’ve. Commas. When would we use commas?. Punctuation Marks & Written Accents. In Spanish, upside-down punctuation marks, such as ¿ and ¡ are placed at the beginning of a phrase to signal a question or an exclamation.. These are used along with those that come at the end of phrases, sentences or questions. . Word Choice, and Mechanics. The Comma. 1. A comma is used before introductory words, phrases, and clauses:. Comma after an introductory word:. Yes. , . I agree with you on that issue.. Dad. , . give me some help in the kitchen.. Grammar 1.2. Puctuation. . Marks. In Spanish, upside-down punctuation marks ¿ and ¡. are added to the beginning of a phrase to signal a question . or exclamation. . You will continue to use the punctuation at the end of .