| "The colon isn't a body part?" |
| I hear this question each year at the start of our puncutation unit. |
| The website, Guide to Grammar & Writing, provides thorough explanations, quizzes, and Power Point presentations appropiate for the 7 - 12 classroom. The Power Point presentations serve to awaken student interest in what might otherwise become a boring lecture. If a student misses the in-class presentation, no need to worry! The student may view the Power Point presentation upon return to class. |
| The lonely colon must feel as if it is one of the most misunderstood and misused mark of punctutation. |
| For a better understanding of what a colon is and when to use it, go to Guide to Grammar & Writing. Scroll down to Periphials & PowerPoints. Click on drop-down window. Scroll down to and click on The Colon: Sentence Gateway |
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| Upon completion of the Power Point presentation go to Guide to Grammar & Writing. Take the quiz at the end of the presentation. |