This will teach them about the natural rhythm and pauses of spoken sentences. When reading to your child, try and match your reading pace and tone to reflect each punctuation mark. For example, pause for a comma.
For a full stop, pause a little while longer or take a big breath before you start the next sentence. For a question mark, raise your tone on the word just prior so it sounds like you are asking a question. Once two sentences are managed effectively, move up to short paragraphs of three to four sentences. Initially each paragraph should be dealt with separately. But as skill is gained, you can combine paragraphs. You ultimate goal is to have your child skilled in completing three sequenced paragraphs.
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View all biology worksheets. View all space worksheets. View all science worksheets. How does the comma change the meaning? The period, question mark and exclamation point all come at the end of a sentence. The period shows the writer is making a simple statement.
The question mark is exactly what it sounds like: It shows someone is asking a question. The exclamation point shows somebody is surprised or excited. I am all done with my homework! Use a colon when the second part of the sentence explains the first part. Use a semicolon to link two thoughts together. Teachers: For standards-based activities to accompany this feature, visit Andrews McMeel Syndication.
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