Books with title End Punctuation

Rules, rules, rules! English grammar is full of rules. How are we supposed to remember when or why to use all those pesky punctuation marks? Why bother, anyway, in an age of texting and rampant emojis? When a proper foundation is laid, all forms of communication benefit: Punctuate It! gently instructs young readers (and writers) to think carefully about the marks they see and to choose their punctuation to create meaningful sentences. Vibrant, off-the-wall illustrations lend visual appeal, and "Punctuation Practice" sessions offer opportunities for interacting with key ideas presented in each short chapter. A brief activity closes each book. An illustrated guide to the punctuation marks found at the end of all sentences, including descriptions and examples of how to properly use statements, exclamations, and questions.

Recently revised and expanded, this book on basic punctuation skills contains reproducible pages for practice in these areas:Sentences*Distinguish sentence/non-sentence*Four types of sentences - statement, question, exclamation, commandPunctuation - period, question mark, exclamation mark, commas, colons,*apostrophe, quotation marks Capital lettersMore detailed skills breakdown:Punctuation*commas*in a series*between date and month*between city and state or province*after greeting and closing in a friendly lettercolon*in time*after greeting in a business letterperiod*in money*in abbreviations*apostrophe -to show ownership*in contractionsCapital letters*beginning of a sentence*the word "I"*names of people, pets, places*days of week*months of year*holidaysPractice pages are grouped by skill. Within each section, the pages are progressive in difficulty. Illustrated throughout with cheerful line art. Complete answer key. All 80 pages perforated for easy removal.

Exclamation points, periods, question marks, and commas--all these are common forms of punctuation, and each has the potential to prove confusing to kids learning grammar. Discover the proper use of punctuation and find out why it's such an important concept to master. Additional features to aid comprehension include colorful photos, a table of contents, sources for further research including websites, information about the author, activities for further learning, and an index.

After reading this book, students won't underestimate punctuation marks! With the ability to change the meaning of a sentence, show enthusiasm and excitement, and organize a sentence, the power of punctuation has never been clearer. Accessible examples and vivid photographs help readers see how punctuation can help ask questions, show emotion, and more. Children will be able to tell the difference in meaning between "A cat?" and "A cat!" and discover how punctuation can punch up a sentence.