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Commas and Colons and Semicolons? OH MY! PPTCommas and Colons and Semicolons? OH MY! PPT
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Commas and Colons and Semicolons? OH MY!

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Take a close look at both the definitions and uses of commas, colons, and semicolons. Commas set off clear parts of sentences, colons come before an explanation, and semicolons join two complete thoughts. Review these types of punctuation with your learners. Common errors, such as comma splices, are also covered. 

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts

coordinating conjunctions, adjectives, parts of speech, subordinate clauses, clauses, participial phrases, phrases, participles, colons, punctuation, semicolons, commas, comma splices, run-on sentences

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colons, commas, punctuation, semicolons, comma splice, coordinating conjunction, list, nonrestrictive clauses, participial phrases, subordinate clause, introductory phrases, parenthetical phrases, coordinate modifiers, Independent Clause, ccss.ela-literacy.l.11-12.2, english language arts
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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For Teacher Use
Number of Slides
28

Common Core

L.4.2.d L.9-10.2.b

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