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An outstanding presentation clarifies one of the most misunderstood and misused punctuation marks: the colon. With clear instructions about the appropriate times to use the colon and examples of proper usage, learners practice using it on their own.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign the slideshow for homework for a flipped classroom activity
- Encourage pairs or individuals to write a series of sentences with colons
- Have groups create posters advocating the proper usage of colons
Pros
- Provides feedback for each answer
- Presentation is short, making it a great addition to your grammar lesson
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- None