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Grade 12, Language Arts Std # 4–3: Demonstrate semicolon and colon usage Semicolon to separate elements in a series in which one element in the series is already separated by commas Semicolon in a compound sentence with no conjunction Semicolon before a conjunctive adverb Colon to introduce a list within a sentence, Bible chapter and verse, time format, greeting in a business letter

Lesson Plans: Grammarfest Students work in pairs to study components of grammar and teach a lesson to their classmates. Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans Lessons geared toward GED students that are appropriate for all students

Resources: Colons Mini-lesson Semicolons PowerPoint Notes on semicolons Diana Hacker's interactive web activities Activities for helping students with grammar, punctuation, spelling and mechanics. (Requires Shockwave which can be downloaded from the site) Guide to Grammar and Writing Useful teacher information The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation Contains rules, worksheets and activities to use to teach grammar Using Colons Ideas for using colons Using Semicolons Ideas for using semicolons Daily Grammar Lessons on colons and semicolons and more Suggestions for English Language Learners ESL Ideas (B=Beginning; I=Intermediate; T=Transitional) (B) Students highlight colons and semicolons in a newspaper article or other written material. (B, I) Students use word cards to create sentences and correct punctuation. (I, T) Students keep a writing log for which the teacher provides sentences that are incorrect which students then correct independently or with peers. See also Punctuation Rules and Practice for rules and exercises.
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