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Grade 9, Language Arts Std # 4.31: Demonstrate correct use of a semicolon and a colon. 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: Throw Capitals to the Wind Students rewrite poems in paragraph form Teachers' Handbook of Lesson Plans Comma v. Semicolon lesson geared toward GED students, yet appropriate for high school students

Resources: Guide to Grammar and Writing This site contains useful teacher information on grammar Using Colons Ideas for using colons Using Semicolons Ideas for using semicolons 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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