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45W8

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Standard 5: Language Students will expand and apply knowledge of grammar, usage, mechanics, and style to comprehend texts and communicate effectively. 
4.5.W.8 ​Students will use a colon to introduce a list (e.g., Deb only needed three things from the grocery store: milk, eggs, and bread.). 
Student Actions
Teacher Actions
  • Students identify where to place a colon when introducing a list.

  • Students apply knowledge of colons when making a list.

  • Teachers review and expand student knowledge of colons to include introducing a list. 

  • Teachers demonstrate using a colon to introduce a list. 

  • Teachers provide opportunities for students to receive feedback on colon use in their writing. 

Recommendations
Key Terms & Related Objectives

When students incorrectly place the colon, teachers can...

  • utilize visual aides such as anchor charts, reference sheets, and posters.

  • incorporate mentor sentences, punctuation read alouds, interactive notebook activities, and sentence frames.

  • increase modeling and provide feedback on colon use in students’ writing. 

 

  • Colon: is a mark of punctuation used after a statement that introduces a quotation, an explanation, an example, or a series.

  • 4.8.W: Independent Writing

 

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