This document provides a framework for analyzing punctuation in a book. It prompts the reader to choose a page, observe the punctuation marks used, and note any that grab attention or any patterns. It includes a table to record different punctuation marks, examples, and thoughts. The document concludes by having the reader apply their new punctuation knowledge to improve their own writing and then discuss this with a partner.
This document provides a framework for analyzing punctuation in a book. It prompts the reader to choose a page, observe the punctuation marks used, and note any that grab attention or any patterns. It includes a table to record different punctuation marks, examples, and thoughts. The document concludes by having the reader apply their new punctuation knowledge to improve their own writing and then discuss this with a partner.
This document provides a framework for analyzing punctuation in a book. It prompts the reader to choose a page, observe the punctuation marks used, and note any that grab attention or any patterns. It includes a table to record different punctuation marks, examples, and thoughts. The document concludes by having the reader apply their new punctuation knowledge to improve their own writing and then discuss this with a partner.
Choose one page of the book. What do you notice about punctuation? What punctuation marks grab your attention? Do you see anything you haven’t noticed before? Do you notice any patterns?
Question
Collect Data: Punctuation Mark Example My Thinking
Conclusion:
Apply:
Go back to one of your pieces of writing and apply what you have learned.
Discuss with a partner why this will improve your writing.