Day 1: Colons
Question
Even though the semicolon and the colon walk alike and talk alike, they are not alike. Unlike those annoying twins Patty and Cathy, the colon and the semicolon are not interchangeable. How would I use the colon?
Prerequisites
Revise listing comma ( unit 2 day 1)
Day 1: The Comma: A Major Player
What is a clause? Watch this video [1]
Activity 1
Watch the following powerpoint presentation [2]
As you are watching the presentation, consider the following questions:
- When do we use the colon?
- What are the common mistakes when using a colon?
Practice
Do the following exercise: File:Colon-Worksheet-1.pdf
Now, It is time for your own writing:
Write a letter to Santa Claus. Tell him what gift you would like on the Christmas. Describe your gift and why you need it.( Remember, there are a lot of colons waiting for you to use in your letter)
Use this site for further reading about using colons [http://www.uhv.edu/ac/grammar/pdf/colons.pdf ]
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