Punctuation Party: Ending Sentences with Pizzazz

• ELA
• 2nd Grade

Punctuation Party: Ending Sentences with Pizzazz

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to end simple sentences with correct punctuation, including a period, a question mark, or an exclamation mark.

What do you already know about punctuation?

What is Punctuation?

Punctuation are marks used in writing to separate sentences and clarify meaning. They help us know when to stop, ask questions, or show excitement.

The Period (.)

The period is used at the end of a statement. It tells us the sentence is done. Example: The cat is black.

The Question Mark (?)

The question mark is used at the end of a question. It tells us the sentence is asking something. Example: Are you okay?

The Exclamation Mark (!)

The exclamation mark is used at the end of an exciting sentence. It shows strong feelings. Example: We won the game!

Practice Time!

Now it's your turn to practice! Read the sentences and decide which punctuation mark should go at the end.

Punctuation Review

Let's review what we've learned about periods, question marks, and exclamation marks.

Game Time: Punctuation Showdown

We will play a fun game to test our punctuation skills! Get ready to show off what you've learned.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.