Year 5 - English
Parenthesis: dashes
Speech punctuation, parenthesis and apostrophes
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils review punctuation rules for speech first and second sentences as well as for apostrophes for contraction, singular and plural possession. They learn to punctuate speech interrupted sentences and how to punctuate parenthesis with brackets and dashes for stylistic effect.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to use dashes to cause a dramatic effect for the reader.
Key Notes
- Parenthesis can be achieved with a range of punctuation.
- Dashes are a punctuation mark used to add extra information in a clause often for dramatic effect.
- Dashes are often written in a pair.
- Dashes can be removed from a clause and it will still make sense.
- Dashes can be used purposefully in fiction texts to cause a dramatic effect for the reader.
Vocabulary To Learn
- parenthesis: additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense
- dashes: a punctuation mark to add extra information in a clause often for dramatic effect
- dramatic effect: using writing to create an emotion or effect for the reader
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may struggle to identify where to add parenthesis in a sentence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Parenthesis can be achieved with a range of punctuation. Dashes are a punctuation mark used to add extra information in a clause often for dramatic effect.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'parenthesis'
additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may struggle to identify where to add parenthesis in a sentence. Correction: It is easiest to add parenthesis after nouns or verbs - encourage children to identify these if needed.
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