Future Classroom

A really FUNNY semicolon activity. I dare you not to laugh! 1. Which sentences use semicolons correctly? How do you know? Students read these hilariously written sentences and decide if the final clause explains the first clause. If so, then the semi-colon used is correct! If not, then it's just random nonsense that we can all laugh at. :) 2. Can you find any incorrect sentences where the final clause is random? Rewrite them. Students get the chance to correct mistakes once they know what

Students practice when to use a comma and when to use a period. They punctuate fourteen sentences. Do you need a short pause, or a new sentence? Use a comma for a short pause. Use a period for a big pause when a new sentence is needed. This is a brilliant resource for students who are often confused when it comes to punctuation, or for those who simply need both concepts reinforcing. It also makes a good test to assess understanding of the clauses and punctuation.