Choose punctuation for effect (L.4.3.b): colon, dash, exclamation point, question mark
Exercise
Difficulty 3
~4 min
eng.g4.s.ex_34
Punctuation For Effect Choice
Prompt
Choose ONE purposeful punctuation mark (colon, dash, exclamation point, or question mark) and add to your draft at the most impactful spot. Annotate effect intended.
How it's presented
mode
revision on handwriting
Answer criteria
type
rubric
criteria
1 mark chosenPlaced for purposeful effectEffect labeled in marginMark fits the sentence
Hints
- Colon introduces. Dash interrupts. Question invites wonder.
- Use exclamation rarely in formal writing.
Misconceptions to watch
- Adds mark without effect.
- Multiple exclamation points in formal writing.
Used in lessons