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Punctuation I Know
DEFINITION: Punctuation means placing the right kind of little marks in the right place so as to show the precise length and meaning of sentences. Importance: Correct punctuation is essential in written English to help readers to understand what you are trying to say. Spacing your punctuation correctly is also vital to make your writing readable. HOW TO: The principal marks of punctuation are: The Comma [ , ] The Semicolon [ ; ] The Colon [ : ] The Period or Full Stop [.] The Interrogation or Question Mark [?] The Exclamation Mark [!] The Dash [ — ] The Parenthesis [ ( ) ] The Quotation Mark [““ ] Everyday Use: Punctuation is used in every day reading and writing.
Syllables Affixs
DEFINITION: A syllable is a unit of spoken language comprised of a single uninterrupted sound formed by a vowel. A syllable is also a component of pronunciation having one vowel sound, with or without surrounding consonants, forming the whole or a portion of a word; e.g., there are two syllables in baseball and three in basketball. A syllable which ends in a consonant is named a closed syllable. The name of a syllable which ends in a vowel sound is an open syllable. HOW TO: Examples of Syllables Each new syllable will create a new vowel sound. For example: Mississippi (Four syllables: “Miss” + “iss” + “ipp” + “i”) Rhythm (Two syllables: “rhythm”) Peace (One syllable) Everyday Use: Syllables are used every day in reading and writing and daily conversation.
Text Features
Definition: Parts of a book or textbook that have been created to help you locate and learn information. HOW TO: These include the table of contents, index, glossary, headings, bold words, sidebars, pictures and captions, and labeled diagrams.