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A colon lesson plan to develop the understanding of the use of a colon. Locate 5 uses of a colon from different writing selections either in a book or online. Answer the following four questions about the use of the colon for each colon you found. ? Why do you think the writer used a colon in the sample? ? Why do you think the writer chose a colon over a semi colon, comma or a period? ? Based on the use of the colon, write a rule about it. ? In your opinion, could a comma, period or semi colon have been used instead? Why or why not? |
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