Easy English 4: Easy Punctuation by Ready-Ed Publications

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The Easy English Series For ESL and ESD students

Book 4

PHOTOCOPY MASTERS

Easy Punctuation Punctuation for students who have little or no experience of English.

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By Margaret Warner

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This is a Ready-Ed y Publication ns' book preview. Contents Co ntents Teachersâ&#x20AC;&#x203A; Notes Outcome Links Alphabet 1 Alphabet 2 Computer Keyboard 1 Computer Keyboard 2 Beginning a Sentence 1 Beginning a Sentence 2 Ending a Sentence 1 Ending a Sentence 2 Sentences Revision 1 Sentences Revision 2 Capital Letters 1 Capital Letters 2 Capital Letters 3 Capital Letters 4 Capital Letters 5 Capital Letters 6 Capital Letters 7 Capital Letters 8 Capital Letters 9 Capital Letters Revision 1 Capital Letters Revision 2 Capital Letters apital Le ters Revision Revision 3 Question uestion Mark ark 1

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Question Mark 2 Question Mark 3 Question Mark 4 Exclamation Mark 1 Exclamation Mark 2 Punctuation Revision 1 Punctuation Revision 2 Punctuation Revision 3 Punctuation Revision 4 Comma 1 Comma 2 Comma 3 Comma 4 Speech Marks 1 Speech Marks 2 Speech Marks 3 Speech Marks 4 Apostrophe 1 Apostrophe 2 Apostrophe 3 Apostrophe 4 Apostrophe Revision 1 Punctuation Revision 5

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Teachers‛ Notes

This is a Ready-Ed Publications' book preview. Easy Punctuation P nctu ion is the fourth book in the Easy sy EEnglish glish Series for students learning English as a Second g Language as well as Aboriginal students learning English Second glish as a Seco Secon Dialect, that is, students who are coming into the school system having little or no experience of English.

ESL/ESD learners need an explicit, methodical and planned language program that can be integrated into their class work in all key learning areas. It is important for the teacher to establish a supportive classroom environment where the student’s first language and culture are valued. This will nurture the student’s selfesteem and encourage him or her to gain confidence in the early stages of learning a new language. Use of cooperative learning strategies and peer tutoring will help the student build social friendships which are an integral part of developing language skills.

and instructions inst ctions and always check for the student’s understanding. s dent’s understanding

The teacher’s gestures gesture gestur and facial expressions plus visu visual clues (photos, pictures, objects, etc) will help the student make meaning. Regular and positive feedback from the teacher will consolidate the student’s sense of achievement and encourage the student’s self confidence.

Easy Punctuation (Book 4) builds on the thematic vocabulary introduced in Easy Words (Book 1) and uses examples from the stories in Easy Read and Write (Book 2) and More Easy Read and Write (Book 3). Each double page features a punctuation topic and activities based on that topic to provide easy reference for the student and to build the student’s confidence and skills. Other books in the series focus on reading, writing, punctuation and grammar, text types and the skills of editing and proofreading.

It is important for the teacher to be aware that using short, positive sentences is best for the learner. The teacher must provide time for the student to process statements

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Outcome Links NEW SOUTH O WALES

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Reading and Viewing – Standard One, Stage 1&2 Writing and Representing – Standard One, Stage 1&2 Speaking and Listening –Standard One, Stage 1&2

ACT ELA8: The student listens and speaks with purpose and effect. (8.EC.1,2,4,7,8) ELA9: The student reads effectively. (9.EC.1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,14) ELA10: The student writes effectively. (10.EC.1,2,3,4,5,6,8,11,12)

NORTHERN TERRITORY

VICTORIA Reading (Level 1): Students match print and spoken text in their immediate environment. They recognise how sounds are represented alphabetically and identify some sound letter relationships. They use context and information about words, letters and the sounds associated with them to make meaning and use illustrations to extend meaning. Writing (Level 1): Students write to convey ideas or messages. They use conventional letters, groups of letters and simple punctuation such as full stops and capital letters. Students are aware of the sound system and relationships between letters and sounds in words when speaking. They form letters correctly.

Listening:

(LBL1.1,3&4) (BL2.1,2,3&4) (LL1.1,2,3&4) (LL2.1,2,3&4)

Speaking:

(SBL1.1,2,3&4) (SBL2.3&4) (SL1.1,2,3&4) (SL2.1,2,3&4)

Speaking & Listening (Level 1): Students use spoken language appropriately in the classroom. They ask and answer simple questions for information and clarification, contribute relevant ideas during class and follow simple instructions.

Reading:

(RBL1.1,2,3&4) (RBL2.1,2,3&4) (RBL3.3&4) (RL1.1&3) (RL1.1&3) (RL2.1,3&4) (RL3.1,3&4)

WESTERN AUSTRALIA

(WBL1.1,2,3&4) (WBL2.1,2,3&4) (WBL3.1,3&4) (WL1.1&4)

Reading: Students read texts with purpose and understanding

Writing:

Writing: Students write for purpose, using conventions QUEENSLAND

Speaking: Students speak with purpose and effect

Language Learning and Communication.

Listening: Students listen with purpose and understanding

Oral Language: Use spoken language for a range of purposes. Explore patterns and conventions of spoken or signed language. Interact with peers and familiar adults using, with support, conventions associated with formal and informal group settings. Early Literacy (Reading and Viewing): Use emerging understandings to predict and make meanings from a variety of written, visual and multimodal texts.

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Capital Letters 1

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Question Mark 2, page 29 3. a. Lilly b.To the beach c.On Sunday d.A picnic lunch e.It was a hot day

Question Mark 3, page 30 a. I saw a red car. b. Where are you going? c. It‛s cold today. d. I feel sick. e. Are you tired? f. Can you ride a bike? g. They have a black dog. h. Are you going to the party? i. Is it raining? j. Where re is Jack?

Exclamation Mark 1, page 32 2. All have an exclamation mark 3. “Help!” he called. “Where are you?”

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He saw four red cars . What is your name ? “Fire! ” he shouted. I like watermelon . Can you swim ? How old are you ? “Amazing !” she yelled. He plays football. Is it your birthday today? “Oh no !“ she cried.

2. a) ”Help! Fire!” he shouted. b) At the party she had fun. c) “Where are you?” he asked.

Punctuation Revision 2, page 35 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k. l.

Are you cold today? I go swimming every Saturday. Jack and Sam play football. Have you read Harry Potter? The planet Mars is close to Earth. Can I go to the park with you? Happy Feet is a funny movie. Is your birthday in June? Anna and Emma like ice cream. “Snake!” he shouted. He lives at 12 Wattletree Street. Have you ever seen the Fitzroy River?

Punctuation Revision 3, page 36 a ? b . c ! d ? e ! f . g! h ? i. j ? k ! l ?

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fans screamed. e) “Are you cold?” she asked. f) “It‛s a sunny day today,” she said. g) “Do you want to come to the beach?” he asked. h) “No,” she answered.

Punctuation Revision 4, page 37 a. b. c c. d. e. f. g.

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2. a) They play netball, softball and football. b) I like oranges, bananas and plums. c) My favourite colours are blue, green and purple. d) Bring a hat, scarf, boots and a jacket.

a) boy b) teacher c) doctor d) boys e) teachers f) doctors

Comma 2, page 39 2 a) ﬁrst, b) egg, c) by, d) room, e) school, f) ago, g) little,

Comma 3, page 40 a. We saw a wallaby, an echidna, a possum and two koalas. b. She likes peas, pumpkin, potato and carrots. c. James, Mai, Anna and Ahmad are in my class. d. The sky was pink, red, orange and yellow. e. Are your eyes green, blue, brown or grey?

Comma 4, page 41 a) bed, b) book, c) ago, d) white, e) back, f) school, g) ﬁnish, h) stop,

Speech Marks 3, page 44

Apostrophe 3, page 48 Circle the apostrophes.

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Punctuation Revision 5, page 51 a. b. c. d. e. f. g.

I like going to Sydney. It‛s great. It‛s Saturday. It‛s a sunny day today. I like apples, peaches and pears. On Monday I‛m going to Perth. I like Darwin. It‛s beautiful every day. Do you like fresh fruit? Christmas is in December.

2. a) “See you later,” they said. b) “Wow!” he shouted. c)”My name is Jack,” he said. d) “Go the Wallabies!” the football

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