Punctuation Players Poster
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• Punctuation Players Poster
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Punctuation Players Poster—an entertaining and colorful
visual tool to help students learn the function of each type of
punctuation.
Meeting Common Core State Standards
This Really Good Stuff® Punctuation Players Poster is aligned
with the following Common Core State Standards for English
Language Arts:
Print Concepts
RF.1.1
Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic
features of print.
RF.1.1aRecognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g.,
first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).
Conventions of Standard English
L.K.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.1.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.2.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
L.3.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard
English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Displaying the Punctuation Players Poster
Before displaying the Punctuation Players Poster, make copies
of this Really Good Stuff® Activity Guide and file the pages for
future use. Or, download another copy of it from our website at
www.reallygoodstuff.com. Hang the Poster where students will
be able to see and interact with it easily.
Introducing the Punctuation Players Poster
Use black paper to cover up each punctuation mark. Gather
students where they can easily see the Poster. Explain that
they are going to get to meet the punctuation players. Uncover, the period and go over the description on the Poster.
Repeat the same process until each punctuation mark has
been unveiled. This can be done in one day, or over time. Remind
students that the Poster will be displayed in the classroom for
them to use when they are writing.
mark. In a small or large group, play “What’s the Missing
Punctuation?” Ask students to help you read the sentence
and see if they can figure out which punctuation mark should
go at the end of each sentence. After they figure out how
the sentence should end, let them take turns sharing the
marker with you and filling in the punctuation mark. Be sure to
have the Punctuation Players Poster up and visible so that
students can reference it if they need help.
Quotation Mark Clips
Write down different sentences with quotations marks onto
sentence strips. Be sure to leave off the quotation marks, so
that they can be added later. Take several wooden clothespins
and draw quotation marks on them. In a small group setting,
explain to students that they are going to practice using
quotation marks. Remind them that quotation marks are
used when someone is speaking. Show the students the
first sentence and ask them if they can figure out where the
quotation marks should go. Let them clip the quotation mark
clothespins onto the top of the sentence strip in the correct
place in the sentence. After all students have participated in
this small group activity, the sentence strips and clothespins
can be placed in a literacy station for future practice.
Add the Correct Ending Punctuation Reproducible
Copy and distribute the Add the Correct Ending Punctuation
Reproducible. Have students read the sentences and decide
which type of ending punctuation is needed.
Answers: 1. period 2. period 3. question mark 4. question mark
5. exclamation point 6. period 7. exclamation point
8. question mark 9. question mark 10. period
Practice with Commas Reproducible
Copy and distribute the Practice with Commas Reproducible.
Ask students to read each sentence and place commas where
they are needed.
Practice with Quotation Marks Reproducible
Copy and distribute the Practice with Quotation Marks
Reproducible. Ask students to read each sentence and place
quotation marks where they are needed.
What’s the Missing Punctuation?
Using a marker, write down several simple sentences on
sentence strips but be sure to leave off the ending punctuation
All activity guides can be found online.
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Add the Correct Ending Punctuation Reproducible
Add the Correct Ending Punctuation
Read the following sentences and fill-in the correct final ending punctuation
mark. Use only a period (.), question mark (?), or exclamation point (!).
1. Bob and Elijah went to the store for milk and bread
2. Carrie and Ada jumped into the lake to cool off
3. Why did you eat the last piece
4. How many children can fit on the bus
5. I got $1,000 for my birthday
6. Cats have four paws and one tail
7. I think the beach is the best place in the world
8. Mom, when can Cecil spend the night
9. How many cards do you have
10. When I was young, we had a puppy
Now, write three sentences of your own, using the period (.), question mark (?),
and exclamation point (!).
1.
2.
3.
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Practice with Commas Reproducible
Practice with Commas
Read the following sentences and add the commas where they are needed.
1.
When I went to the store I bought apples oranges and bananas.
2.
I won a prize bag filled with toys candy games and tickets!
3.
My friend Jean came for a visit last week.
4.
On the way home after the parade we saw a clown on a bike.
5.
For our trip we need towels goggles and a camera.
6.
I am hoping my dog Spike can come on the trip.
7.
Is my mom Nancy coming with us?
8.
I have three pennies two dimes and a quarter.
9.
My favorite colors are red blue green yellow orange and purple.
10. For crafts I have glue glitter scissors and paper.
Now, write a sentence that contains a series of three or more objects, and place
the commas in the correct places.
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Practice with Quotation Marks Reproducible
Practice with Quotation Marks
Read the following sentences and add the quotation marks where they are
needed.
1.
Sally said, I want some more milk!
2.
Do you want to come with me? said Jeannie.
3.
Dexter cried, Why can’t I go to the movies?
4.
Beep! Beep! My little brother was making car sounds.
5.
As Mary fell, she screamed, Help me!
6.
I would love to go to the store, said Avery.
7.
How do I do that? asked Linnea.
8.
I need everyone in their seats, the teacher said.
9.
Why can’t we have ice cream? asked the children.
10. Let’s go team! shouted the crowd.
Now, try writing two sentences using quotes yourself. Look above for examples
on where to put all of the punctuation.
1.
2.
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