Colons PowerPoint Lesson

expand or illustrate an independent clause

introduce lists in sentences

introduce bulleted, numbered or lettered lists

introduce quotations

emphasise a word or phrase at the end of a sentence

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Colons – 60 Slide PowerPoint Lesson

This resource contains a fully editable, 60-slide PowerPoint lesson on using the colon appropriately in writing. The PowerPoint focuses on using colons to:

introduce an explanation or an example

introduce lists within sentences

introduce bulleted or numbered lists

emphasise a phrase or single word at the end of a sentence

introduce quotations

The PowerPoint clearly explains when and how colons are used. It provides many examples and contains explanations, examples and opportunities for pupils to practise using colons appropriately. It also contains a link to a short video on colons.

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