Will the Real Punctuation Mark Please Stand Up!
Grade Level: 1-3
Subject Area: Writing |
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Developing Literacy Using Reading Manipulatives
CTP2333
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Will the Real Punctuation Mark Please Stand Up!
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Materials Needed 
emergent reader
sentence strips
markers
sandwich-board
punctuation marks
(see below)
colored
tape
crayons or markers
laminator
Description
Using individual sentence strips, copy several emergent-reader
sentences that use different ending punctuation marks. Cover the
marks with tape. Read the emergent reader aloud twice. The second
time through, point out punctuation marks. Display the first sentence
strip and read it aloud. Choose three children to put on punctuation
sandwich boards. Display the sentence strip. Ask the child wearing
the period to stand at the end of the sentence. Invite the class
to read the sentence aloud as a statement. Have the child wearing
the period sit down. Ask the question-mark child to stand at the
end of the sentence. Invite the class to read the sentence aloud
as a question. Repeat the activity with the child wearing the exclamation
point, having children read the sentence as an exclamation. Invite
children to guess which punctuation mark is correct for the sentence.
Ask, Will the real punctuation mark please stand up? Have the child
wearing the correct punctuation mark stand. Uncover the mark and
have the class read the sentence with the correct inflection. Choose
new children to be punctuation marks and repeat the activity with
each sentence.
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About This Product
Developing Literacy Using Reading Manipulatives
- CTP 2333
When children are actively involved with concrete, hands-on manipulatives, they
learn! Apply this tried-and-true technique that math and science teachers have
used for years to your reading program using Developing Literacy Using Reading
Manipulatives. This resource describes over 100 letter, word, sentence, and
text activities that use easy-to-find or easy-to-make manipulatives. Your students
will have fun speaking into a PVC-pipe "phonics phone," uncovering suprise words
covered with Post-it notes, and arranging ceramic tiles to play "Name Bingo."
The unique activities integrate easily into your reading program to add interactive,
hands-on fun!
