What is a Colon?

What is a Colon?

• A type of punctuation that is represented by two dots of the same size.

• A type of logo that totally looks cool and awesome...

• A kind of forgiving sentence.

• An emoji.

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CCSS.L.5.4C

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Why do we need to use a Colon?

(More than one answer)

• A colon is used to emphasize, introduce lists of text, provide dialogue.

• A colon is used to define composition titles.

• A colon is for making a seperate sentences to make a new sentence and making it more specific.

• A colon is to present a new punctuation in a different sentence.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

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When do we use a Colon?

• You use a colon when introducing lists or text or clarifying composition titles.

• You use a colon when you are talking with your friends.

• You use a colon when introducing yourself in front of the peoples.

• You use a colon for nothing.

Pick the correct answer

• Here is your list of things that you need to buy: carrots, and broccoli.

• Here is your list of thIngs that you need to buy: carrots and broccoli

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CCSS.L.5.2A

Correct the sentence:

im gonna buy a milk Coca-Cola Pepsi Fanta and mineral water

(a)  

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CCSS.L.5.2A

Draw a colon

True or False:

Colons are used to emphasize, introduce lists of text, provide dialogue, and define composition titles.

• True

• False

True or False:

Colons are used for nothing

• True

• False

Which one is the colon?

• :

• ;

• '

• !

Review:

When do we use a colon?

• You use a colon when introducing lists or text or clarifying composition titles.

• You use a colon when you are talking with your friends.

• You use a colon when introducing yourself in front of the peoples.

• You use a colon for nothing.