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Hyphenation Conventions | No Nonsense Grammar

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Title:

 Hyphenation Conventions | No Nonsense Grammar

URL:

 https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/no-nonsense-grammar-hyphenation-conventions/hyphenation-conventions-no-nonsense-grammar/

Content Source:

 PBS
Type: Audio/Video

Overview:

Hyphens indicate specific nouns from compound words. Without them, they could refer to completely different things! Know when and how to use them.

Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 8
17. Examine the use of conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in a variety of texts.

a. Correct improper usage of commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, colons, semicolons, hyphens, and dashes through peer editing.
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Teacher Vocabulary:
17.
  • Conventions
  • Standard English capitalization
  • Standard English punctuation
  • Standard English spelling
17a.
  • Commas
  • Apostrophes
  • Quotation marks
  • Colons
  • Semicolon
  • Hyphen
  • Dash
  • Peer editing
Knowledge:
17. Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
17a.
  • The proper usage of commas, apostrophes, quotation marks, colons, semicolons, hyphens, and dashes.
  • Strategies to correct punctuation mistakes during the peer editing process.
Skills:
17. Students are able to:
  • Examine the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in written texts.
17a.
  • Identify and correct punctuation errors through peer editing.
Understanding:
17. Students understand that:
  • A variety of texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
17a.
  • Specific rules for proper usage exist with various forms of punctuation.
  • Peer editing can help revise and correct errors with punctuation in writing.
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Author: Jessica Byrd
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