Editing Our Work
Identify correct end punctuation for sentences
Use periods, question marks, and exclamation points correctly
Practice editing written work for punctuation
“A man has joy in giving an apt answer; and a word at the right time, how good it is!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)Just as punctuation helps us communicate clearly, God's words help us understand His message clearly
Gather students and review previous lessons about editing. Show the CUPS poster and remind students about the importance of clear communication.
Explain the three main end punctuation marks: period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation point (!). Demonstrate how each mark changes the meaning of a sentence.
Students will work on a worksheet where they add the correct end punctuation to sentences.
Simpler: Provide a word bank of punctuation marks
Challenge: Create your own sentences and punctuate them
Review worksheet together and celebrate good punctuation detective work.
Dear God, thank You for helping us communicate clearly. Help us use our words to show Your love.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll become Spelling Detectives!
“A man has joy in giving an apt answer; and a word at the right time, how good it is!”
— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Punctuation Charades - act out different punctuation marks
First graders are learning the basics of punctuation and how it helps communicate meaning.
Distinguishing between different types of sentences and their corresponding punctuation
Consistent use of correct end punctuation in writing