Writing to Entertain - Lesson 1 - Punctuation PowerPoint

The "Writing to Entertain" lesson is an educational resource that aims to enhance students' understanding and use of punctuation, ensuring their writing is clear and effectively communicates to the reader. The lesson's objectives are twofold: firstly, to help students recognise the importance of punctuation in aiding comprehension when reading; and secondly, to teach them how to apply a variety of punctuation marks in their own writing. Through examples that transform a punctuation-lacking paragraph into one with proper punctuation, students can see the dramatic improvement in clarity and readability.

The lesson includes a segment titled "What is Punctuation?" which defines punctuation as the use of symbols like full stops, commas, and question marks to clarify meaning for the reader. Students are encouraged to aim for a high level of proficiency in punctuation use. Interactive activities, such as working in pairs to list as many punctuation marks as they can, help to engage the class and reinforce the lesson content. The lesson concludes with a plenary session where students reflect on the importance of correct punctuation and demonstrate their understanding through punctuation exercises. The transformation of a "Punctuation Predicament" into "Punctuation Perfection" illustrates the power of punctuation in making writing more entertaining and understandable.