This week’s literacy theme is ……. pauses.

Use the Literacy Mats to remind you of the range of punctuation

that can be used.

Perfect Punctuation – Part 1

Perfect Punctuation - Part 2

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.. and this is the relevant section in the literacy rules

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Pauses

Read your work through to help you spot where pauses should be.4A I have missed a pause out.4B I have used the wrong pause.4C I should try to use a wider variety of pauses eg) … - ? ! ; :

Look out for the posters around the school.

And remember, correct punctuation can save a person’s life!