Em Dash Practice

Dashawn·

Punctuation

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At a Glance

Grade Level5th Grade

SubjectPunctuation

Original Prompt

Create an assignment where students must identify em dashes (Parenthetical Material Pauses and Breaks Emphasis Lists ) and write sentences using em dashes. It should be in English and Spanish.

This learning resource focuses on the use of the em dash in both English and Spanish sentences. It outlines the various functions of the em dash, including its role in denoting parenthetical information, indicating pauses or breaks in thought, emphasizing key points, and introducing lists. Multiple examples in both languages illustrate these usage rules, helping students understand and apply the concepts effectively. The resource includes exercises for independent practice where students can rewrite sentences with appropriate em dashes and identify their functions in context. There is also a section for sentence construction prompts to enhance mastery of the em dash's applications in writing.