Mechanics of Writing: Punctuation

Syllabus tag: Kenya CBC | Grade 8 English | Theme 2.0 Scientific Innovations | Sub-Strand 2.5.1 Mechanics of Writing: Punctuation (2 Lessons)

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you will be able to:

• Punctuate a given text using commas, apostrophes, and capital letters correctly
• Use an apostrophe, commas, and capital letters appropriately in composition writing
• Advocate the use of correct punctuation in writing

Summary

Commas, apostrophes, and capital letters each do a distinct job in a sentence — and getting one wrong changes meaning, not just appearance. This topic covers what each mark is for and why a small punctuation error can create a real misunderstanding.