Bullet points
I can use bullet points to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text.
Bullet points
I can use bullet points to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Bullet points are useful to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text.
- Bullet points space information out for the reader.
- Bullet points often come after a main clause or a subheading.
- List items only need capitals and full stops when they are complete sentences.
Keywords
Bullet points - punctuation marks that lay key information out in a non-fiction text
Colon - a piece of punctuation placed after a main clause that can introduce a list or a question
Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle with the flexibility of punctuation for bullet points - often, it is optional.
Emphasise the importance of consistency - choosing a method and sticking to it. Only complete sentences require capitals and full stops.
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6 Questions
"Before long, we'll have to go," muttered Alex, shrugging.
Alex muttered, "Before long, we'll have to go."
"Before long," Alex muttered, "we'll have to go."