Parenthesis: brackets
I can use brackets to add extra, factual information.
Parenthesis: brackets
I can use brackets to add extra, factual information.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Parenthesis can be achieved with a range of punctuation.
- Brackets are a punctuation mark used to add extra, factual information in a clause.
- Brackets can be removed from a clause and it will still make sense.
- Brackets can be used purposefully in non-fiction texts to increase the amount of facts given to the reader.
Keywords
Parenthesis - additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense
Brackets - a punctuation mark used to add extra, factual information in a clause
Factual - true
Common misconception
Pupils may include within brackets information that is essential to the sentence's coherence.
Encourage pupils to cover the parenthesis in a sentence and see if what's left makes complete sense.
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Sam sighed, "Next year, we'll beat them."
"Next year," Sam sighed, "we'll beat them."
"Next year, we'll beat them," sighed Sam.