B3 English Language · Term 3, Week 7

Using Punctuation

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Curriculum details

Strand
Using Writing Conventions/Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand
Using Punctuation (5.2)
Content standard
B3.5.2.1 - Apply knowledge of the use of punctuation in communication
Indicator
B3.5.2.1.1 - Use full stops in initials and abbreviations
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 7 (Week 31 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
English Language Curriculum (Basic 1-3), 2019, p. 98

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Revise the use of the full stop (.).
- Provide a short passage of about four sentences.
- Pair learners place a full stop at the end of each sentence.
- Introduce full stops in initials and abbreviations.
e.g. Mr. Badu - Mister Badu, A. O. Boateng - Adom Opoku Boateng
- Provide opportunities for learners to practise using full stops in initials of their names, and abbreviations.