Perfecting Punctuation

COURSE DURATION: Approx. 60 MINUTES

What is Punctuation (the P in VCOP)?
Punctuation are the marks or symbols we use in writing to separate sentences and their elements and to clarify meaning. In Big Write there are two different types of punctuation, these that fall under GHaSP and are used simply for grammar, and those we use to create effect. The Australian Punctuation pyramid covers both so that we remind students of the basics, while teaching them to enhance the piece.

The aim of the session is to;
· Look at what we need to know as teachers regarding punctuation.
· Understand that each piece of punctuation has more than one use.
· Learn how we go about teaching and practising punctuation.

This course is suitable for educators of Pre-School to Adult learners, using or wishing to use the VCOP elements in their classroom. It is also suitable for leadership, support staff, or educators wishing to raise writing or oral language skills of their students.

Ideally this course will be completed as a staff using the school license. 

This course provides a further understanding of the benefits of VCOP, and is linked to the Big Write and VCOP writing approach and training courses.

Look for other courses in the Big Write and VCOP series to learn more.