Correcting punctuation

Practise adding punctuation to a letter, including capital letters and full stops, exclamation marks, question marks and commas with this teacher-made worksheet.

Maisie has written a letter to her favourite author, but she has forgotten all the punctuation! Can you go through her letter and add in capital letters and full stops? You may also need to include some exclamation marks, question marks and commas.

Why do primary school children need to learn punctuation?

Punctuation is like the road signs of language — it helps us understand where to pause, stop, or get excited when we read or write. 

Here's why it's important for children in primary school to learn punctuation:

• Punctuation marks help make writing clear. Without them, sentences can get confusing.
• When kids read, punctuation tells them how to understand the flow of the story or text. It shows when someone is asking a question, making a statement, or showing excitement.
• Learning punctuation early helps children write in a way that others can easily follow, which will help them as they grow and write longer pieces.
• Knowing punctuation helps children read with the right rhythm and tone, making stories more fun and helping them become better readers.

How will this worksheet help your child with their punctuation?

This punctuation worksheet was created by an experienced primary school teacher and provides your child with a fun, simple practice session that they can complete at home. It includes tips for parents and answers to the activity. 

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