Punctuation Module | EGUMPP - English Grammar, Usage, Writing Mechanics, and Punctuation Program

Module 3

Punctuation & Capitalization

The Punctuation & Capitalization module uses an interactive approach to teach student how to correctly punctuate sentences and how to identify punctuation mistakes. This is accomplished by requiring the student to insert the correct punctuation mark and identify the rule explaining why the punctuation mark was inserted. Students who understand punctuation rules are far more likely to correctly punctuate their own writing (as opposed to placing punctuation marks where “it sounds correct”). This module also includes a lesson on capitalization.

Average time to complete: 5 to 7 hours.

Seven Lessons

The Punctuation & Capitalization Module includes these lessons:

1. Punctuating End of Sentences
2. Punctuating Introductory Elements
3. Punctuating Interrupting Elements
4. Punctuating Ending Elements
5. Punctuating Independent Clauses
6. Punctuating Series of Elements
7. Capitalization

Lesson Format

Each lesson includes learning content and three interactive exercises.

Each lesson includes these six sections:

Video Introduction
Lesson Introduction & Overview
Rules to Follow
PTM A – Applying Rules (Graded Test)
Lesson Reinforcer (Non-graded Exercise)
PTM B – Finding Errors (Graded Test)

PTM A – Applying Rules

This interactive exercise displays all of the rules pertaining to the current punctuation lesson. The user must insert the correct punctuation in a sentence and select the correct rule that explains the punctuation choice (Lessons 1–6). In Lesson 7, the user must capitalize the word(s) that must be capitalized and select the correct rule that explains why the word(s) should be capitalized.

Includes video instructions
Displays the correct answer after each attempt
Displays a “score-to-beat” to challenge students to improve their grades
Allows unlimited retests

Lesson Reinforcer Exercise

Reinforces the key concept within the lesson
Includes video instructions
Uses a multiple-choice format – each attempt requires reviewing sentences for specific concepts related to the lesson
Challenges students with a game-like completion requirement that aids in retaining the lesson concept

PTM B – Finding Errors (graded exercise)

This exercise not only provides additional practice in identifying sentences that have a punctuation error pertaining to the current lesson, but it also provides practice in identifying punctuation errors in sentences presented in the previous lessons. The user must select the correct button or the button that states the type of punctuation error that appears in the sentence.