Fun and Interactive Ways to Teach Punctuation with Punctuation Kung Fu
INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TEACH
PUNCTUATION
Guru Smith-Hughes (I wish!)
WHAT IS PUNCTUATION KUNG FU?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDu0qqcgmeE
WHY DO STUDENTS RESPOND TO PUNCTUATION
KUNG FU?
By physically creating the shape of the punctuation mark, students remember them
better!
It’s fun to do and makes a very ‘boring’ part of English and Literacy, really
interesting!
Works with all abilities and ages.
Research has shown that students retain punctuation better by adding an action to it.
ACTION AND REACTION
Active PAR marking
Peer marking
Self-Correction
Less self-conscious.
Kinaesthetic
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LET’S HAVE A GO AT IT…
Full stop
Capital letter
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Semi-colon
Brackets
WHO AM I?
Paired work/whiteboards
Good starter or plenary activity
Each student has a whiteboard, on one side they draw a punctuation mark (Not to
show to their partner)
Student A describes the purpose of a punctuation mark to their partner (Student B)
Student B has three guesses, then if they don’t guess the punctuation mark, then
student A coaches them with further examples.
Move around the class.
POST IT NOTES
* Student A writes a punctuation mark onto a post-it note and attaches it to their
head.
* Students B and C give examples of the punctuation mark in use.
* Student A uses the Punctuation Kung Fu movement to guess what it written on the
post-it note.
THE HUMAN SENTENCE
* Students write punctuation marks onto different whiteboards
* Each group is given a sentence and they have to create that sentence in 30 seconds
using the correct punctuation marks.
* In teams of five, create the sentence in your envelope – you have 30 seconds…GO!
PLENARY
Any questions?
Engage students in learning punctuation through the innovative method of Punctuation Kung Fu, where they physically act out punctuation marks to improve retention and have fun. This unique approach involves creating shapes and movements for different punctuation marks, making the learning process engaging and interactive. From full stops to question marks, students can embody each punctuation mark through specific actions, leading to better retention and understanding. Punctuation Kung Fu is suitable for all age groups and abilities, transforming a mundane task into an exciting learning experience.
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INNOVATIVE WAYS TO TEACH PUNCTUATION Guru Smith-Hughes (I wish!)
WHAT IS PUNCTUATION KUNG FU? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDu0qqcgmeE
WHY DO STUDENTS RESPOND TO PUNCTUATION KUNG FU? By physically creating the shape of the punctuation mark, students remember them better! It s fun to do and makes a very boring part of English and Literacy, really interesting! Works with all abilities and ages. Research has shown that students retain punctuation better by adding an action to it.
ACTION AND REACTION Active PAR marking Peer marking Self-Correction Less self-conscious. Kinaesthetic
THEMS THE RULES!! Full stop: throw a short, right-handed punch at the air in front of you. Make the noise, Ha! Comma: with your right arm bent so that your hand is in front of your face, make a short twisting motion at the wrist to signify the comma shape. Make the noise, Shi! Semi-colon:do the full-stop punch, then the comma shape directly underneath it. Make the noises, Ha! Shi! Colon: follow the full-stop punch immediately with one directly beneath it. Make the noises, Ha! Ha! Question mark: separate the curly bit into three cutting movements with the hand: one horizontal left to right, one curved around, and one vertical coming from the bottom of the curved one. Then at the bottom of the shape you have just drawn in the air, bung in a full-stop punch. Make the noises, Shi! Shi! Shi! Ha! Exclamation mark: a long vertical slash, from top to bottom, followed by a full stop. Make the noises, Shiiiiii! Ha! Speech marks: stand on one leg, extend your arms diagonally to the skies and wiggle your index and middle fingers in an approximation of speech marks. Make the noise, Haeeeee! Apostrophe: with your right arm fully extended to the air, wiggle your index finger. Make the noise, Blubalubaluba! (This is the best I can do to approximate the sound you can make with your tongue when you flap it up and down against the inside of your lips.) Ellipsis: three punches along a horizontal line. Make the noises, Ha! Ha! Ha! Brackets: using your left hand first, draw a curved convex line in the air; use your right hand to do the opposite motion for the closing bracket. Make the noises, Shi! Shi!
LETS HAVE A GO AT IT Full stop Capital letter Apostrophe Comma Colon Semi-colon Brackets
WHO AM I? Paired work/whiteboards Good starter or plenary activity Each student has a whiteboard, on one side they draw a punctuation mark (Not to show to their partner) Student A describes the purpose of a punctuation mark to their partner (Student B) Student B has three guesses, then if they don t guess the punctuation mark, then student A coaches them with further examples. Move around the class.
POST IT NOTES * Student A writes a punctuation mark onto a post-it note and attaches it to their head. * Students B and C give examples of the punctuation mark in use. * Student A uses the Punctuation Kung Fu movement to guess what it written on the post-it note.
THE HUMAN SENTENCE * Students write punctuation marks onto different whiteboards * Each group is given a sentence and they have to create that sentence in 30 seconds using the correct punctuation marks. * In teams of five, create the sentence in your envelope you have 30 seconds GO!
PLENARY Any questions?
