Virginia SOL 2.LU.2.A
The Standard
Identify statements, questions, and commands and use correct ending punctuation (e.g., period, question mark, and exclamation points).
Virginia Standards of Learning for English · Mechanics
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students decide whether a sentence gives information, asks something, or tells someone to act. They choose an ending mark that fits the sentence’s purpose and tone.
What Mastery Looks Like
- Students sort sentences by what each one does. They add a period, question mark, or exclamation point that matches the meaning and tone.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may choose punctuation by sentence length or excitement instead of purpose. They may think every command needs an exclamation point, or mistake a polite request for a question.
How to Assess It
- Give students: “Please put your book away__” “Where is my book__” “My book is on the shelf__” Ask them to name each type and add punctuation.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Label three hoops statement, question, and command, then have students place sentence cards into the matching hoop and add punctuation.
Write and discuss three sentences about recess, one that tells, one that asks, and one that directs someone to act.
Play Punctuation Corners by reading a sentence aloud while students move to the period, question mark, or exclamation point sign.
Examine classroom signs such as “Wash your hands” and “Where do books go?” then identify each sentence’s purpose and punctuation.
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Use and punctuate dialogue and direct quotations appropriately in writing.
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- K.LU.2.B
With guidance and support, identify statements and questions and use ending punctuation (e.g., period and question mark)
- 6.LU.2.A
Construct complete sentences with appropriate punctuation, avoiding comma splices and run-ons in writing.
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