Identify punctuation as a feature of written text different from letters; recognise that capital letters are used for names, and that capital letters also signal the beginning of sentences while punctuation marks signal the end

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Identify punctuation as a feature of written text different from letters; recognise that capital letters are used for names, and that capital letters also signal the beginning of sentences while punctuation marks signal the end.

Code

AC9EFLA09

Year level

Foundation

Subject

English

Strand

Language

Sub-strand

Language for expressing and developing ideas

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We are learning to identify punctuation as a feature of written text different from letters; recognise that capital letters are used for names, and that capital letters also signal the beginning of sentences while punctuation marks signal the end.

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Identify   as a feature of written text different from letters; recognise that capital letters are used for names, and that capital letters also signal the beginning of sentences while punctuation marks signal the end.

Related Foundation English descriptors

• AC9EFLA01Explore how language is used differently at home and school depending on the relationships between people
• AC9EFLA02Explore different ways of using language to express preferences, likes and dislikes
• AC9EFLA03Understand that texts can take many forms such as signs, books and digital texts
• AC9EFLA04Understand conventions of print and screen, including how books and simple digital texts are usually organised
• AC9EFLA05Recognise that sentences are key units for expressing ideas
• AC9EFLA06Recognise that sentences are made up of groups of words that work together in particular ways to make meaning
• AC9EFLA07Explore the contribution of images and words to meaning in stories and informative texts
• AC9EFLA08Recognise and develop awareness of vocabulary used in familiar contexts related to everyday experiences, personal interests and topics taught at school

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