Bullet points
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use bullet points to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text.
Key learning points
- Bullet points are useful to lay out key information clearly in a non-fiction text.
- Bullet points space information out for the reader.
- Bullet points often come after a main clause or a subheading.
- List items only need capitals and full stops when they are complete sentences.
Keywords
Bullet points - punctuation marks that lay key information out in a non-fiction text
Colon - a piece of punctuation placed after a main clause that can introduce a list or a question
Subheading - a word, phrase or sentence used to introduce part of a text
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle with the flexibility of punctuation for bullet points - often, it is optional.
Emphasise the importance of consistency - choosing a method and sticking to it. Only complete sentences require capitals and full stops.
Teacher tip
It would be beneficial to be able to show children bullet point lists from texts they have read or have access to in class; adapting tasks to reflect cross-curricular learning will also improve pupils' understanding.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following might we find in a reporting clause?
Q2.Which of the following can we see in this reporting clause? 'grumbled Jun moodily as he stood back up'
Q3.Which speech second sentence is punctuated correctly?
Q4.Which speech first sentence is punctuated correctly?
Q5.Match the type of speech sentence to the example.
Q6.Which speech interrupted sentence is punctuated correctly?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What kind of text is most likely to contain bullet points?
Q2.What is the purpose of using bullet points in a non-fiction text?
Q3.Which of the following can be used to start a bullet point list?
Q4.Which of the following would be an appropriate way of starting a list of bullet points?
Q5.What must we always include in each list item if we have a list of complete sentences using bullet points?
Q6.We __________ use semi-colons to separate items in a list of bullet points when those items are clauses.
To help you plan your 6 English lesson on: Bullet points, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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