Punctuation Scavenger Hunt

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Detective with magnifying glass searching for punctuation marks

🔍 Part 1: Punctuation Detective Work

WALT: We are learning to identify different punctuation marks and explain their function in writing.

1. Read this sentence and circle the correct punctuation mark that should go at the end:

What time does the library close

Full stop (.)

Question mark (?)

Exclamation mark (!)

2. Find and count the punctuation marks in this sentence:

"I can't believe it's already 3:30pm!" Sarah exclaimed.

Number of punctuation marks found: _______

3. Which punctuation marks can you spot in this paragraph? Tick all that apply:

The weather forecast says it'll be 25°C tomorrow; however, I think we should bring umbrellas (just in case). Don't you agree?

Comma (,)

Semicolon (;)

Brackets ( )

Question mark (?)

Apostrophe (')

4. What is the purpose of the semicolon (;) in the sentence above?

To end the sentence

To connect two related ideas

To show excitement

✏️ Part 2: Punctuation Rescue Mission

5. This paragraph is missing punctuation! Add the correct punctuation marks where needed:

Last weekend I went to the Melbourne Cricket Ground with my family What an amazing

experience it was The crowd was cheering loudly and my dad said This is the best

game Ive ever seen We bought hot chips drinks and ice cream but the prices were

quite expensive almost $15 for chips I cant wait to go back next year

6. Create your own sentence using at least THREE different punctuation marks from this list: comma, semicolon, brackets, quotation marks, exclamation mark.

7. Explain why punctuation is important in writing. Give at least two reasons:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Punctuation Challenge

8. Extension Activity: Rewrite this sentence three different ways using different punctuation to change the meaning or tone:

Original: The students finished their work

Version 1: _______________________________________________

Version 2: _______________________________________________

Version 3: _______________________________________________

9. Reflection: What punctuation mark did you find most interesting today and why?

Punctuation Scavenger Hunt

Punctuation Scavenger Hunt

🔍 Part 1: Punctuation Detective Work

✏️ Part 2: Punctuation Rescue Mission

🎯 Part 3: Punctuation Challenge

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