Tricky Punctuation in Cartoons

This workbook uses humor and fun cartoons to teach punctuation to students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other learning difficulties, making it more engaging and less intimidating. It helps students become proficient in generalizing rules, detecting patterns, and inferring rules through inquiry-based learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 21 May 2020
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This comprehensive punctuation workbook is designed to assist students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other specific learning difficulties in developing their punctuation skills through an inquiry-based learning approach. By incorporating humor and engaging cartoons, the book aims to make the learning process enjoyable and engaging, fostering active participation and critical thinking rather than relying solely on rote memorization of punctuation rules. The inclusion of jokes and unexpected punch lines further enhances the fun and approachable nature of punctuation, reducing the intimidation factor often associated with it.

Through the use of this workbook and inquiry-based learning, students gradually acquire the ability to generalize the specific rules they have learned, identify patterns from examples, and infer rules. This approach not only strengthens their understanding of punctuation but also enhances their ability to apply it in various contexts.

Tricky Punctuation in Cartoons complements school literacy programs and provides valuable resources to students who learn differently. It offers additional strategies and techniques to help them remember tricky punctuation rules, enabling them to excel in their writing and communication skills.

Weight: 800g
Dimension: 212 x 298 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787754027
Edition number: Illustrated ed