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What do you see?

Explore the art of sentence creation through impactful examples and engaging exercises. Learn how to employ colons to enhance your writing by introducing lists, surprises, or important information. Through vivid imagery drawn from various texts, discover the power of descriptive language and its effect on storytelling. This guide also provides practical tips on improving sentence structure and flow. Engage with your writing and elevate your work, ensuring clarity and creativity in every piece.

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What do you see?

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  1. She took everything in then, and I with her: the house with the sloping roof, the evergreens leaning over it, the dark shadow that was the woodpile on the front porch. -Patricia Reilly Giff, Pictures of Hollis Woods The morning the Reeds’ baby died was June 5: a day shimmering with light, the smell of lilacs hanging sweetly in the willow tree behind the house where Alyssa was hiding. -Susan Shreve, Blister What do you see?

  2. Colon : Purposes: • Announces a surprise or a list • Acts like a drum roll for something to follow Tips: Capitalize the first word after a colon only if it’s a proper noun or the start of a complete sentence.

  3. How easy it was to disappear: A thousand trains a day entered or left Chicago. -Erik Larson, “The Devil in the White City” Every ten minutes by the small clock built into the dashboard he tried to radio with a simple message: “I need help. Is there anybody listening to me?” -Gary Paulsen, “Hatchet”

  4. Finish these sentences using a colon. Sentence Starters • So many things ruined my thirteenth birthday: 2. Today is a new day:

  5. So many things ruined my thirteenth birthday: I asked for a present that I didn’t get, I couldn’t finish my math homework, and my best friend did not attend my birthday party. 2. Today is a new day: Nothing is going to ruin my day. Possible Answers.

  6. Instructions: Place colons where needed. • She had three personality flaws pride, selfishness, and a temper. • The singers in the concert will be you, Pam, and Becky. Be ready to go, this show could get us a record deal. • A tent, three sleeping bags, and a gas lantern how could you go camping without them and survive?

  7. Answers: • She had three personality flaws:pride, selfishness, and a temper. • The singers in the concert will be you, Pam, and Becky:Be ready to go, this show could get us a record deal. • A tent, three sleeping bags, and a gas lantern:How could you go camping without them and survive?

  8. Look at your essay and elaboration notes • Where can you incorporate a colon into your writing? • Underline the colon sentence on your t-chart or rough draft. • Share your sentence with your partner. Are there any changes that you need to make? 4. Write your sentence on a sentence strip or post it to add to the “colon” chart on the back wall.

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