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How to write exclamations

Part of Language and LiteracyWritingYear 1Year 2

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What is an exclamation mark?

Sentences that end in an exclamation mark are used to show intense feelings or get attention.

You can use an exclamation mark ! to show when your sentence is saying something surprising or with force.

Ouch! That really hurt!

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Watch: Using an exclamation mark

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Activity 1

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Activity 2

Take a look at the sentences below and mark whether they use exclamation marks correctly or incorrectly.

  1. Do you know if the train has left yet!
  2. Wait! I'm on my way.
  3. I wonder if she has left yet!
  4. How amazing was that!
  5. Which park did you want to go to!
  6. Hey! Do not feed the ducks.
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Activity 3

Watch the following short video about ponds.

Pay attention to any information about being safe around ponds.

Create a poster explaining how to be safe at a pond. Make sure you include text in your poster and use exclamation marks.

For example:

'Stop! Do not go near the edge of the pond.'

Try to:

  • make the poster eye catching with big text headings.

  • use exclamation marks in your sentences.

  • illustrate your poster with nice drawings.

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