2.1 Using punctuation appropriately

English home language

Grade 9

A look at television

Module 11

Use a range of punctuation appropriately

Activity1:

To be able to use a range of punctuation appropriately

[lo 6.2.6, 5.2.5]

• Read the next bit of text carefully and then answer the questions that follow:

Miss X looked up from the literature: “Its the scene where you see the murder being committed.” Miss X got up, put away the book and beckoned to the maid, who brought her a comb and a mirror.

“My nose all right?”, she asked, dabbing on some powder.

• Line 1 contains TWO errors. Identify, explain and correct the errors.

• The first paragraph is too long. Give the first word of what could be a second paragraph. Give a reason for your answer.
• What punctuation error is there in Line 4? Identify, explain and correct it.

Explain the spelling of ‘committed’

• Which television programmes do you think are unsuitable viewing for Grade 6 children? Explain.
• What is the main purpose of a television guide?

Which programme do you think is the most beneficial? Why?

Activity 2:

To be able to draw on own experience and contrast it with that of others to illustrate a point of view.

[lo 5.1.7]

• Cartoons on television are scheduled for the mornings AND afternoons.

• Give THREE main reasons for this.

• Do you think it is right that a parent leaves a child in front of the television, unsupervised?

• A ‘cartoon’ is “a filmed sequence of drawings using the technique of animation. ”

• What does animate mean?
• What is the origin of this word?
• Give the antonym.

Activity 3:

To be able to plan, organise and present research.

[lo 5.2.4]

• Compile sample information for WEEKLY and then WEEKEND activities:

• From the times indicated above, say what the time difference in hours is, between:

• Now do the same for the WEEKEND:

Activity 4:

To be able to use factual information and interpret statistics to support argument

[lo 5.1.6]

• Now, come to some conclusions about the statistics that you have worked out.

• Apply your findings.

1. Using the above information, set up a working schedule for yourself.

2. Your time management starts after you arrive home from school, except for weekends.

3. Work out a week and then a weekend schedule for yourself.

4. Your balanced schedule must allow for:

i) Only 1 hour to 1½ hours of television viewing time (per day).

ii) Enough time for schoolwork (homework and/or studying).