Colons: Introducing a List / Concept

Learn how to use a colon to effectively introduce a list in writing.

Oklahoma Academic Standards · 4th Grade
4.5.W.8Students will use a colon to introduce a list (e.g., Deb only needed three things from the grocery store: milk, eggs, and bread.).
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Colons: Introducing a List / Concept

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Michael Murphy

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