8. Brackets Activity
Perfecting Punctuation
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2m 39s
The focus is on the use of brackets in writing, particularly for children. Different types of brackets are discussed, with rounded parenthesis being the most common. Brackets serve to add extra details to a sentence, acting like a secret that can be removed without altering the sentence's meaning. The video emphasises teaching children to understand this concept. It also explains how brackets can be used to add thoughts, opinions, or details, and how their placement within a sentence can vary.
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