Stage 2 · A1+ / A2
Basic punctuation
Use common punctuation marks to make French sentences clear and match their purpose.
1. Objective
By the end, you will choose between full stop, comma, question mark and exclamation mark in simple sentences.
2. I discover
Read aloud: Bonjour Paul. then Bonjour, Paul ! What does punctuation change in rhythm and intention?
3. I understand
Punctuation organises meaning and reading. A full stop ends a statement; a question mark marks a question; an exclamation mark can mark emotion or a command; a comma separates some elements and creates a short pause.
In standard French typography, a space generally comes before ? ! : ;. Keep this in mind when writing.
4. Guided practice
5. Independent practice
6. I write / I speak
Now apply the feature in three personal sentences and briefly justify each choice.
7. Check my learning
8. What I remember
. ends · ? asks · ! exclaims/commands · , separates or sets off an element.
9. Now I can…
- I can move from the rule to a real sentence.
- I can explain why my form is correct.
