Curated OER
Punctuation 2: Other than Commas
Thoroughly cover the nuances of apostrophes, quotation marks, dashes, hyphens, colons, and semi-colons. Intended for higher-level English classes, the examples given pertain to tricky rules and formal language. There are no animations or...
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US Department of Education
Oeri Publications Guide: Dashes and Hyphens [Pdf]
This article contains information regarding the em-dash, the en-dash, and hyphens. Many examples are included. Site is extremely detailed and thorough.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Em Dash
A video lesson explaining the form and function of an Em dash followed by a PowerPoint providing several examples of Em dash usage. [2:48]
Get It Write
Get It Write: En Dashes and Em Dashes
Find out the correct usage of hyphens, em dashes, and en dashes with this clear explanation. A short quiz checks your understanding.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: The Em Dash: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the em dash and explains when and how it is used. An audio version is provided [1:28], and the lesson is followed by a three-question quiz to check for understanding. It is 1 of 2 in the series titled "The Em Dash."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dashes and Hyphens: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces hyphens and dashes. It explains the hyphen, en dash, em dash, and dash and the uses of each. It is 1 of 4 in the series titled "Dashes and Hyphens." L.11-12.2a Hyphens
