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English Plus: Semicolons in a Series

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The site discusses using semicolons with complete independent clauses, and prepositions.
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Punctuation Mark Rules: The Semicolon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Site provides information concerning the rules and usage of the grammatical element "the semicolon" in English punctuation. Also includes several examples.
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Sandhills Community College: The Semicolon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A very thorough and detailed guide to the use of semicolons in English punctuation. Includes several rules and examples.
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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: A Mini Lesson on Semicolons

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Practical lesson on middle schoolers' use of the semicolon, modeled on Martin Luther King's "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."
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Illinois State U.: Punctuation Made Simple Semicolon

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
What purpose does a semicolon serve in punctuation? Explore this website to learn more about this small but powerful grammar tool.
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Library Online: Colon and Semicolon Punctuation in Writing

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Rules and examples in list form demonstrating the proper use of both the colon and semicolon.
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Grammar Tips

Colons, and Semicolons, and Bears!

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Refer to this short article if you need help with using semicolons or colons. There are several examples of both correct and incorrect usage, as well as a clear explanation of the difference.
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Sta: Punctuation and Capitalization Rules

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this handy guide for a quick reference to punctuation and capitalization rules. Includes rules for end marks, apostrophes, capitalization, commas, quotation marks, and many more!