The Famous Punctuation Rap
A memorable rhythmic poem to help students memorize proper punctuation mark rules.
I am a PERIOD, I come at the end.
Every full thought needs me, my friend!
Stop right there! Take a breath, don't rush,
Before the next sentence comes with a crush!
I am a COMMA, if you see me just pause,
Hang back, Jack, and think of the clause!
In a list of three items or separating dates,
I keep things apart so nobody debates!
QUESTION MARK here, curved like an ear,
Who? What? Where? Why? I make inquiries clear!
Whenever someone asks with wonder or doubt,
I curl up at the end to figure it out!
EXCLAMATION POINT! Loud and surprised!
Shouting with joy or warning advised!
"Watch out! Hooray! That goal was supreme!"
I stand like a bat with a ball in a dream!
QUOTATION MARKS hug all the words people say,
"Hello there!" said John as he walked on his way.
We travel in pairs at the start and the close,
To show exact speech in poetry or prose!