Dash Day Recap

Students are asked to write two short paragraphs-one about something they did today using parenthetical em dashes, and another about someone or something they know using em dashes to set off an appositive with commas. The prompts guide students to use specific em dash structures within their own writing. The activity emphasizes purposeful punctuation usage. This worksheet blends narrative writing with grammar focus.

This worksheet helps students apply punctuation in personal writing, reinforcing retention through self-expression. By practicing both parenthetical and appositive functions of the em dash, students grow more comfortable with varied sentence structures. It also nurtures writing fluency by encouraging reflection on real-life topics. Using punctuation purposefully improves grammar and helps students write with intention and control.