Year 7 Writing – Punctuation for Meaning 1

Practise fixing commas after introductory words, apostrophes for possession and contraction, and dialogue punctuation in a short camp story. 12 questions. 20 minutes.

Draft A: A storm on a school camp

(1) Our school camp was beside a slow river in the hills. (2) On the second afternoon the sky turned dark grey. (3) The wind began to howl, and the tall gum trees bent over. (4) 'Everyone back to the cabins,' called Mr Lee. (5) Zara and I grabbed our jackets and ran across the wet grass.

(6) The cabin shook as the wind rattled it's windows. (7) Three tent's blew over near the oval. (8) Zaras torch rolled under the bunk. (9) We didnt have time to look for it. (10) 'Where is the first aid kit' asked Mr Lee. (11) We could'nt hear Mr Lee's voice over the thunder. (12) Before long, the lights went out. (13) However the storm passed quickly. (14) When the rain finally eased we walked outside. (15) Its a long walk back to the main hall.

(16) The river was brown and loud, but the camp was safe. (17) Zara found her torch beside the heater the next morning. (18) Mr Lee said it was the biggest storm he had seen at camp. (19) 'I will never complain about a quiet night again,' laughed Zara.