English·Grammar & Punctuation·procedural
Bullet Point Punctuation
Punctuate bullet points consistently to list information clearly, applying conventions for capitalisation, end punctuation, and parallel structure across items
Suggested ages 10–11
Learning journey
Your child is learning advanced grammar and punctuation skills — mastering complex sentence structures, sophisticated punctuation like colons and semi-colons, and formal writing techniques that will prepare them for secondary school and beyond.
Evidence of understanding
- Create bullet point lists with consistent capitalisation and punctuation throughout
- Use full stops for bullet points that are complete sentences and no punctuation for fragments
- Maintain parallel grammatical structure across all items in a bulleted list
Assessment prompt
When Bullet Point Punctuation uses bullet points to list information — like in a school project — are all the bullets punctuated the same way, with matching capitalisation and consistent end punctuation?
Standards alignment
Eng.App2.Y6.Punc.3GB · uk-nc-2013
Bullet points
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2
Eng.UKS2.Write.VGP.2fGB · uk-nc-2013
Punctuating bullet points
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2