Addition
A number plus ZERO equals?
The number.
I come at the end of a sentence, telling the reader to stop.
What am I?
Period
A number minus zero equals?
The number.
His favorite breakfast treat?
doughnut
She is in charge of the whole school.
Mrs. Church
If 4 + 1 = 5, then 1 + 4 = ?
5
I'm used when the author is asking a question.
What am I?
question mark
10 - 9 = ?
His favorite sport to play and watch?
hockey
He helps keeps the school clean and cheers us up with his smile.
Mr. Vinny
Buttercup had 7 strawberries. Blossom gave her 3 more. How many strawberries does Buttercup have now?
10
I'm used when the author is very scared or excited.
What am I?
exclamation mark
The Rangers scored 9 goals. The Bruins scored 4.
How many more goals did the Rangers score than the Bruins?
5
9 - 4 = 5
His favorite hockey team?
NY Rangers
She helps Mr. E in the classroom, has short hair, and loves to tell stories, play games, and sing.
Ms. Lucia
10 + 20 = ?
30
I tell the reader to "stop, take a little break, and keep reading."
What am I?
comma
Payton scored 10 points, but the referee took away 3 for a penalty.
How many points does Payton have now?
7
10 - 3 = 7
His favorite baseball team?
NY Yankees
She is in charge of the cafeteria and brings us snack trays.
Ms. Pat
Bubbles has 5 cookies.
Buttercup has 5 cookies.
Blossom has 10 cookies.
How many cookies do they have altogether?
20
I am used to show when someone in the story is talking.
What am I?
quotation marks
194 - 0 = ?
194
His dog's name?
Daisy
The other two kindergarten teachers.
Ms. Bornhorst & Ms. Brenner