COMMA LESSON

Comma

NGLS- 8L2, 8L2a, 8L2b, 8SL6, 8W2c

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Open Ended

Do Now: Why should we use commas in our writing? In other words, what is the purpose of a comma?

Mini Lesson: Comma

What is a comma?

• a punctuation mark that indicates a pause in a sentence

• used to clarify meaning to the reader

• a tool used to indicate to readers that there is a separation of words, phrases, and ideas

• used to avoid run-on sentences

  • sentences that are too long and not linked or joined properly; can be divided into separate thoughts.

​LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

​Why is a comma important?

• It clarifies meaning. For example, please consider Grandma.

  • Let's eat Grandma

    • This means- Let's eat Grandma (literally)

  • Let's eat, Grandma

    • This means- Grandma come eat with us

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Famous Grandma

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Which answer is not true about a comma?

Commas_____

• clarify meaning

• indicate to readers that there is a separation of words phrases or ideas

• indicate the end of a sentence

• are punctuations that indicate a pause in a sentence

Rule 1: Compound Sentence

• Use commas with a conjunction to separate two simple sentences in a compound sentence.

  • conjunctions are words or phrases that connect or link together

  • a compound sentence is a sentence with more than one subject

• Use the F.A.N.B.O.Y.S acronym to help you remember when and where to place a comma.

  • Place comma before FOR, AND, NOR, BUT, OR, YET, and SO.

• Teacher Model: Joshua won an award, and we organized a party for him.

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Select

Comprehension Check: Which three statements demonstrate a correctly used comma in a compound sentence?

• Juan likes jelly, but he won't eat peanut butter.

• Kelly enjoys going to the movies, and hanging out with her friends.

• Get me some water, or the fire will spread.

• The only person still at the office, is the secretary.

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: If we use the acronym F.A.N.B.O.Y.S to help us understand where to place commas, which words should we look for in a sentence?

• For, An, No, Boy, Or, You, and So

• For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, and So

• For, And, Not, But, Out, Yet, and So

• For, An, Not, But, Or, Yet, and So

Rule 2: Appositive

• Use commas to separate an appositive phrase when it interrupts a sentence.

  • Appositive is a noun (person, place, thing) or phrase that is set beside another noun or pronoun to explain or identify it.

• The comma is placed before and after the appositive word or phrase.

• Teacher Model: The teacher, Mrs. Santiago, suggests that we review our Google Slides before we take our test.

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Use the appositive rule when when placing the commas in the sentence below.

My brother's car a sporty red convertible with bucket seats is the envy of my friends.

• My brother's car, a sporty red convertible with bucket seats, is the envy of my friends

• My brother's, car a sporty red convertible with bucket seats, is the envy of my friends

• My brother's car, a sporty, red convertible, with bucket seats is the envy of my friends

• My brother's car a sporty red convertible, with bucket seats, is the envy of my friends

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Which sentence demonstrates a correctly used Appositive comma?

• The student, Melvis, prefers playing soccer over American football.

• The student Melvis, prefers playing soccer, over American football.

• The student Melvis prefers playing, soccer over American football.

• The student, Melvis prefers playing soccer over American football.

​Rule 3: Series

• Use a comma to separate each noun, verb or adjective in a series

  • a series is a list of 3 or more items. The last one is joined by and, or, or nor.

• Teacher Model:

  • Elijah enjoys competing in races, traveling around the world, and eating unique cuisine.

  • Intizor, Michelle, and Qi decided to meet for pizza after class.

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Which sentence demonstrates a correctly used series comma?

• Bulent, Sodais and Mrs. Santiago, decided to decorate the bulletin board together.

• Bulent Sodais, and Mrs. Santiago decided to decorate the bulletin board together.

• Bulent, Sodais and Mrs. Santiago decided to decorate the bulletin board, together.

• Bulent, Sodais, and Mrs. Santiago decided to decorate the bulletin board together.

Rule 4: Coordinate Adjective

• Use a comma to separate two adjectives that are placed together

  • Adjectives describe nouns and pronouns; modify nouns and pronouns

• Adjectives "coordinate", when they work equally to modify another word

• Teacher Model: Camilla brushed her long, shiny hair.

  • Long and shiny modified hair by describing it as both long and shiny

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Analyze the sentence below and determine where the comma correctly uses the coordinate adjective rule.

• Marcus painted his large, blank canvas a variety of colors.

• Marcus painted his large blank canvas, a variety of colors.

​Rule 5: Introphrase/Introductory

• Used between an initial word, phrase, or dependent clause, and the main sentence.

  • dependent clause- group of words that don't complete a thought; cannot be a sentence.

• Teacher model:

  • Before the movie, Luka bought popcorn.

  • After riding his bicycle around the neighborhood twice, Anthony decided to go home.

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Analyze the statement below. Correct the sentence using the Introphrase/Introductory rule:

According to the text the author claims that Edgar Allan Poe is one of the greatest writers of all time.

• According, to the text, the author claims that Edgar Allan Poe is one of the greatest writers of all time.

• According to the text, the author claims that Edgar Allan Poe is one of the greatest writers of all time.

• According to the text the author claims, that Edgar Allan Poe is one of the greatest writers of all time.

• According to the text the author claims that Edgar Allan Poe, is one of the greatest writers of all time.

​Rule 6: Yes/No Statements

• use a comma between the end of the statement, and the beginning of the question.

• use commas after yes/no

Teacher Model:

• Yes, you all can bring a snack and drink for our party.

• No, you may not bring your cats dressed in a Santa suit.

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Determine the best answer that follows the Yes/No comma rule:

• Yes, Sebastian would like that bottle of water.

• No Sebastian, would prefer not to have that bottle of water.

Teacher Model:

Joedanny only wants a PS5 for Christmas, doesn't he?

• Use a comma at the end of the statement to indicate that it's a question.

Teacher Model:

Aliia, will you help me grade some 7th grade assessments?

• Use a comma to separate a person’s name when you address them directly (beginning)

Rule 7:Direct Address/Tag Question

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Determine the best answer that follows the Direct Address rule:

• Victor can I use your, pen?

• Victor can I use your pen?

• Victor, can I use your pen?

• Victor can, I, use your pen?

Multiple Choice

Comprehension Check: Determine the best answer that follows the TAG Question rule:

• Ibrokhim is, such a good student isn't he?

• Ibrokhim, is such a ,good student, isn't he?

• Ibrokhim is such a good student isn't he?

• Ibrokhim is such a good student, isn't he?

Rule 8: Dialogue

• When writing dialogue, insert a comma.

• Used to specify who is speaking

• Use before a quote (dialogue)

• Use after a quote (dialogue)

• Teacher Model:

  • Anastasia said, "You don't even go to this school".

  • "I can't wait to watch Argentina win the World Cup", said Anthony.

LEARNING TARGET: STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF A COMMA BY RECOGNIZING HOW PUNCTUATION CAN IMPACT MEANING

Multiple Choice

(Group) Mistakes Happen: Evaluate the sentence below and correct my punctuation.

Dilafruz, moved next door she seemed nice.

• Dilafruz moved next door she seemed, nice.

• Dilafruz moved next door she, seemed nice.

• Dilafruz moved, next door she seemed nice.

• Dilafruz moved next door, she seemed nice.

Open Ended

Reflection: Why is it important to use commas correctly?

Multiple Select

Self-assess: Think about your learning experience today. Do you feel confident about commas and how to properly use them?

• Yes! I feel really confident about properly using commas in my writing!

• I feel like I have a good idea how to properly use most commas rules in my writing.

• Meh. I feel okay about applying comma rules in my writing.

• I don't feel confident about properly using commas in my writing.

• No! I have no clue how to apply comma rules in my writing!