Direct Address Techniques in Mini-Lessons

This video tutorial covers the use of commas with nouns of direct address. It explains what nouns of direct address are and provides examples of their use at the beginning, middle, and end of sentences. The tutorial includes a practice section where viewers are asked to identify correct comma usage. The lesson concludes with instructions for further practice using a grammar web quest resource.

What is a noun of direct address?

• A pronoun replacing a noun

• A descriptive adjective

• A name used to address someone directly in a sentence

• A verb used to describe an action

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Where can a noun of direct address appear in a sentence?

• Only at the beginning

• Only at the end

• Nowhere, it's not grammatically correct

• At the beginning, middle, or end

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CCSS.L.3.1A

Which example shows correct usage of commas with nouns of direct address at the beginning of a sentence?

• Bob do you like eggs

• Bob, do you like eggs

• Bob do, you like eggs

• Bob, do you, like eggs

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How should commas be used around a noun of direct address in the middle of a sentence?

• No commas needed

• One comma before the name

• Commas before and after the name

• One comma after the name

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Which of the following is a correct example of a noun of direct address used at the end of a sentence?

• Is this your project, Erin?

• Is this, your project Erin?

• Is this your project, Erin

• Is this your project Erin?

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Identify the incorrect usage of a comma with a noun of direct address.

• Mother, where is my sweater?

• Is this your project, Erin?

• This is your paper, Ashley

• Can you imagine, Susie, how scared I was?

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

How should the sentence 'Mother where is my sweater' be corrected?

• Mother where is my sweater,

• Mother where is, my sweater

• Mother, where is my sweater

• Mother where, is my sweater

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

What should be done after watching the video to practice the learned concepts?

• Open the grammar WebQuest resources google doc

• Review the video again

• Take a break

• Write an essay

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is the purpose of the direct address practice game mentioned at the end of the video?

• To test listening skills

• To practice sports

• To reinforce grammar concepts

• To learn mathematics

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I