We can't believe it is almost the end of January! Let's end this month off on a great note by reviewing our comma usage, making sure that our sentences are combined in clear and concise ways.
Writing Lab #7: Comma Usage
Class Syllabus - Grades 3-5
1/30/23
Objective: Students will be able to utilize commas correctly and purposefully in their writing to enhance clarity.
Essential Questions:
What are the functions of a comma?
What are the different uses of a comma?
How can I utilize commas within a sentence in an accurate and purposeful way?
Why is it important to use commas in your sentences?
Enduring Understandings:
Commas are a grammatical tool that indicates a pause in a sentence, set off words, or separate items in a list.
Using commas purposefully can allow you to clarify or enhance the meaning in your writing.
Standards:
Please download the worksheet bonto your computer. and of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Grade 4:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Grade 5:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
Materials:
Please download the worksheet below onto your computer.
