Lesson 21: Grammar: Punctuation (commas)
Duration of Days: 1
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to correctly use commas in sentences by analyzing sentence structure and revising their own writing to improve clarity and correctness.
When and why are commas used to separate ideas or elements within a sentence?
How do commas help clarify meaning in compound sentences and descriptive phrases?
How can revising my writing for correct comma usage improve readability and understanding?
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.2.a – Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.7.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
DOK 1, 2, 3
Guiding Questions
Small Group Support
Visual Glossary
Modeling
Grade 7 No Red Ink diagnostic assessment
No Red Ink
Sadlier Grammar Book