1. Topic-
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| All you ever wanted to know about Commas.... AGAIN!! |
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2. Content-
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| Refresher lesson on basic rules for properly using commas in sentence
building. |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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| Teach students how to properly use commas so that students incorporate
commas to add creativity in building sentences. 2. Teach students
to automatically recognize errors in using commas. |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students automatically recognize comma misplacement or errors
when reading.
2. Students properly use commas and incorporate them in writing/building
sentences for future writing assignments.
3. Students will obtain familiarity with and mastery of 11 basic comma
rules for use in future writing projects. |
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Handout and PowerPoint Presentation "11 Rules for using Commas" |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
| Begin Along with lesson with handouts and slides with examples of
how comma placement can change the meaning of a sentence using funny
examples. Students will choose one of Students select the correct
answer by choosing which sentence has proper comma grammar. |
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B. Development-
1. Students create flash cards for each rule and an include an example
of the proper use the comma rule.
2. Along with presentation, interject examples of how comma placement
can change the meaning of a sentence using funny examples. Let the
students select the correct answer. Improper comma usage, i.e. one
example: Form groups to participate in game to identify improper comma
usage using funny examples Form groups to participate in team competition
where students first |
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C. Practice-
1. Students write flash cards for the rule for in-class game.
2. Students write independent sentences using commas. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. In-class worksheet to complete as homework. Worksheet has with
more advanced information.
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
| 1. Distribute in-class worksheets of different level of difficulty
to achieve differentiated instruction. |
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Challenge class to use at least 3+ commas in next writing prompt
exercise. Check and grade prompts in part with regard to proper comma
usage.
2. Quiz at end of unit. |
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G. Closure-
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7. Evaluation-
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1. In-class worksheet.
2. Quiz Results |
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