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Comma Rules and Practice

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This Comma Rules and Practice handout also includes:

Keep those commas in line by applying the rules! Pupils can use the first page here as a reference (it includes thirteen comma rules and examples for each) as they work through the two exercises provided for practicing proper punctuation.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
commas, commas in a series, punctuation, compound sentences, appositives
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Additional Tags
english language arts
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have learners keep the first page in their binders or notebooks for reference as they write 
  • Use one exercise as in-class work, and the next for homework or a warm-up the next day to reinforce the material
Classroom Considerations
  • While this resource provides a nice reference page and plenty of skills practice, you may wish to add in a writing element for which students must use commas correctly in original sentences
Pros
  • Includes answer keys for both exercises
  • The first page provides a nice summary of when to use commas
Cons
  • None