Lesson Topic: Commas in Grammar

Objectives: 1. Students will understand the use of commas in writing. 2. Students will know when and why to use commas in written sentences. 3. Students will demonstrate their understanding of correctly using commas in sentences by correctly completing a set of practice sentences.

Materials: A handout with a set of sentences that need commas, writing tools.

Procedure: 1. Introduce the lesson to the students by asking them why grammar is important. Guide the conversation to show why comma usage is so important to convey our thoughts clearly. 2. Ask students to explain what a comma is used for. Guide the conversation to focus on using commas for clarity and to separate items in a list. 3. Provide an overview of the types of rules for using commas (e.g., separating items in a list, introducing an appositive, setting off an interrupting phrase, etc.). 4. Ask for specific examples of usting commas in sentences. 5. Give each student a handout with a set of sentences that need commas. Ask them to use the rules they have just learned to correctly identify which sentences need commas. 6. Once they have finished, have the students compare answers with a partner. 7. Ask the class to discuss the correct answers, paying close attention to the specific rules they learned. 8. Summarize the main points of the lesson and the specific rules for using commas in sentences. 9. Give the students time to practice their comma usage by writing a short story or other writing sample incorporating the comma rules they just learned. 10. Have students check each other’s stories for accuracy. 11. Wrap up with a general discussion about the importance of commas in grammar.