Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to correctly use commas to create lists for written sentences.

Procedure:

1. Begin by reading the book Comma Gets A Cure, by Ruth Heller (2-3 minutes)

2. Explain to students the purpose of commas and how they are used to separate items in a list (3-5 minutes).

3. Show students examples of correct comma usage in writing, from sentences written on the board (3-5 minutes).

4. Divide students into pairs for practice (3-4 minutes).

5. Distribute copies of a worksheet containing sentences that require commas to create lists (2-3 minutes). Have each pair complete the worksheet in class and discuss their answers (10-15 minutes).

6. Provide additional instructional activities or resources, such as playing a game, watching a YouTube video, or completing another worksheet (10-15 minutes).

7. Have students create their own sentences using commas to create lists (5-10 minutes).

8. Ask a few students to share their sentences with the class (3-4 minutes).

9. Conclude by reviewing lesson content and having students summarize what they learned (2-3 minutes).

Resources:

-Worksheet: http://www.englishworksheetsland.com/grade3/3lists1.pdf

-YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q43QyN1Hf8c

-Game: http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/englishC3.htm#y3