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One Computer One Projector

One Computer One Projector. Materials: One Computer with Microsoft word One projector Use the computer with Microsoft word to create a powerpoint explaining commas. Use the projector to show and teach the class this concept.

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One Computer One Projector

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  1. One Computer One Projector • Materials: • One Computer with Microsoft word • One projector • Use the computer with Microsoft word to create a powerpoint explaining commas. • Use the projector to show and teach the class this concept. • Include practice questions at the end for an interactive lesson

  2. Commas

  3. Definition • a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause between parts of a sentence. • It is also used to separate items in a list and to mark the place of thousands in a large numeral.

  4. Rules • 1. Compound Sentences • A compound sentence contains two complete thoughts. Place a comma before the word and or but in a compound sentence. • EX: David watched a movie, and Sarah read a book. • 2. Words in a List • Use commas to separate three or more words in a list. • EX: Andrew's favorite sports are basketball, baseball, and soccer. • 3. Dependent Clauses • A dependent clause has a subject and a verb but cannot stand alone.  Place a comma after a dependent clause that begins a sentence. • EX:WhenI watch movies, I like to eat popcorn.

  5. Rules continued • 4. Appositive • An appositive is a word or group of words that explains another word in a sentence.  Use commas to set off an appositive from the rest of the sentence. 5. Introductory Words • Place a comma after introductory words, such as yes and well. • EX: Yes, I would like some more sauce on my pasta. • 6. Direct Address • Use a comma to separate from the rest of the sentence the name of a person the sentence addresses directly. • EX: Dan, is this your key?

  6. Rules continued • 7. Cities and States • Place a comma between the names of cities and states. • EX: We live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. • 8. Dates • Place a comma between the day and the year in a date. • EX: Jenna was born on May 24, 2002.

  7. Practice • Our trip begins on December 4 2011. • a. Our trip begins on December, 4 2011. • b. Our, trip begins on December 4 2011. • c. Our trip begins on December 4, 2011. • d. Our trip begins, on December 4 2011.

  8. Practice • Jill went to the library and Paul went home. • a. Jill went to the library and Paul went home. • b. Jill went to the library and Paul went, home. • c. Jill went to the library and, Paul went home. • d. Jill went to the library, and Paul went home.

  9. Practice • Kevin can you help me with this? • a. Kevin can you help me with, this? • b. Kevin can, you help me with this? • c. Kevin can you, help me with this? • d. Kevin, can you help me with this?

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