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.

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

Common Core

L.5.2.a L.5.2.b L.5.2.c L.6.2.a L.7.2.a L.8.2.a L.9-10.2.a L.11-12.2.a