CTBS Mechanics Practice #3: Commas

Use this CTBS mechanics instructional activity to reinforce the correct use of commas, punctuation, italics, letter writing, and capitalization. Middle schoolers are given information on each of these areas and then answer a total of...

The instructions say to put commas where they belong, and that is just what your class will do as they practice comma placement and use. There are 20 sentences in desperate need of commas and four extensions exercises where comma use is...

Practice using commas with adjectives with a activity highlighting coordinate and cumulative adjectives. After reviewing definitions and examples, learners show what they know by correctly punctuating 10 sentences with adjectives.   

In this reading practice learning exercise, students read poems and biographies and answer twenty six multiple choice questions related to the different passages.

Clear up common questions about commas with this handy resource! Useful as a reference page as well as a grammar activity, it presents six different rules for comma usage, including fanboys, lists, and parenthetical words and phrases. A...

Put those comma skills to the test with a straightforward practice exercise. Learners rewrite 10 sentences to include the missing commas.

Are you teaching the comma rules in your classroom? This resource packet covers several comma rules, gives examples of each, and provides short practice opportunities for your learners. Answers are not included. 

Start by introducing your class to basic comma rules, and then give them this practice sheet. First, learners add commas where necessary, and then they write down which comma rule (or rules) used in each sentence. Great practice!

Assess your middle and high schoolers on their comma usage with this one-page sheet. All comma rules are used, and some of the 20 sentences need more than one comma to be correct. To help struggling learners, consider writing the number...

Combine sentences in unique ways to create interest for your readers. This two-page packet briefly explains how to combine two simple sentences and create a compound sentence. After viewing the example, lead your class through the 30...