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Launch into Literacy

 

This week students have been focussing on commas in class.

  • Use a comma to add more information (dependant clause) about a noun or a noun phrase. Meaning should not be disrupted when you take out the dependant clause.

Example: The girl, with the dark glasses, walked down the street.

Example: Sahsa, the girl captain, sang to the entire assembly.

 

  • Use a comma to set off an interruption in the main thought of a sentence.

Example: Ella-Rose, of course, will bring her folding chairs.

 

  • Use a comma after a dependent clause that begins a sentence. (Never use a comma before a dependent clause at the end of a sentence.) 

Example: If Mr. Greenwood complains, we'll invite him for a snack.

Example: We'll invite Mr. Greenwood for a snack if he complains.

 

  • Use a comma after a mild interjection, such as oh or well. 

Example: Oh, the test was not that difficult.

 

Any students that circle the correct answers below and hand them to Miss Smith or their class teacher will receive a gold ticket.

 

Which sentence is has the correct punctuation?

  1. Sam who, is only three had to stay with his Mum.
  2. Sam, who is only three had to stay with his Mum.
  3. Sam who is only three had, to stay with his Mum.
  4. Sam, who is only three, had to stay with his Mum.

 

Check out these u-tube clips on commas. They are both very funny.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlZgEC0LfJ4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdz10rTM2dU&feature=related