Well, we've just about made it! We are wrapping up a long week today!
Over break, students should read chapters 1-7 in Tuck Everlasting. The chapters are fairly short, and the book is difficult to STOP reading, so I don't see it being tedious work for students. I am also sending home a packet for them to work on as they read. If they do a page or so a day, it will not be difficult or stressful.
If your student missed school today (Friday) please send me an email, and I will email the packet to you. Please email rbarker@columbuspreparatory.org.
Enjoy your winter break, and thank you for all the sweet, generous gifts.
~Ms. Bex
Friday, December 21, 2018
Monday, December 17, 2018
ELA/Science Essay Notes and Formatting Instructions
Good afternoon. Today in class we talked about some major essay revisions needed, including transitions, following a logical outline, and formatting the paper. Here are some notes from the board and an example of how the paper should be formatted.
Board Notes:
Formatting:
Board Notes:
Formatting:
Your Name
Ms. Bex
ELA/Science
December 19, 2018
Title
Start your essay here.
Times New Roman, 12 point font, double spaced. No extra spacing between paragraphs.
Extra Practice
Good morning! I have had some students ask me for more practice to use during break. StudyIsland has some great activities for reviewing roots and affixes.
We will be starting Tuck Everlasting this week, and students will do some reading and packet work over break.
We will be starting Tuck Everlasting this week, and students will do some reading and packet work over break.
Friday, December 14, 2018
Science/ELA Essay
Happy Friday!
5th grade students have been working on a project for science class that is now crossing over into ELA. They have been doing dioramas in science and will use the information they gathered to write an essay that will be an ELA grade.
The rough draft (2.5 pages typed) is due Monday for peer review and workshopping. Students have research packets filled out that they should use as an outline to put the paper together. We will work Monday on transitions, introductions, and conclusions.
If students do not have computer access at home, they may handwrite these first drafts, but keep in mind that handwritten pages are generally shorter than typed pages, so 2 1/2 handwritten pages may not be enough to fulfill the minimum.
Here is a rubric to help your student make sure they're achieving highly.
5th grade students have been working on a project for science class that is now crossing over into ELA. They have been doing dioramas in science and will use the information they gathered to write an essay that will be an ELA grade.
The rough draft (2.5 pages typed) is due Monday for peer review and workshopping. Students have research packets filled out that they should use as an outline to put the paper together. We will work Monday on transitions, introductions, and conclusions.
If students do not have computer access at home, they may handwrite these first drafts, but keep in mind that handwritten pages are generally shorter than typed pages, so 2 1/2 handwritten pages may not be enough to fulfill the minimum.
Here is a rubric to help your student make sure they're achieving highly.
Name: ________________________ Title of Writing: ________________________
Score
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Checklist
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1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Total: ____
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Introduction (Paragraph 1)
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1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Total: ____
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Body (Paragraphs 3-6, depending on length)
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1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Total: ____
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Conclusion (Last Paragraph)
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1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Total: ____
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Conventions: Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics
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1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
1 2 3 4 5
Total: ____
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Sentence Variation, Organization, and Word Choice
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1 2 3 4 5
Total: ____
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Bibliography
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Total Score:
___ /105
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Comments from the teacher:
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Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Scrimmage Redo Tomorrow!
The fifth grade ELA classes did not perform well on their last scrimmage. I have opted to have them retake it, and we will be doing that tomorrow. I am adding some more practice worksheets below, but students should definitely study using their interactive notebooks as well, as the worksheets below do not cover everything.
Commas with quotation marks:
Commas with quotation marks:
Commas and Quotation Marks
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Add commas where necessary.
1. “Wait” Janice said. “I think I have an idea.”
2. “Margaret” Jim said “I think we need to talk.”
3. When we were within earshot I called out “Kimberly! You forgot your backpack!” 4. “I love fall” Mrs. Winter proclaimed. “It is my favorite season.”
5. “Without any evidence” the detective added “there can be no conviction.”
6. “Excuse me” the man asked. “Is anyone sitting here?”
7. “Let me know when you are ready to order” said the boy behind the counter.
8. “If you like these bracelets” Carrie said “you should see my matching earrings.
9. “If Jill borrows your bike” Harry told me “then you can borrow mine.”
10. The policeman called out “Use the crosswalk!”
11. “Fortunately we weren’t late” my mother commented.
2. “Margaret” Jim said “I think we need to talk.”
3. When we were within earshot I called out “Kimberly! You forgot your backpack!” 4. “I love fall” Mrs. Winter proclaimed. “It is my favorite season.”
5. “Without any evidence” the detective added “there can be no conviction.”
6. “Excuse me” the man asked. “Is anyone sitting here?”
7. “Let me know when you are ready to order” said the boy behind the counter.
8. “If you like these bracelets” Carrie said “you should see my matching earrings.
9. “If Jill borrows your bike” Harry told me “then you can borrow mine.”
10. The policeman called out “Use the crosswalk!”
11. “Fortunately we weren’t late” my mother commented.
Commas and Quotation Marks Answer Key
DIRECTIONS: Read each sentence. Add commas where necessary.
1. “Wait,” Janice said. “I think I have an idea.”
2. “Margaret,” Jim said, “I think we need to talk.”
3. When we were within earshot I called out, “Kimberly! You forgot your backpack!” 4. “I love fall,” Mrs. Winter proclaimed. “It is my favorite season.”
5. “Without any evidence” the detective added, “there can be no conviction.”
6. “Excuse me,” the man asked. “Is anyone sitting here?”
7. “Let me know when you are ready to order,” said the boy behind the counter.
8. “If you like these bracelets,” Carrie said, “you should see my matching earrings.
9. “If Jill borrows your bike,” Harry told me, “then you can borrow mine.”
10. The policeman called out, “Use the crosswalk!”
11. “Fortunately we weren’t late,” my mother commented.
2. “Margaret,” Jim said, “I think we need to talk.”
3. When we were within earshot I called out, “Kimberly! You forgot your backpack!” 4. “I love fall,” Mrs. Winter proclaimed. “It is my favorite season.”
5. “Without any evidence” the detective added, “there can be no conviction.”
6. “Excuse me,” the man asked. “Is anyone sitting here?”
7. “Let me know when you are ready to order,” said the boy behind the counter.
8. “If you like these bracelets,” Carrie said, “you should see my matching earrings.
9. “If Jill borrows your bike,” Harry told me, “then you can borrow mine.”
10. The policeman called out, “Use the crosswalk!”
11. “Fortunately we weren’t late,” my mother commented.
Commas with Appositives/Extra Information
An appositive is a phrase that provides clarifying information about a noun. A pair of commas separate the appositive from the rest of the sentence. The appositive can be removed, and the sentence still makes sense.
DIRECTIONS: Add commas to set off the appositive in each sentence.
1. My dog the one that got killed on the highway is buried in my back yard.
2. My brother’s favorite cake coconut is on sale this week.
3. My computer the most important tool I own broke down yesterday.
4. That man whom I met last week was at the circus too.
5. The book that he was reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is very popular.
6. The crowd which at one point had gotten rowdy was starting to disperse.
7. My daughter who has blond curly hair does not resemble me.
8. The mornings which are starting to get cool are my favorite time of day.
9. At dinner time six ‘o’clock we all talk about our day.
10. The man the one who is staying with us misses his family terribly.
Commas with Appositives/Extra Information Answer Key
An appositive is a phrase that provides clarifying information about a noun. A pair of commas separate the appositive from the rest of the sentence. The appositive can be removed, and the sentence still makes sense.
DIRECTIONS: Add commas to set off the appositive in each sentence.
1. My dog, the one that got killed on the highway, is buried in my back yard.
2. My brother’s favorite cake, coconut, is on sale this week.
3. My computer, the most important tool I own, broke down yesterday.
4. That man, whom I met last week, was at the circus too.
5. The book that he was reading, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, is very popular.
6. The crowd, which at one point had gotten rowdy, was starting to disperse.
7. My daughter, who has blond curly hair, does not resemble me.
8. The mornings, which are starting to get cool, are my favorite time of day.
9. At dinner time, six ‘o’clock, we all talk about our day.
10. The man, the one who is staying with us, misses his family terribly.
An appositive is a phrase that provides clarifying information about a noun. A pair of commas separate the appositive from the rest of the sentence. The appositive can be removed, and the sentence still makes sense.
DIRECTIONS: Add commas to set off the appositive in each sentence.
1. My dog the one that got killed on the highway is buried in my back yard.
2. My brother’s favorite cake coconut is on sale this week.
3. My computer the most important tool I own broke down yesterday.
4. That man whom I met last week was at the circus too.
5. The book that he was reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone is very popular.
6. The crowd which at one point had gotten rowdy was starting to disperse.
7. My daughter who has blond curly hair does not resemble me.
8. The mornings which are starting to get cool are my favorite time of day.
9. At dinner time six ‘o’clock we all talk about our day.
10. The man the one who is staying with us misses his family terribly.
Commas with Appositives/Extra Information Answer Key
An appositive is a phrase that provides clarifying information about a noun. A pair of commas separate the appositive from the rest of the sentence. The appositive can be removed, and the sentence still makes sense.
DIRECTIONS: Add commas to set off the appositive in each sentence.
1. My dog, the one that got killed on the highway, is buried in my back yard.
2. My brother’s favorite cake, coconut, is on sale this week.
3. My computer, the most important tool I own, broke down yesterday.
4. That man, whom I met last week, was at the circus too.
5. The book that he was reading, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, is very popular.
6. The crowd, which at one point had gotten rowdy, was starting to disperse.
7. My daughter, who has blond curly hair, does not resemble me.
8. The mornings, which are starting to get cool, are my favorite time of day.
9. At dinner time, six ‘o’clock, we all talk about our day.
10. The man, the one who is staying with us, misses his family terribly.
Perfect Tense Practice
DIRECTIONS: Use the information provided to write a sentence in the past, present, or future perfect tense.
1. (he / live here for six years)
2. (John / run all night)
3. (you / talk a lot in class)
4. (we / eat roast beef every night for a week)
5. (he / stays up late so he’s tired)
6. (they / watch television for hours every night)
7. (I / swimming so I’m really tired)
8. (she / clean the house every weekend for years)
9. (it / snow, the cars are buried)
10. (you / sleep for three hours)
Perfect Tense Answer Key
DIRECTIONS: Use the information provided to write a sentence in the past, present, or future perfect tense.
1. (he / live here for six years) He had lived here for six years. (past perf)
2. (John / run all night) John has run all night. (present perfect)
3. (you / talk a lot in class) You will have talked a lot in class (fut. perf)
4. (we / eat roast beef every night for a week) We had eaten roast beef every night for a week. (past perfect)
5. (he / stays up late so he’s tired) He has stayed up late, so he's tired. (present perfect)
6. (they / watch television for hours every night) They shall have watched television for hours every night. (future perfect)
7. (I / swimming so I’m really tired) I will have been swimming, so I will be really tired. (future perfect)
8. (she / clean the house every weekend for years) She has cleaned the house every weekend for years. (present perfect)
9. (it / snow, the cars are buried) It had snowed, so the cars were buried. (past perfect)
10. (you / sleep for three hours) You will have slept for three hours. (future perfect)
DIRECTIONS: Use the information provided to write a sentence in the past, present, or future perfect tense.
1. (he / live here for six years)
2. (John / run all night)
3. (you / talk a lot in class)
4. (we / eat roast beef every night for a week)
5. (he / stays up late so he’s tired)
6. (they / watch television for hours every night)
7. (I / swimming so I’m really tired)
8. (she / clean the house every weekend for years)
9. (it / snow, the cars are buried)
10. (you / sleep for three hours)
Perfect Tense Answer Key
DIRECTIONS: Use the information provided to write a sentence in the past, present, or future perfect tense.
1. (he / live here for six years) He had lived here for six years. (past perf)
2. (John / run all night) John has run all night. (present perfect)
3. (you / talk a lot in class) You will have talked a lot in class (fut. perf)
4. (we / eat roast beef every night for a week) We had eaten roast beef every night for a week. (past perfect)
5. (he / stays up late so he’s tired) He has stayed up late, so he's tired. (present perfect)
6. (they / watch television for hours every night) They shall have watched television for hours every night. (future perfect)
7. (I / swimming so I’m really tired) I will have been swimming, so I will be really tired. (future perfect)
8. (she / clean the house every weekend for years) She has cleaned the house every weekend for years. (present perfect)
9. (it / snow, the cars are buried) It had snowed, so the cars were buried. (past perfect)
10. (you / sleep for three hours) You will have slept for three hours. (future perfect)
Which One is Correct?
In each set of sentences below, only one uses commas correctly. Find the correct sentence and write its letter on the line.
1. A. I like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
B. I like chocolate, vanilla and, strawberry.
C. I like chocolate, vanilla, and, strawberry.
2. A. We passed, a store, a church, and a house.
B. We passed a store, a church, and, a house.
C. We passed a store, a church, and a house.
3. A. Jim, Joan, Pete and Kay were there.
B. Jim, Joan, Pete, and Kay were there.
C. Jim, Joan, Pete, and, Kay were there.
4. A. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box, over there.
B. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and, the box over there.
C. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box over there.
5. A. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl was disappointed.
B. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl, was disappointed.
C. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor, Daryl was disappointed.
6. A. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles and, chocolate.
B. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and, chocolate.
C. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and chocolate.
7. A. They cheered clapped and screamed at the touchdown.
B. They cheered, clapped, and, screamed at the touchdown.
C. They cheered, clapped, and screamed at the touchdown.
8. A. Lucy, Mark, and Beth left together.
B. Lucy, Mark and, Beth left together.
C. Lucy Mark and Beth left together.
1. A. I like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
B. I like chocolate, vanilla and, strawberry.
C. I like chocolate, vanilla, and, strawberry.
2. A. We passed, a store, a church, and a house.
B. We passed a store, a church, and, a house.
C. We passed a store, a church, and a house.
3. A. Jim, Joan, Pete and Kay were there.
B. Jim, Joan, Pete, and Kay were there.
C. Jim, Joan, Pete, and, Kay were there.
4. A. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box, over there.
B. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and, the box over there.
C. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box over there.
5. A. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl was disappointed.
B. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl, was disappointed.
C. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor, Daryl was disappointed.
6. A. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles and, chocolate.
B. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and, chocolate.
C. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and chocolate.
7. A. They cheered clapped and screamed at the touchdown.
B. They cheered, clapped, and, screamed at the touchdown.
C. They cheered, clapped, and screamed at the touchdown.
8. A. Lucy, Mark, and Beth left together.
B. Lucy, Mark and, Beth left together.
C. Lucy Mark and Beth left together.
Which One is Correct? Answer Key
In each set of sentences below, only one uses commas correctly. Find the correct sentence and write its letter on the line.
1. A. I like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
B. I like chocolate, vanilla and, strawberry.
C. I like chocolate, vanilla, and, strawberry.
2. A. We passed, a store, a church, and a house.
B. We passed a store, a church, and, a house.
C. We passed a store, a church, and a house.
3. A. Jim, Joan, Pete and Kay were there.
B. Jim, Joan, Pete, and Kay were there.
C. Jim, Joan, Pete, and, Kay were there.
4. A. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box, over there.
B. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and, the box over there.
C. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box over there.
5. A. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl was disappointed.
B. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl, was disappointed.
C. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor, Daryl was disappointed.
6. A. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles and, chocolate.
B. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and, chocolate.
C. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and chocolate.
7. A. They cheered clapped and screamed at the touchdown.
B. They cheered, clapped, and, screamed at the touchdown.
C. They cheered, clapped, and screamed at the touchdown.
8. A. Lucy, Mark, and Beth left together.
B. Lucy, Mark and, Beth left together.
C. Lucy Mark and Beth left together.
1. A. I like chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry.
B. I like chocolate, vanilla and, strawberry.
C. I like chocolate, vanilla, and, strawberry.
2. A. We passed, a store, a church, and a house.
B. We passed a store, a church, and, a house.
C. We passed a store, a church, and a house.
3. A. Jim, Joan, Pete and Kay were there.
B. Jim, Joan, Pete, and Kay were there.
C. Jim, Joan, Pete, and, Kay were there.
4. A. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box, over there.
B. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and, the box over there.
C. Put the table, the lamp, the chair, and the box over there.
5. A. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl was disappointed.
B. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor Daryl, was disappointed.
C. Neither Henry, George, Chip, nor, Daryl was disappointed.
6. A. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles and, chocolate.
B. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and, chocolate.
C. Kim ate popcorn, Gummy Bears, Skittles, and chocolate.
7. A. They cheered clapped and screamed at the touchdown.
B. They cheered, clapped, and, screamed at the touchdown.
C. They cheered, clapped, and screamed at the touchdown.
8. A. Lucy, Mark, and Beth left together.
B. Lucy, Mark and, Beth left together.
C. Lucy Mark and Beth left together.
Using Commas with Introductory Phrases
If the introductory phrase at the beginning of a sentence cannot act as a full sentence, it must be followed by a comma. If the introductory phrase can act as a full sentence, it must be followed with a semicolon, a period, or a comma used with a conjunction (and, but, for, so, or, etc.). Read each sentence below. If it is punctuated correctly, put a check mark on the line. If it is not punctuated correctly, put an X on the line.
1. After getting stung by a wasp, Derek ran into the house calling for his mother. ____________
2. Having won the contest; Ann let out a whoop and jumped up and down. ____________
3. On his bedroom door Mark has a sign that says, “Keep out”. ______________
4. In fact, dogs have been human companions for tens of thousands of years. _____________
2. Having won the contest; Ann let out a whoop and jumped up and down. ____________
3. On his bedroom door Mark has a sign that says, “Keep out”. ______________
4. In fact, dogs have been human companions for tens of thousands of years. _____________
5. On her birthday Agnes got a shiny new red bicycle from her parents. ____________
6. While eating an apple, Jerry told his story. _____________
7. If he wants to buy himself a computer Jim will need an after‐school job. _________
8. Preparing to enter the classroom the new teacher took a deep breath for courage. _________
6. While eating an apple, Jerry told his story. _____________
7. If he wants to buy himself a computer Jim will need an after‐school job. _________
8. Preparing to enter the classroom the new teacher took a deep breath for courage. _________
Using Commas with Introductory Phrases Answer Key
If the introductory phrase at the beginning of a sentence cannot act as a full sentence, it must be followed by a comma. If the introductory phrase can act as a full sentence, it must be followed with a semicolon, a period, or a comma used with a conjunction (and, but, for, so, or, etc.). Read each sentence below. If it is punctuated correctly, put a check mark on the line. If it is not punctuated correctly, put an X on the line.
1. After getting stung by a wasp, Derek ran into the house calling for his mother. ______check______
2. Having won the contest; Ann let out a whoop and jumped up and down. ___x____________
3. On his bedroom door Mark has a sign that says, “Keep out”. _______x_______
4. In fact, dogs have been human companions for tens of thousands of years. _____check________
2. Having won the contest; Ann let out a whoop and jumped up and down. ___x____________
3. On his bedroom door Mark has a sign that says, “Keep out”. _______x_______
4. In fact, dogs have been human companions for tens of thousands of years. _____check________
5. On her birthday Agnes got a shiny new red bicycle from her parents. ____x________
6. While eating an apple, Jerry told his story. _____check________
7. If he wants to buy himself a computer Jim will need an after‐school job. _____x______
8. Preparing to enter the classroom the new teacher took a deep breath for courage. ____x______
6. While eating an apple, Jerry told his story. _____check________
7. If he wants to buy himself a computer Jim will need an after‐school job. _____x______
8. Preparing to enter the classroom the new teacher took a deep breath for courage. ____x______
Friday, November 30, 2018
Scrimmage on Monday, December 3
We will be having our first grammar/punctuation scrimmage on Monday. Students have all the notes needed to study in their interactive notebooks and have been told to take them home. The following will be covered:
*Parts of Speech
*Capitalization
*Commas
*Past, Present, Future Tense
*Past Perfect, Present Perfect, Future Perfect Tense
Students asked for extra comma practice, so I am attaching several worksheets and answer keys here.
Also, some Kahoot! practice links:
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0665023 (Perfect Tense)
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0375611 (Capitalization)
*Parts of Speech
*Capitalization
*Commas
*Past, Present, Future Tense
*Past Perfect, Present Perfect, Future Perfect Tense
Students asked for extra comma practice, so I am attaching several worksheets and answer keys here.
Also, some Kahoot! practice links:
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0665023 (Perfect Tense)
https://kahoot.it/challenge/0375611 (Capitalization)
Comma Rules
The list below is a beginning list of when to use commas. It includes the most basic rules of commas, but it is not an exclusive list. There are several other comma rules that are not included.
1) Use commas to separate items in a list.
2) Use a comma in a date to separate the day & month from the year.
3) Use a comma to separate a direct address (the name of the person you are speaking to) from the rest of the sentence.
4) Use a comma to separate yes/no (or similar words) from the rest of the sentence.
5) Use a comma in a compound sentence with a coordinating conjunction. The comma goes before the conjunction in order to connect the two independent clauses.
6) Use a comma to separate a quotation from the speaker.
7) Use a comma to separate a city and state.
NAME: _________________________________________
Comma Rule Study Aid
Here are the main words for each comma rule. Make a mnemonic to help your remember them.
List - L __________________________________
Day & Year D __________________________________
Direct Address D __________________________________
Yes/No Y __________________________________
Compound Sentence C __________________________________
Quotation Q _________________________________
City and State C __________________________________
NAME: _______________________________
Comma Pre-Test Study Sheet
In each column either given an example for the given rule, or give the rule for the given example. Remember there are 7 rules and each is only used once.
Comma Rule
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Example
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Commas are used to separate items in a list.
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1)
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2)
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Terrell, can you hand me your homework.
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3)
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I went to college in South Bend, Indiana.
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4) Commas are used in a date to separate the day from the year.
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5) Commas are used in compound sentences to separate the two independent clauses.
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6)
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No, I have never met him before.
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7)
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My mother responded, “We will leave in five minutes.”
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NAME: ________________________________
Comma Practice #1
In the following sentences, put commas where necessary. Then list the rule that tells why you used the comma. Pick from the rules below.
1) List 2) Direct Address 3) Yes/No 4) Quotation 5) Compound Sentence
6) Date 7) City & State
1) “Tomorrow is Wednesday” replied the teacher.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2) Your appointment is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 11 2014.
2) Your appointment is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 11 2014.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
3) The report is due Monday and I will not accept any late papers.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
4) I need to pack shorts a t-shirt and shoes for gym.
4) I need to pack shorts a t-shirt and shoes for gym.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
5) I had soup salad and crackers for lunch yesterday.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
6) The conference will be held in Portland Oregon.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
7) Now Brandon you need to watch your temper.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
8) The students in 5thgrade are smart and all of them will succeed.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
9) Fine I’ll meet you at seven o’clock.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
10) No I don’t like beef stew.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
11) The principal asked “Is everyone ready for the talent show?”
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
12) Will you help me with my homework Ms. Cooke?
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
13) I graduated from college on May 9 2003.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
14) The children were in the back watching TV so they did not hear the knock at the door.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
15) My family is going to Savannah Georgia this summer.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
NAME: ________________________________
Comma Practice #2
In the following sentences, put commas where necessary. Then list the rule that tells why you used the comma. Pick from the rules below.
1) List 2) Direct Address 3) Yes/No 4) Quotation 5) Compound Sentence
6) Date 7) City & State
1) The dog took a bath and it made him smell much better.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
2) David hand me that book.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
3) No you did not leave your coat in my room.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
4) It rained all morning but the sun came out in the afternoon.
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5) My baby sister was born on January 9 2007.
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6) When I go to the beach, I like to swim in the ocean go fishing make sandcastles and take a long nap.
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7) My brother screamed “Stop bothering me!”
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8) You need to be patient Will.
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9) My father grew up in Boston Massachusetts.
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10) “Make sure you bring your book tomorrow” said the teacher.
10) “Make sure you bring your book tomorrow” said the teacher.
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11) I am going to run the Chicago Marathon on June 11 2014.
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12) Travis Devin and Brendan all sit in the same row.
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13) We have not had a full week of school in a long time but this week we do.
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14) The store sells clothes jewelry and purses.
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15) This plane is headed to Santa Fe New Mexico.
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NAME: ________________________________
Comma Practice #3
In the following sentences, put commas where necessary. Then list the rule that tells why you used the comma. Pick from the rules below.
1) List 2) Direct Address 3) Yes/No 4) Quotation 5) Compound Sentence
6) Date 7) City & State
1) Summer school starts on June 11 2012.
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2) “I am so tired” said Miguel.
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3) Many of my friends live in New York New York.
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4) I have basketball practice today so I hope I don’t get detention.
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5) How did you do on your progress report Evan?
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6) Yes you got a good grade on the test.
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7) Wendell lives in DC and he has lived there his entire life.
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8) Martin never studied astronomy but he does like looking at the stars.
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9) Sure I will help you with your homework.
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10) I like to read to take pictures and to write stories.
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11) Aman is very active so he plays many different sports.
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12) Quincy Darren and Andre all play on the basketball team.
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13) Gina’s parents got married on August 12 1988.
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14) My older sister lives in San Francisco California.
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15) Harper could you make a copy of this worksheet?
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NAME: ________________________________
Comma Practice #4
In each of the sentences below, place commas where necessary.
1) It was a hot windy day so I was unable to do my gardening.
2) “I had a great day” said Ellen to her mother.
3) The students played a basketball game and the principal was the referee.
4) The awards will be presented on May 12 2014.
5) In high school, I am going to play basketball football and lacrosse.
6) Aaron studied hard for his test so he got an A.
7) Mrs. Vincent do you need me to shovel your walk?
8) No I have never seen the loch ness monster.
9) This summer I am going to camp in Milwaukee Wisconsin.
10) My mother asked “Have you seen my car keys?”
NAME: ________________________________
Comma Practice #5
In each of the sentences below, place commas where necessary.
1) I went to college in Nashville Tennessee.
2) Maisy print your paper and hand it in.
3) I tried to go to bed early last night but I could not fall asleep.
4) Brandon said “I love chicken from Popeye’s.”
5) The book was very long so I didn’t finish it.
6) Sure I can give you a ride to the soccer game.
7) The house was very dark so I turned on some lights.
8) We took the train from Cleveland Ohio to Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
9) My grandmother arrived in America on July 9 1933.
10) Before I can go to my friend’s house, my mom told me I must clean my room wash the dishes and put away my laundry.
NAME: ________________________________
Comma Editing #1
Read the following passage, and add commas where necessary. 9 missing commas.
“Jade are you paying attention?” Ms. Giddings asked.
“Yes I am” replied Jade as she snapped out of her day dream grabbed her pencil and began to write the notes.
Ms. Giddings smiled and said “That’s better.”
It was the day before exams and Ms. Giddings wanted to be sure all of the students were prepared. She spent class reviewing sentences paragraphs and vocabulary. She hoped the class would be ready because she knew they knew it.
NAME: ________________________________
Comma Editing #2
Read the following passage, and add commas where necessary. 12 missing commas
February is a very exciting month at Merit Academy. Students will be able to participate in a play community service and a debate team. Mr. Pope believes that these opportunities will allow students to practice their skills outside the classroom and I agree. Students are also very excited about these opportunities. Josh Brandon and Natalie want to take part in the play but Jay Rebecca and James are more interested in getting involved with community service. “Jay that’s fine that you’re interested in something different than Nathan” said Mr. Pope. He continued “Our hope is that each student can find something that suites his or her interest.” Can every student find something he or she likes to do? Yes I believe they can.
Comma Practice #1 Answer Key
1) “Tomorrow is Wednesday,” replied the teacher.
Quotation
2) Your appointment is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 11,2014.
2) Your appointment is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on March 11,2014.
Date
3) The report is due Monday,and I will not accept any late papers.
Compound Sentence
4)I need to pack shorts,a t-shirt,and shoes for gym.
4)I need to pack shorts,a t-shirt,and shoes for gym.
List
5) I had soup,salad,and crackers for lunch yesterday.
List
6) The conference will be held in Portland,Oregon.
City & State
7) Now,Brandon,you need to watch your temper.
Direct Address
8) The students in 5thgrade are smart, and all of them will succeed.
Compound Sentence
9) Fine,I’ll meet you at seven o’clock.
Yes/No
10) No,I don’t like beef stew.
Yes/No
11) The principal asked,“Is everyone ready for the talent show?”
Quotation
12) Will you help me with my homework,Ms. Cooke?
Direct Address
13) I graduated from college on May 9,2003.
Date
14) The children were in the back watching TV,so they did not hear the knock on the door.
Compound Sentence
15) My family is going to Savannah,Georgia this summer.
City & State
CommaPractice #2 Answer Key
CommaPractice #2 Answer Key
1) The dog took a bath,and it made him smell much better.
Compound Sentence
2) David, hand me that book.
Direct Address
3) No,you did not leave your coat in my room.
Yes/No
4) It rained all morning,but the sun came out in the afternoon.
Compound Sentence
5) My baby sister was born on January 9,2007.
Date
6) When I go to the beach, I like to swim in the ocean,go fishing,make sandcastles,and take a long nap.
List
7) My brother screamed,“Stop bothering me!”
Quotation
8) You need to be patient,Will.
Direct Address
9) My father grew up in Boston,Massachusetts.
City & State
10) “Make sure you bring your book tomorrow,” said the teacher.
10) “Make sure you bring your book tomorrow,” said the teacher.
Quotation
11) I am going to run the Chicago Marathon on June 11,2014.
Date
12) Travis,Devin,and Brendan all sit in the same row.
List
13) We have not had a full week of school in a long time,but this week we do.
Compound Sentence
14) The store sells clothes,jewelry,and purses.
List
15) This plane is headed to Santa Fe,New Mexico.
City & State
Comma Practice #3 Answer Key
1) Summer school starts on June 11,2012.
Date
2) “I am so tired,” said Miguel.
Quotation
3) Many of my friends live in New York,New York.
City & State
4) I have basketball practice today,so I hope I don’t get detention.
Compound Sentence
5) How did you do on your progress report,Evan?
Direct Address
6) Yes,you got a good grade on the test.
Yes/No
7) Wendell lives in DC,and he has lived there his entire life.
Compound Sentence
8) Martin never studied astronomy,but he does like looking at the stars.
Compound Sentence
9) Sure, I will help you with your homework.
Yes/No
10) I like to read,to take pictures,and to write stories.
List
11) Aman is very active,so he plays many different sports.
Compound Sentence
12) Quincy,Darren,and Andre all play on the basketball team.
List
13) Gina’s parents got married on August 12,1988.
Date
14) My older sister lives in San Francisco,California.
City & State
15) Harper,could you make a copy of this worksheet?
Direct Address
Comma Practice #4 Answer Key
1) It was a hot windy day,so I was unable to do my gardening.
2) “I had a great day,” said Ellen to her mother.
3) The students played a basketball game,and the principal was the referee.
4) The awards will be presented on May 12,2014.
5) In high school, I am going to play basketball,football,and lacrosse.
6) Aaron studied hard for his test,so he got an A.
7) Mrs. Vincent,do you need me to shovel your walk?
8) No,I have never seen the loch ness monster.
9) This summer I am going to camp in Milwaukee,Wisconsin.
10) My mother asked,“Have you seen my car keys?”
NAME: ________________________________
Comma Practice #5 Answer Key
1) I went to college in Nashville,Tennessee.
2) Maisy,print your paper,and hand it in.
3) I tried to go to bed early last night,but I could not fall asleep.
4) Brandon said,“I love chicken from Popeye’s.”
5) The book was very long,so I didn’t finish it.
6) Sure,I can give you a ride to the soccer game.
7) The house was very dark,so I turned on some lights.
8) We took the train from Cleveland,Ohio to Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania.
9) My grandmother arrived in America on July 9,1933.
10) Before I can go to my friend’s house, my mom told me I must clean my room,wash the dishes,and put away my laundry.
NAME: ________________________________
Comma Editing #1 Answer Key
Read the following passage, and add commas where necessary. 9 missing commas.
“Jade,are you paying attention?” Ms. Giddings asked.
“Yes,I am,” replied Jade as she snapped out of her day dream,grabbed her pencil,and began to write the notes.
Ms. Giddings smiled and said,“That’s better.”
It was the day before exams,and Ms. Giddings wanted to be sure all of the students were prepared. She spent class reviewing sentences,paragraphs,and vocabulary. She hoped the class would be ready because she knew they knew it.
NAME: ________________________________
Comma Editing #2 Answer Key
Read the following passage, and add commas where necessary. 12 missing commas
February is a very exciting month at Merit Academy. Students will be able to participate in a play,community service,and a debate team. Mr. Pope believes that these opportunities will allow students to practice their skills outside the classroom,and I agree. Students are also very excited about these opportunities. Josh,Brandon,and Natalie want to take part in the play,but Jay,Rebecca,and James are more interested in getting involved with community service. “Jay,that’s fine that you’re interested in something different than Nathan,” said Mr. Pope. He continued,“Our hope is that each student can find something that suites his or her interest.” Can every student find something he or she likes to do? Yes,I believe they can.
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