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How to Use Commas for Introductory Elements | No Nonsense Grammar

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Title:

 How to Use Commas for Introductory Elements | No Nonsense Grammar

URL:

 https://aptv.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/no-nonsense-grammar-commas-introductory/how-to-use-commas-for-introductory-elements-no-nonsense-grammar/

Content Source:

 PBS
Type: Audio/Video

Overview:

Introductory elements are clauses, phrases, and words that appear before the main part of a sentence. Without commas, the reader may be confused. Use commas to indicate properly the who and the what. This resource includes a video, background reading, and a practice handout. The resource provides instruction and practice with punctuating nonrestrictive elements. 

Content Standard(s):
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 5
40. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

a. Use commas to separate items in a series, separate introductory elements from the rest of a sentence, set off tag questions, and indicate direct address.

b. Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate the titles of different types of works.

c. Spell grade-level words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
40.
  • Demonstrate
  • Command
  • Conventions
  • Standard English capitalization
  • Standard English punctuation
  • Standard English spelling
40a.
  • Commas
  • Series
  • Tag questions
  • Introductory elements
  • Direct address
40b.
  • Underlining
  • Quotation marks
  • Italics
40c.
  • References
Knowledge:
40. Students know:
  • Standard English spelling conventions.
  • Punctuation marks and their appropriate usage.
  • Capitalization rules for standard English.
40a.
  • Commas are used to separate groups of words.
  • Commas are used to separate introductory elements, which consist of phrases and words that appear before the main clause of the sentence.
  • A tag question is a question that is added at the end of a sentence; it consists of two basic elements: a verb and a pronoun.
  • A direct address means to direct a statement to a particular person, and a comma is used to separate the person's name from the rest of the sentence.
40b.
  • Underlining, quotation marks, and italics are used to indicate titles of creative works in writing.
40c.
  • Phonics skills necessary to spell words correctly.
  • Correct spellings can be located in reference materials, such as dictionaries.
Skills:
40. Students are able to:
  • Use correct capitalization in writing.
  • Use appropriate punctuation in writing.
  • Spell fifth-grade level words correctly.
40a.
  • Write sentences that correctly use commas to separate words in a series, such as cat, dog, turtle, etc.
  • Write sentences that correctly use a comma to separate introductory elements from the rest of a sentence, such as In the nighttime, people have a harder time driving.
  • Write sentences with tag questions with correct comma usage, such as She didn't forget to call you, did she?
  • Write sentences with direct addresses that correctly use a comma, such as Jackie, are you leaving so soon?
40b.
  • Use the correct indicator (underline, quotation marks, italics) when writing the titles of different types of works.
40c.
  • Spell grade-appropriate words correctly.
  • Consult references for correct spellings, if needed.
Understanding:
40. Students understand that:
  • When writing, they must use punctuation correctly, capitalize appropriate words, and spell fifth-grade level words correctly.
40a.
  • Commas are a common punctuation mark that are used for a variety of purposes.
40b.
  • Titles of work are identified differently, either with underlining, quotation marks, or italics.
40c.
  • To clearly communicate in writing, they must use correct spellings.
  • If they do not know how to spell a word, they can consult reference materials for assistance.
English Language Arts
ELA2021 (2021)
Grade: 6
16. Identify the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in published texts.

a. Identify commas, parentheses, and dashes that are used to set off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements in texts from various genres.

Examples: poetry, informational texts, narratives
Unpacked Content
Teacher Vocabulary:
16.
  • Conventions
  • Standard English capitalization
  • Standard English punctuation
  • Standard English spelling
16a.
  • Commas
  • Parentheses
  • Dashes
  • Nonrestrictive elements
  • Parenthetical elements
  • Genres
Knowledge:
16. Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
16a.
  • Commas, parentheses, and dashes are used to set off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements in texts.
  • A nonrestrictive or parenthetical element is a part of a sentence that can be removed without changing the sentence's meaning.
  • There are multiple genres of text, including poetry, informational text, and narratives.
Skills:
16. Students are able to:
  • Identify the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling in texts.
16a.
  • Identify punctuation marks that are used to set off nonrestrictive and parenthetical elements in texts from a variety of genres.
Understanding:
16. Students understand that:
  • Published texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
16a.
  • Published texts can provide examples of the appropriate use of punctuation marks to set off nonrestrictive or parenthetical elements.
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Comments

Handouts and materials associated with this resource can be found to the right of the video under the heading, "Support Materials for Use with Students".

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Author: Jessica Byrd
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