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COMMAS

Truth to Teach (Source)

 Review Y5 teaching on commas.

 Commas are used in lists, after or before names, etc.

 Commas are often used in sentences with direct speech.

 Commas often separate the main and subordinate clauses in sentences.

 Commas sometimes clarify meaning in ambiguous sentences.

Way to Work (Means)

1. Review the previous lessons.

2. Have some large commas for each child to have a few each (see separate sheet).
Ask them to come in turn to put a comma (using Blutak) in the sentences written on the
board. The children may need to cut out the comma first.

E.g.The children called to their teacher Mrs Harris.

Yes I agree with you.
I bought pens pencils rulers rubbers and protractors.
Tired from the journey the family had an early night.
Call me Sue.
My mum who cooks washes irons and shops for me is having a holiday.
Mr Kennedy said “Can you get me some paper please?”
“Come on ” said Jane “we’ll be late.”

3. Review the uses of a comma stressing that they are often used to separate main and
subordinate clauses. They indicate a pause.

4. Draw the children’s attention to sentences where the comma makes the meaning clear to
avoid ambiguity, e.g.
Name it Julie. Name it, Julie.

5. Let the children complete the worksheet.

Learning for Life (Fulfilment)

1. The children should be increasingly confident in using commas appropriately.

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