JE English 5
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ACT English Standard 5 - Level 11
- Use punctuation to set off complex parenthetical phrases
- Recognize and delete unnecessary commas based on a careful reading of the entire sentence (e.g., between the elements of a compound subject or a compound verb)
- Use apostrophes to indicate simple possessive nouns
- Recognize inappropriate uses of colons in sentences
Standard in Kid Friendly Language
Understand rules for punctuation for a purpose
Standard Unwrapped
KNOW
- When to use commas based on the structure of the sentence
ABLE TO DO
- Delete, add commas for clarity
- Clear sentence structure:
- Grammatically correct
- Correct Punctuation
- Correct Mechanics
Instructional Strategies
Comma drills
Show examples Games, quizzes, fact sheets
Exercises
Assessment Strategies
Student view a variety of essays and the use of commas in each, then write their own
Peer review
Formal testing from text
Rubrics Examples of printable rubrics to assess different genres
Resources
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