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WALT: use commas accurately
Monday 22nd June 2020
SPAG PowerPointWhen teaching SPAG, go through the PowerPoint with the children and work with them to learn how to accurately use commas.
The children will have activities to complete to help them remember the different rules for using commas.
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Starter
Write down as many types of punctuation that you can think.
See if you can use any of them in a sentence.
Commas in a list One way you can use commas is to separate items in a list.
The rule is to put a comma after each item, except the last two. Put ‘and’ or ‘or’ between the last two items.
Watch the video below to help explain this even more:• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/z8x6cj6/articles/zxvcrdm
Commas in a listFor example
My favourite puddings are apple pie, ice cream, fruit, custard and jelly.
Amy wore a red, blue, purple and white jumper.
See how commas have been used to separate each item and between the final two items ‘and’ has been used.
Activity Part 1
Write down 3 sentences which contain a list, making sure you use the commas correctly.
They could be made up sentences or sentences that are true.
You could list your favourite animals, your friends, what you have done during lockdown, it is up to you.
Activity Part 2Rewrite the following sentences using commas correctly. Remember the rules how of to use commas in a list.
Would you like to go climbing running cycling swimming or sailing?I like chocolate strawberry vanilla caramel raspberry flavoured ice cream. Peter bought a hat jumper boots a scarf a pair of gloves. Yesterday I went to the park the beach the shops the woods on my walk.
Activity Part 2- Answers
Would you like to go climbing, running, cycling, swimming or sailing?I like chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, caramel and raspberry flavoured ice cream. Peter bought a hat, jumper, boots, a scarf and a pair of gloves. Yesterday I went to the park, the beach, the shops and the woods on my walk.
WALT: use commas accurately
Tuesday 23rd June 2020
Comma after a fronted adverbialCommas are used after a fronted adverbial to separate it from the rest of the sentence.A fronted adverbial is a word or phrase at the beginning of a sentence that is used to describe the action that follows.
For example
As the last ray of sun went down, Yasmine crept silently out of the house
Fronted adverbial
Comma
Comma after a fronted adverbialRead the following sentences, look at where the commas and the fronted adverbials are.
Before the sun came up, he ate his breakfast. Later that day, Bobby went to the park with his parents. After school, my friends and I played together. Slowly, I walked home after a long day at school.
Activity Part 1Write down 3 sentences which contain a fronted adverbial, making sure you use the commas correctly. Make sure the fronted adverbial and second part of the sentence make sense together.
Here are some examples of fronted adverbials, you don’t have to use these, you could use your own.
After a whileAs quick as a flashWithout a soundBefore longIn the blink of an eyeBehind the giant tree
MysteriouslyUnexpectedlyBravelySlowlyCarefullyGently
Activity Part 2Copy down the following sentences adding in a comma in the correct place.
In the hidden depths of the forest squirrels and birds roamed free. Eventually my team scored the winning goal in the Champion’s League Final. After eating his meal Johnny sat and finished his reading book. High above the clouds a plane zoomed through the sky. Without a sound I crept along the corridor.
Activity Part 2- AnswersCopy down the following sentences adding in a comma in the correct place.
In the hidden depths of the forest, squirrels and birds roamed free. Eventually, my team scored the winning goal in the Champion’s League Final. After eating his meal, Johnny sat and finished his reading book. High above the clouds, a plane zoomed through the sky. Without a sound, I crept along the corridor.
WALT: use commas accurately
Wednesday 24th June 2020
Commas to change the meaning of sentences
Watch this video about different ways commas are used in sentences. You may want to watch the video more than once to make sure you haven’t missed any information.We will then look at each way in a bit more detail over today and tomorrows lessons.
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwwxnb/articles/zc773k7
Commas change the meaning of a sentenceAdding a comma can change the meaning of a sentence and make the meaning of the sentence clearer.
For example:
As the campers sat round the fire eating the bear stayed in the bushes.
As the campers sat round the fire eating, the bear stayed in the bushes.
A comma is needed in this sentence to make it clear that the campers are not eating the bear!
Adding the comma makes it clear that the campers are eating by the fire and the bear is in the bushes.
Commas change the meaning of sentencesRead the following sentences and look at how important the comma is in changing the meaning of the sentence.
As the sun shone, red people moved into the shade. As the sun shone red, people moved into the shade.
It’s time to eat, children!It’s time to eat children!
Adding the comma changes if it is red people who have moved or if the sun is red.
The first sentence reads as though someone is calling children to eat their dinner, Whereas the second sentence seems like someone is eating children!
Read the following sentences and look at how important the comma is in changing the meaning of the sentence.
Slow children crossing. Slow, children crossing.
Hopefully these example showed how something as small as comma can have a big impact on the meaning of a sentence and that they need to be used accurately.
The first sentence reads as children who are moving slowly are crossing. Whereas the second sentence tells people to slow down because children are crossing.
Commas change the meaning of sentences
Activity Part 1Write down down the pairs of sentences and explain what each sentence means when it has a comma in a different place (like what I did on the previous slides).
The old lady collected all sorts of things: silver, paper hats, felt, flowers and buttons. The old lady collected all sorts of things: silver paper hats, felt flowers and buttons.
Let’s eat Grandpa. Let’s eat, Grandpa.
Activity Part 1- AnswersThe old lady collected all sorts of things: silver, paper hats, felt, flowers and buttons. The old lady collected all sorts of things: silver paper hats, felt flowers and buttons. - In the second sentence she had collected paper hats which were silver and flowers which were felt. Whereas in the first sentence the silver is a separate item to the paper hats and the flowers are not felt, the felt and flowers are separate.
Let’s eat Grandpa. Let’s eat, Grandpa.
In the first sentence it reads as though they are going to eat Grandpa, whereas in the sentence they are telling Grandpa that it’s time to eat.
Activity Part 2Rewrite the following sentences adding a comma in order to change or clarify the meaning. Do not any extra words, just a comma
Are you coming to see Ali?
What is thing called honey?
After we left Grandma, Dad and I went to the cinema.
When she’s not working she loves eating her dog and her family.
At the moment the sentence is asking someone if they are coming to see Ali. Add a comma so I am asking Ali.
Add a comma so that Grandma is coming to the cinema too.
Activity Part 2
Are you coming to see Ali? – Are you coming to see, Ali?
What is thing called honey?- What is thing called, honey?
After we left Grandma, Dad and I went to the cinema. – After we left, Grandma, Dad and I went to the cinema.
When she’s not working she loves eating her dog and her family.-When she’s not working she loves eating, her dog and her family.
WALT: use commas accurately
Thursday 25th June 2020
Commas in sentencesWatch the video from yesterday’s lesson again. Pay special attention to what it says about separating extra information.
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwwxnb/articles/zc773k7
Commas to add extra informationCommas can be used to separate out extra information and make the sentences easier to read. A pair of commas can separate extra information in the middle of a sentence, they go either side of the added information. This extra information could be taken out and the sentence still makes sense.
For exampleSusannah’s crocodile is always happy. Susannah’s crocodile, who loves flowers, is always happy.
The extra information has a comma either side. This extra information doesn’t make sense on its own.
Simple sentence
Read the following sentences and look at how the extra information has been added into the sentence with a comma either side of it.
The school, which is on the main road, is going to have a new zebra crossing. Emma’s sister, who lives in London, won the school rugby trophy. James, a skilled football player, scored every goal at yesterday’s game. Chloe, who was a chef in France, always carried a bag of sweets in her pocket. My bike, which is very old, is sadly broken.
Commas to add extra information
Activity Part 1Match the extra information to the simple sentence. Then write the whole sentence, with the extra information and the commas. Remember the extra information needs to be in the middle of the sentence not put on the end.
James ate the satsuma quickly.
who was very hungry.
The boys went to the park.
running quicklyThe cute baby slept all night long.
who was only a few months old
The flight only took three hours.
which felt really long
Activity Part 2Rewrite the following sentences and add in commas accurately. Remember how commas are used around extra information. If this extra information is removed the sentence still makes sense.
Pepperoni my favourite pizza topping is a kind of sausage.
My pet mice called Sammy and Sally are adorable.
My parents who met fifteen years ago get on really well.
On Thursday the day after tomorrow I am going on holiday.
Activity Part 1- AnswersJames, who was very hungry, ate the satsuma quickly. The boys, running quickly, went to the park. The cute baby, who was only a few months old, slept all night long. The flight, which felt really long, only took three hours.
Pepperoni, my favourite pizza topping, is a kind of sausage. My pet mice, called Sammy and Sally, are adorable. My parents, who met fifteen years ago, get on really well. On Thursday, the day after tomorrow, I am going on holiday.
Activity Part 2- Answers
WALT: use commas accurately
Friday 26th June 2020
Commas in sentencesWatch the video from yesterday’s lesson again. Pay special attention to what it says about separating extra information.
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/topics/zvwwxnb/articles/zc773k7
Commas can be used to separate main clauses from subordinate clauses in complex sentences, but only when the subordinate clause comes first.
Main clause- makes sense on its own as a sentence. Subordinate clause- doesn’t make sense as a sentence on its own, needs the main clause to make sense. Often they begin with a conjunction.
Even though it was raining, we went to the beach.
Commas to separate clauses
This part of the sentence doesn’t make sense on its own.
This is the main clause as it could be a sentence on its own.Comma is used in
between the two clauses.
Commas to separate clauses.Read at the following sentences and look carefully at where the comma is. Remember when the subordinate clause is first, we use a comma to separate the clauses.
Once I’d eaten my ice cream, I went home.While you’re waiting, you can read a magazine. After she ate dinner, she called up her friend. When it is brown, take the cake out of the oven. After Ali sneezed all over it, I didn’t want to eat the cake.
Activity Part 1Rewrite the sentences with the subordinate clauses at the start of the sentence. Remember to think about where your comma should go. Some of the subordinate clauses have been underlined to help you.
I bought you a present as it’s your birthday. The puppy slept despite the fireworks.I’m happy when the sun is shining. Andy walked the dog while Sue cooked the dinner.Dad orders pizza when he doesn’t want to cook.
Activity Part 2Match the subordinate clause to the correct main clause. Then write the complete sentences, using a comma in the correct place.
When you go abroad
As it’s the weekend
If she goes swimming
Before you leave
come and say goodbye.
Mary will need a towel.
I’m allowed to stay up late.
you need a passport.
Activity Part 1- AnswersAs it’s your birthday, I bought you a present. Despite the fireworks, the puppy slept. When the sun is shining, I’m happy. While Sue cooked dinner, Andy walked the dog. When he doesn’t want to cook, Dad orders pizza.
When you go abroad, you need a passport. As it’s the weekend, I’m allowed to stay up late.If she goes swimming, Mary will need a towel. Before you leave, come and say goodbye.
Activity Part 2- Answers
