1. Harcourt Journeys: Grammar Skills Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

2. Unit 2: Lesson 9 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

3. This week’s skills: Part 1: Commas with Introductory Words and NamesCommas with Introductory Words and Names Part 2: Commas with Dates and PlacesCommas with Dates and Places Part 3: Commas in a SeriesCommas in a Series Part 4: Kinds of NounsKinds of Nouns Part 5: ConventionsConventions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

4. Commas with Introductory Words and Names Part 1: PowerPoint LessonPowerPoint Lesson Part 2: Projectable 9.6Projectable 9.6 Part 3: Practice Book Page 103Practice Book Page 103 Part 4: Adapted Worksheets Names and Commas Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

5. Part 1: Commas with Introductory Words and Names Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

6. Click on the link to watch the Brain Pop Jr. Video: http://www.brainpopjr.com/readingandwriting/ sentence/tenses/ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

8. SUM IT UP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

9. A comma is a punctuation mark. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

10. It tells us when to take a brief pause when we are reading. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

11. There are lots of rules for using commas. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

12. Today, we are going to look at the rules for using commas with introductory words and names. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

13. RULE 1 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

14. Place a comma after an introductory word in a sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

15. Introductory words can be time words like: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Last week Yesterday Tomorrow

16. Introductory words can also answer a question like: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott YesNo Okay Sure

17. EXAMPLES Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

18. Yesterday, I went home sick.

19. Yes, I would love to go to the movies with you.

20. RULE 2 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

21. When the name is at the beginning of the sentence, one comma is needed after it to separate it from the rest of the sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

22. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

23. Lisa, please do the dishes.

24. When the name is at the end of the sentence, one comma is needed before the name to separate it from the rest of the sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

25. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

26. Matt can play with us, Tommy.

27. When the name is in the middle of the sentence, two commas are needed, one on each side, to separate it from the rest of the sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

28. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

29. My sister, Sara, twirls in the marching band.

30. Practice: Place the comma where it belongs in the sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

31. John please mow the grass.

32. My friend Molly plays the piano.

33. Tim did you get your homework done?

34. My brother Sam plays on the soccer team.

35. Josie could you listen for the phone?

36. Sara’s coming with us Josh.

37. MORE PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

38. STUDY ZONE: COMMAS WITH NAMES http://www.studyzone.org /mtestprep/ela8/a/comm asdirectaddressl.cfm http://www.studyzone.org /mtestprep/ela8/a/comm asdirectaddressl.cfm Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

40. Projectable 9.6 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

43. Turn your Practice Book to page 103. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

46. Adapted Worksheet: Names and Commas Page 162 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

49. Commas with Dates and Places: Part 1: PowerPoint LessonPowerPoint Lesson Part 2: Projectable 9.7Projectable 9.7 Part 3: Practice Book Page 104Practice Book Page 104 Part 4: Adapted Worksheet Separate Day and Year Separate Cities and States Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

50. Part 2: Commas in Dates and Places Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

52. SUM IT UP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

53. Today, we are going to look at the rules for using commas with dates and places. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

54. RULE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

55. Use a comma to separate the day and the year in a date. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

56. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

57. Miss Mott was born on September 25, 1978.

58. RULE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

59. Use a comma to separate the city and the state in a place name. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

60. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

61. I was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania.

62. Practice: Place the comma where it belongs in the sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

63. My sister lives in Jacksonville North Carolina.

64. Last year we vacationed in Myrtle Beach South Carolina.

65. The first day of school was August 29 2011.

66. The last day of school is June 1 2012.

67. MORE PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

68. STUDY ZONE: COMMAS WITH DATES AND PLACES http://www.studyzone.org /mtestprep/ela8/a/lcomm ausage.cfm http://www.studyzone.org /mtestprep/ela8/a/lcomm ausage.cfm Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

70. Projectable 9.7 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

73. Turn your Practice Book to page 104. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

76. Adapted Practice: Separate Day and Year Page 164 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

79. Adapted Practice: Separate Cities and States Page 165 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

82. Commas in a Series: Part 1: PowerPoint LessonPowerPoint Lesson Part 2: Projectable 9.8Projectable 9.8 Part 3: Practice Book Page 105Practice Book Page 105 Part 4: Adapted Worksheet Commas in a Series Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

83. Part 3: Commas in a Series Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

86. SUM IT UP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

87. Today, we are going to look at the rule for using commas in a series. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

88. RULE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

89. Use a comma to separate items in a series. You do not need a comma after the last word in a series. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

90. EXAMPLES Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

91. We will have turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes for dinner.

92. Cake, ice cream, and pizza are my favorites!

93. Practice: Place the comma where it belongs in the sentence. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

94. My three dogs are named Emma Abby and Shelby.

95. My friend Sam likes to hike bike and ski.

96. Naomi Kyle and Jessa all go to East Elementary.

97. Justin Michael and Blair play basketball.

98. MORE PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

99. STUDY ZONE: COMMAS IN A SERIES http://www.studyzone.org /mtestprep/ela8/a/comm asinseriesl.cfm http://www.studyzone.org /mtestprep/ela8/a/comm asinseriesl.cfm Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

101. Projectable 9.8 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

104. Turn your Practice Book to page 105. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

107. Adapted Practice: Commas in a Series Page 161 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

110. Kinds of Nouns: Part 1: PowerPoint LessonPowerPoint Lesson Part 2: Practice Book Page 106Practice Book Page 106 Part 3: Adapted Worksheets Common and Proper Noun Worksheet Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

111. Part 4: Kinds of Nouns Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

112. Click on the image below to review Common and Proper Nouns: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

113. PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

114. NOUN DUNK: COMMON & PROPER http://www.harcourtscho ol.com/activity/basketball /index.html http://www.harcourtscho ol.com/activity/basketball /index.html Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

115. Click on the image below to review Singular and Plural Nouns: Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

116. PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

117. HARCOURT GAME: MAKE THE SINGULAR NOUN PLURAL http://www.harcourtschool. com/activity/plural_noun/in dex.html http://www.harcourtschool. com/activity/plural_noun/in dex.html Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

118. Turn your Practice Book to page 106. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

121. Adapted Practice: Common and Proper Nouns Page 43 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

124. Conventions: Part 1: Comma Review GameComma Review Game Part 2: Practice Book Page 107Practice Book Page 107 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

125. Part 5: Conventions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

126. COMMA REVIEW GAME Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

127. HARCOURT GAME:COMMAS http://www.harcourtschool. com/activity/language_arts/ goforgold/content_builder/d swmedia/g3c32/nadia.htm http://www.harcourtschool. com/activity/language_arts/ goforgold/content_builder/d swmedia/g3c32/nadia.htm Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

129. Turn your Practice Book to page 107. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

132. How did you do? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott