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: Introductory Words 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: Names 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: Day, Date, Year Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

56. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

58. If the date and year are at the beginning of the sentence, place a comma after the date and the year. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Make sure to use 2 commas!

59. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

60. September 25, 1978, is Miss Mott’s birthday.

61. If the date and the year are in the middle of sentence, place a comma after the date and the year. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Make sure to use 2 commas!

62. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

63. A party was held on September 25, 1978, at the Greenville Hospital.

64. RULE: Places Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

65. Use a comma to separate the city and the state. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

66. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

67. I was born in Greenville, Pennsylvania.

68. If the city and the state are placed at the beginning of the sentence, place a comma after the city and the state. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Make sure to use 2 commas!

69. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

70. Greenville, Pennsylvania, is where I was born.

71. If the city and the state are placed at the middle of the sentence, place a comma after the city and the state. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Make sure to use 2 commas!

72. EXAMPLE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

73. I grew up in Greenville, Pennsylvania, but now I live in Columbus.

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

75. My sister lives in Jacksonville North Carolina.

76. Myrtle Beach South Carolina is my favorite place to visit.

77. August 29 2011 was the first day of school.

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

79. MORE PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

80. 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

82. Projectable 9.7 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

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

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

94. 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

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

98. SUM IT UP Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

100. RULE Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

101. 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

102. TIP: Count how many items are in the series and subtract 1. That’s how many commas you’ll need. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

103. EXAMPLES Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

104. We will have turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes for dinner. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

105. Cake, ice cream, tacos, and pizza are my favorites! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

107. My three dogs are named Emma Abby and Shelby. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

108. My friend Sam likes to hike bike and ski. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

109. Naomi Kyle and Jessa go to East Elementary. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

110. Justin Michael and Blair play basketball. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

111. MORE PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

112. 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

114. Projectable 9.8 Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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

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

123. 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

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

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

126. PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

127. 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

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

129. PRACTICE! Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

130. 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

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

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

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

138. Part 5: Conventions Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

139. COMMA REVIEW GAME Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

140. SAVE THE COMMA: TEST YOUR COMMA IQ GAME http://www.savethecomm a.com/game/ http://www.savethecomm a.com/game/ Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

141. 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

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

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