Commas in 3rd Grade Writing

Miss Johnson's lesson covers the use of commas in writing. She explains what commas are, their role in separating items in lists, marking place values in numbers, and separating compound sentences. The lesson includes examples and practice questions to reinforce understanding. The importance of using commas correctly in everyday communication is emphasized.

What is the primary function of a comma?

• To end a sentence

• To signal a pause

• To start a new paragraph

• To join two words

How should items in a list be separated?

• With a semicolon

• With no punctuation

• With a comma

• With a period

What changes when commas are correctly placed in a list?

• Nothing changes

• The list becomes a paragraph

• The meaning becomes clearer

• The list becomes shorter

What is the effect of adding commas to a sentence?

• It changes the sentence into a question

• It becomes more difficult to read

• It turns the sentence into a compound sentence

• It can change the sentence's meaning

What is the purpose of commas in large numbers?

• To indicate decimal points

• To separate every two digits

• To make them easier to read

• To show multiplication

Where should a comma be placed in a compound sentence?

• After the conjunction

• No comma is needed

• Before the conjunction

• At the end of the sentence

In which situation would you not use a comma?

• Between items in a list

• Before a conjunction in a compound sentence

• To separate adjectives

• To connect two independent clauses without a conjunction

What does the sentence 'Let's eat, grandpa' illustrate?

• A call to dinner

• Grandpa's cooking skills

• The need for commas to clarify meaning

• The importance of family meals

How many grains of rice did Spencer count?

• 1,2854

• 128,54

• 12,854

• 12,854

Why do we use commas in sentences?

• To save lives

• To make sentences longer

• To confuse readers

• To indicate shouting