Where Is the Comma?

Completed by 1 learner

Ages 10-13

Live One-Time Class

Where should commas go? We will look at samples of writing and figure out where missing commas are and get rid of misplaced commas.

Holly Dorris

Average rating:

5.0

Number of reviews:

(7 reviews)

Live video meetings

Meets once

2-8 learners per class

30 min

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What’s included

1 live meeting

30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 7

In this class, I will teach where the appropriate places are to add commas in writing. We will cover the following topics:
1. Using commas to set off a noun of direct address
2. Using commas to separate adjectives 
3. Using commas to set off explanatory phrases and appositives
4. Using commas to set off interjections
5. Explain what appositives and interjections are

My class will be structured to incorporate many teaching techniques. About half of this class will be lecture style. I will encourage the class to take notes so they can use the lesson in future writing. The other part of the class will be asking questions and incorporating those discussions into my visual aids. After we review when commas should be used, I will show some examples of writing. We will work through those writings to edit them. Then, I will ask the class to write their own sentences that include the proper use of commas. My teaching style is demonstrator because I will demonstrate knowledge, and the learners will be participating in activities. Learners will interact with me through lecture, activities, and discussions.

Learning Goals

Common Core Standard--Edit Writing: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.5

Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills: 10D, viii

Other Details

Supply List

Please bring paper (or a spiral notebook) to take notes. If parents would like a copy of any of the visual aids I use, feel free to send me a message and request a copy.

External Resources

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Sources

I use BookShark curriculum for ideas and some content. However, all the visual aids I share and activities we do are my own work and planning.

Meet the teacher

Holly Dorris

Joined September, 2024

5.0

7reviews

Profile

Teacher expertise and credentials

Bachelor’s Degree in Education from University of Central Missouri

I have taught my twins and children in public schools a variety of language arts skills. I have taught in multiple states and am aware of the state standards that schools require in different grades. My expertise and bachelor's degree in education qualifies me to teach language arts skills for grades K-6th. My background with homeschooling my twins, who are now doing 7th grade work, and other homeschool students has allowed me to practice reading comprehension and writing skills on a daily basis. Between my professional experience before having children and being the primary teacher for my children since covid, I am well qualified to teach any language arts skills to elementary and middle school aged children.