Essential
Questions: Why do we need punctuation? When
do we use punctuation? What
are different ways we express punctuation?
Learning
Objective(s):
• Students will write complete sentences with correct
punctuation.
• Students will identify appropriate
uses of punctuation.
• Students will learn the purpose of
punctuation.
• Students will compare the
characteristics of punctuation to their own personality
CCGPS
or GPS Standard(s): CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.1: Demonstrate
command of the conventions
of standard English grammar and usage when writing
or speaking.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.2: Demonstrate command of the
conventions
of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when
writing.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.6.3: Use knowledge of language and its
conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
Introduction: (10 min) Students will draw a picture that
they think they could find in a travel brochure. Students will then switch
drawings with the person next to them and caption the photo. The class will then find
out who in the class used capital letters and punctuation. This will introduce
students to the topic of the day.
Body: (15 min) Students will watch a Seinfield clip
about the appropriate times to use certain exclamation points. After the clip,
students will then be paired up and list different situations that using
punctuations would be appropriate and not appropriate. The class will share
their lists to see who came up with the most situations. We will then open the
discussion to why are punctuations important. Do we need them? Do you use them
on social media accounts, diary, and agenda? Do you think we verbally express
punctuations? If so, how? Was there ever a time a punctuation mistake of yours
had consequences?
Closure: (15 min) The teacher will pass out a worksheet that matches different
punctuations with personalities. Students will try and match which
punctuation goes with which personality and then pick which they think
describes them the best. We share our results and compare personalities. This
will be used as their exit ticket.
Homework: Students will bring in 4 different types of sentences showing the different punctuations from "The Tell-Tale Heart". Students will also pick a punctuation they think represents the narrator's personality.
Homework: Students will bring in 4 different types of sentences showing the different punctuations from "The Tell-Tale Heart". Students will also pick a punctuation they think represents the narrator's personality.
Learning
Supports: Differentiation, Modification(s)and
Accommoda-tion(s)
This lesson provides differentiation by having different types of activities
that aid a variety of learners. The Youtube video will appeal to the visual
learners and help them understand the usage of punctuations. It makes a connection to students using a popular TV show. The class
discussion will be helpful for those that lean more towards learning through
conversation. The opening activity and the personality worksheet will be
beneficial for those who are hands on with their learning, interactive learners.
Formal
and Informal Assessment: Through class
discussions and group work, the teacher can formatively assess the students' progress
and understanding of the lesson.
The teacher can use the personality punctuation sheet as a summative assessment to see if students can identify the characteristics of different punctuations by the end of class.
The teacher can use the personality punctuation sheet as a summative assessment to see if students can identify the characteristics of different punctuations by the end of class.
Language Functions: Students will demonstrate understanding of the uses of punctuations and each of their characteristics. Students will also know practice
Vocabulary: semicolon, comma, colon, exclamation mark, question mark, period
Syntax or Discourse: Students will demonstrate discourse through their understanding of the characteristics of the different punctuation on the Personality Punctuation Quiz. When they make connections to their own personal characteristics, they are making meaning to punctuations which deepens their knowledge.
Materials:
- Punctuation Personality Quiz
- Markers
- Paper
- Pencils
- Seinfeld clip
Technology: The use of a Youtube clip will help
students see an example of how punctuations can be used out of context, which
will bridge us to the next activity. I think a visual aid will help students
who are visual learners (or even like Seinfeld) get a better understanding of
how this can happen.
Artifacts:
