Complete Sentences: Capitalization and Punctuation

6th GradeELA20 min

aligned to Ccss L.6.2

Learning Objective

I can write a complete sentence using correct capitalization and punctuation.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

11 min

Intermediate English Punctuation Dictation | Listen and Write 10 Sentences with Correct Punctuation

Sparkle English

Guided Notes

5 min

Key concepts students will learn:

  • When writing dialogue, begin with quotation marks, and include a comma before the closing quotation mark when followed by 'he said/suggested'.

  • They're is a contraction for 'they are,' while their shows possession, and it's is a contraction for 'it is,' while its shows possession.

  • Use a colon to introduce a list after an independent clause, and use commas to separate items in the list, ending with a period.

Practice

10 min

3 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Write a complete sentence about your favorite hobby, using correct capitalization and punctuation.

Teacher Guide

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