Commas in a Series
Grade 11th Grade · ELA · 20 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can use commas correctly to separate items in a series.
Warm-Up Video
Tutoring Hour · 4:30
How to Use Commas in English | A Guide to Comma Rules and Usage
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When listing items in a series, use commas to separate each item.
- 2
Use a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins two independent clauses.
- 3
When a sentence begins with a dependent clause, use a comma to separate it from the independent clause.
Practice Questions
3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Rewrite the following sentence, adding commas to separate the items in the series: I need to buy apples oranges bananas and grapes at the grocery store.”
Complete Lesson Package
Get all 3 ready-to-use resources:
Teacher Guide
Student Doc
Slides