SHS1 English Language · Semester 2 Week 4: Punctuation and Capitalization

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.1 - Identify and use Punctuation Marks appropriately.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify commas, periods, question marks, and exclamation marks in a given text and state their functions.
Use commas, periods, question marks, and exclamation marks correctly to punctuate sentences they write or speak.
Correct punctuation errors in a short paragraph by adding, removing, or replacing marks where needed.
Apply appropriate punctuation and intonation when reading sentences aloud to show meaning (e.g., statement, question, or strong feeling).
Justify their choice of a punctuation mark in a given sentence by explaining the meaning or tone it creates.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Grammar (Strand 3)
Sub-strand: Punctuation and Capitalization (3.3)
Content standard: 1.3.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate appropriate use of vocabulary and spelling conventions in communication. 1.3.3.LO.1 Employ the accurate use of vocabulary and spelling conventions in varied contexts.
Indicator: 1.3.3.LI.1 - Identify and use Punctuation Marks appropriately.
Suggested placement: Semester 2, Week 4 (Week 24 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Source document note: The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

strand name - p.67: this document swaps the names GRAMMAR and GRAMMAR USAGE between the strand and its first sub-strand from page to page - printed p.46 heads "Strand 3. GRAMMAR USAGE / Sub-Strand 1. GRAMMAR", printed p.62 "Strand 3. GRAMMAR / Sub-Strand 2. VOCABULARY", printed p.124 "Strand 3. GRAMMAR / Sub-Strand 1. GRAMMAR USAGE" and printed p.134 "Strand 3.GRAMMAR USAGE" with no space. The scope-and-sequence on printed p.21 calls the strand Grammar and the sub-strand Grammar Usage. Each heading is transcribed as its own page prints it
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 67

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Experiential Learning:
- Using conversational drills and intonation strategies, learners in mixed ability groups, use punctuation marks (comma, period, question, exclamation) appropriately in speech and writing while tolerating and accepting divergent views.
- Learners correct punctuation errors in selected paragraphs.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Selected texts
- Old newspapers
- Video games on intonation strategies
Assessment (1.3.3.AS.1). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 1 Recall; Level 3 Strategic reasoning.