Using Punctuation · B4 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B4.5.2.1.1 - Use the comma

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify commas used before and after “Yes” and “No” in given sentences and short paragraphs.
Explain when to use a comma when addressing a person by name in a sentence.
Place commas correctly in unpunctuated sentences that include “Yes”, “No”, and names of people being addressed.
Write four original sentences demonstrating correct comma use: two with “Yes” or “No” and two with a person’s name being addressed.
Punctuate a short paragraph correctly, inserting commas where needed.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Using Writing Conventions/ Grammar Usage (Strand 5)
Sub-strand: Using Punctuation (5.2)
Content standard: B4.5.2.1 - Show understanding of how punctuations are used appropriately in writing
Indicator: B4.5.2.1.1 - Use the comma:
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 8 (Week 32 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.
Curriculum reference: English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 58
Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- before and after "Yes" and "No" in sentences
- after addressing a person, e.g. Kofi, can you help me?
- Provide learners with sample texts for them to identify the target punctuation marks. e.g. Yes, please. No, thank you. Kofi, can you help me?
- Give them practice in using the punctuation marks. They may copy and punctuate unpunctuated sentences and short paragraphs.
- Have them write sentences to demonstrate understanding of the use of the comma before and after "Yes" and "No" in sentences;
- after addressing a person.