This teaching slides resource introduces commas and explores how they are used in a list, between adjectives and after a dependent clause. The slides cover what a comma is, then work through each key rule with clear definitions, usage guidelines, and examples for each.
Practice slides give students the chance to apply their understanding through a range of task types.
What's included:
Introductory slides on what a comma is and how punctuation helps make writing clear
Example slides covering commas in a list, commas between adjectives, and commas after a dependent clause - each with definitions, key rules, and worked examples
14 practice slides including adding commas to lists and sentences, using commas between adjectives, adding commas after dependent clauses, multiple choice questions and independent review prompts
Some texts are editable so you can customise sentences to match school preferences (e.g. adding or removing the Oxford comma)