How To Use Commas Ks2
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How to use commas ks2. It is the most common punctuation mark but has to be used carefully. Commas how to use them commas a comma is a punctuation mark it tells us to take a brief pause when we are reading not as long as a full stop. Children will be assessed on their understanding of comma use in both ks1 and ks2. Commas can be used between statements to make a sentence easier to read. Without them it can be quite a challenge.
A powerpoint i used for my ks3 eal low ability classes. Please review if you think there is anything i have missed. This website and its content is subject to our terms and conditions. In year 5 or 6 children are taught to use commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity. Eats shoots and leaves.
Exercise in the use of commas. Using commas in lists. In upper key stage 2 using commas for parenthesis is taught most often in year 5. Commas are also used to separate long lists making them the most common punctuation mark used in the english language. Commas commas can change the meaning of a sentence title of book eats shoots and leaves.
Powerpoint which recaps comma usage for ks2. Being able to learn how to use punctuation correctly in ks2 is an essential skill for students to learn for future learners. It can be used for ks2 also. Teach how to use punctuation correctly ks2. Find out more in this bitesize primary ks2 english guide.
Using commas in lists. This fun ks2 english quiz created especially for children in year 3 year 4 year 5 and year 6 asks them to correct the mistakes in the given sentences. It gives examples and an activity for pupils to work on at the end. It highlights when to use the comma and when not to use the comma. Use these commas ks2 worksheets to help your class understand how they can use commas to clarify meaning.