Punctuation marks; transition/signal words |
Review
Can you tell when to use these punctuation marks? |
MOTIVATION
Let us read a poem on the usage of punctuation marks. |
MOTIVATION
a. Ask: In what kind of sentences do we use the following: Period Question mark Exclamation point b. What punctuation mark should be used to write what a speaker exactly/directly said? c.When do we use the ellipsis mark? |
At the end of this lesson you will be able to revise writing for clarity by using appropriate punctuation marks and transition/signal words. |
B. Explaining to the students what to do
Present the chart below. Let the pupils read the punctuation rules
In addition to the punctuation marks which help in the clarity of writing sentences, there are also transition/signal words that are used. Signal or Transition Words (Chronological Sequence)
first, second . . . next not long after initially then before following when finally preceding after on (date)
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Signal or Transition Words (Description/Enumeration) for instance for example to illustrate such as in addition also another furthermore to begin with most importantly |
Signal or Transition Words (Compare and contrast) different from same as similar to as opposed to instead of although compared with however as well as either . . . or unless but |
C.Modelling for Students Read the following sentences correctly. 1.The accessibility of the computer has increased tremendously over the past several years. 2.What has humanity done about the growing concern regarding global warming? 3.You scared me! 4.The computer store was filled with video games, computer hardware and other electronic paraphernalia. |
DISCUSSION
D.Guided Practice The teacher shows other examples of sentences using different punctuation marks and signal words. Ask the pupils to identify the punctuation marks used as well as the signal words. |
1.Ben’s children love sports. They like outdoor sports such as track and field, football, baseball and javelin throw. 2.Lorna enjoys putting accessories whenever she goes out compared with Alda who goes around with simple t-shirt and maong pants. 3.How will you keep yourself busy after the school year ends? |
E. Independent Practice Copy each sentence and punctuate properly. 1.Gener said I disagree with Melvin ___________________________ 2.My sister Jane wanted to know if Kitty my friend is visiting us for the holiday ____________________________ |
3.Lito can not climb mountains he is too ill
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4.I told Ricky that we are going home early
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5.Let prepare delicious snacks Jannet
Answer the questions:
F. Closure/Assessment What are the different punctuation marks? How do you use them? What are transition or signal words? |
G. Evaluation Copy and punctuate the paragraph. David asked what have you dreamt last night It was a fantastic dream narrated Ben but it was so short Anyway I had a toy soldier named Phil What can your toy soldier do asked David My toy soldier can walk and talk Imagine it can also turn right and left on command To my surprise Phil even recited a poem about it |