Commas To Clarify Meaning

Commas To Clarify Meaning

This resource contains a 50-slide PowerPoint lesson and a 12-page workbook on using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity (National Curriuclum: Years 5 and 6 Programme of Study: Using commas to clarify meaning and / or to avoid ambiguity in writing). **Using Commas to Clarify Meaning PowerPoint Lesson** This fully editable, 50-slide PowerPoint lesson explains how commas are used to clarify meaning. Many examples are provided within the PowerPoint and pupils have the opportunity to identify where commas and pairs of commas should go in a sentence to clarify meaning. Pupils are asked to explain how the meaning changes with the addition/removal of commas. The PowerPoint also contains a link to a short video on commas to clarify meaning. **Using Commas to Clarify Meaning Workbook** The 12-page workbook includes one information sheet and eleven worksheets. Tasks include rewriting sentences and adding or removing commas to change meaning. Pupils also need to explain how the meaning has changed. Answers are included. *If you buy this resource and are pleased with your purchase, I would be extremely grateful if you could leave a review. As a token of appreciation, you can have a free resource of your choice up to the same value as your purchased resource. Just email inspireandeducate@aol.co.uk with your user name, the resource you have reviewed and the resource you would like for free.* You may also be interested in: **[Commas - 135 Slide PowerPoint Lesson](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/commas-12502046)** This resource contains a fully editable and highly-visual, 135-slide presentation on how commas are used in writing. It focuses on: commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity commas in a list/series commas and coordinating adjectives commas in direct speech commas and subordinate clauses commas and embedded clauses commas in direct address commas and fronted adverbials commas and coordinating conjunctions other use of commas The PowerPoint clearly explains how commas are used and provides many examples and opportunities for pupils to identify where commas should be placed in writing. The PowerPoint also contains hyperlinks to short videos on - commas to clarify meaning, commas in lists and subordinate clauses. **[More English Resources](http://www.tes.com/resources/search/?authorId=884045&q=%20&shop=Krazikas&subjects=GB%7C0%7CEnglish%7C&sortBy=newest)** Thinking of publishing your own resources or already an author and want to improve your resources and sales? Check out this step-by-step guide: **[How to Become a Successful TES Author: Step-by-Step Guide](https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/tes-authors-how-to-become-a-successful-tes-author-step-by-step-guide-11508391)**