Using Commas

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Using Commas

• By Mrs. Tilford
• 3rd Grade
• Heath Elementary School

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A comma (,) is a special mark used in sentences.
It tells you to stop for a moment between words.
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• Use commas to separate words in a series of three
  or more words.
• Ex Ben, Jane, and Sarah played with the puppy
  yesterday.

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• Use a comma after yes or no at the beginning of a
  sentence.
• Ex. No, you may not yell out loud.

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• Use a comma after the name of a person spoken to.
• Ex. Maggie, please line up at the door.

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Tell where the commas belong

• Write these on your paper
• 1. Mr. Soo can the puppy have milk?
• 2. Yes but not too much at a time.
• 3. Puppies need food water and exercise.

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Check Your Work

• 1. Mr. Soo, can the puppy have milk?
• 2. Yes, but not too much at a time.
• 3. Puppies need food, water, and exercise.

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Agree or Disagree???

• Hold up cards
• Green Card-Agree Red Card-Disagree
• 1. Kareem, Daniel and Sara go to the library.
• 2. Yes, we got a new book last week.
• 3. No I just want books about collies.
• 4. Kareem the book about poodles is on that shelf.

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Your Turn

• Answer these questions on paper. Begin each
  sentence with Yes or No. Dont forget the commas.
• 4. Do you know how to train a puppy?
• 5. Do you have a pet?
• 6. Is your favorite animal a kind of pet?

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Adding Words

• Add three words to the sentences. Use commas
  where they belong. Write the sentences on your
  paper!!
• 7. ________ _________ and ________ walked home.
  (Boys names)
• 8. My dog likes to eat _________ _________ and
  _______. (Food)
• 9. Her fur is _______ _______ and _______.
  (Colors)
• 10. My teacher talked about ______ ______ and
  _________. (Pets)