Review Commas SlidesMonday • Module 3 • Lesson 4 Grammar & Mechanics Punctuation Focus REVIEW COMMAS Commas make our ideas clear and show readers where to take a natural pause. 1 Commas in a Series Separate three or more items or actions in a list. 2 Commas in Addresses Separate the street, city, and state in a location. Monday • Module 3 • Lesson 4 Commas in a Series I DO • Teacher Model A series is a list of three or more words or ideas in a sentence. Use commas to separate them. Needs Commas "We saw hawks bears and turkeys." Words run together without a pause! Correctly Punctuated "We saw hawks, bears, and turkeys." Commas separate the three nouns clearly. Remember: Add a comma after each item in the list, right before the connecting word "and". Monday • Module 3 • Lesson 4 Commas in Addresses WE DO • Together Use commas to separate each part of an address: street, town or city, and state. Original Sentence: "My address is 1452 Main Street Smalltown Nebraska." Street 1452 Main Street City / Town Smalltown State Nebraska Punctuated Sentence: "My address is 1452 Main Street, Smalltown, Nebraska." Discussion: How do you know where each comma goes? Look for where the street ends and city begins! Monday • Module 3 • Lesson 4 Teachers & Scholars Practice Together Shared Team Practice 1 Challenge: Series of Actions Teacher & Scholars Read Aloud "During recess we jumped rope played basketball and ran relays." Scholars say: "Add commas after rope and after basketball!" 2 Challenge: Address Parts Spot Street • City • State "The museum is at 250 Blossom Lane Meadowville Kansas." Scholars say: "Add commas after Blossom Lane and after Meadowville!" Teacher Cue: Have scholars read with a brief pause wherever a comma belongs! Monday • Module 3 • Lesson 4 YOU DO • Try It Out! Practice Together Sentence 1 (Series of Actions): Add 2 commas The sun rises, shines, and sets. Sentence 2 (Address): Street, City, State My sister moved to 5230 Ocean Way, Watertown, Maryland. Sentence 3 (Series of Nouns): Add 2 commas They will feed the cows, horses, and dogs. Quick Check: Notice how commas prevent confusion and organize each idea cleanly! Monday • Module 3 • Lesson 4 DAILY WRITE & NEXT STEPS Independent Work A Your Series Sentence Write your own sentence that includes a series of three or more words or actions. Hint: "I like to eat ___, ___, and ___." B Your Address Sentence Write a sentence that includes an address with a street, city, and state. Hint: "Our favorite park is at [Street], [City], [State]." Ready for the worksheet? Fresh new sentences are waiting for your comma skills!
Review Commas WorksheetName: Date: Monday - Module 3 - Lesson 4 REVIEW COMMAS Grammar Practice Commas in a Series Use commas to separate three or more words or ideas in a list. Commas in Addresses Use commas to separate the street, city or town, and state. 1 Part 1: Commas in a Series Add commas where they belong in each sentence. For lunch, Leo ate apples crackers and cheese. The playful kittens ran jumped and rolled on the rug. We packed a flashlight water bottle and warm blanket for the hike. Maya loves to draw paint and sculpt during art class. 2 Part 2: Commas in Addresses Add commas to separate street, city, and state. The public library is at 742 Elm Street Pine Valley Oregon. Please mail this package to 18 Maple Avenue Oak City Florida. Our family doctor moved to 905 Cedar Road Sunburst Texas. 3 Daily Write Write complete sentences with correct commas. A. Write a sentence that includes a series of three or more things you like or do: B. Write a sentence that includes an address with a street, city, and state:
Verb Tenses SlidesModule 3 • Tuesday • Lesson 5 Grammar & Mechanics Verb Tense Explorer USING PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TENSES Ask yourself: When does the action happen? Using the right verb tense keeps your writing crystal clear. PAST Already happened usually adds -ed PRESENT Happening now adds -s for singular FUTURE Will happen uses helping word will Module 3 • Tuesday • Lesson 5 How Verb Tenses Work Key Rules Present Tense Happening right now or happens regularly. • Singular: add -s "The cat climbs." • Plural / I: no -s "We climb." Past Tense The action already happened in the past. • Regular: add -ed "We climbed." • Irregular: spelling changes "They saw the hills." Future Tense The action has not happened yet; it will happen later. • Helping verb: will "We will climb tomorrow." Simple formula: will + base verb Writer's Rule: Always check when the action happens to choose past, present, or future! Module 3 • Tuesday • Lesson 5 Identifying & Shifting Tenses I DO • Teacher Model Starting Sentence: Future Tense "We will climb to Mama’s favorite place." Clue: The helping word will tells us the action has not happened yet! Present Tense Remove "will" "We climb to Mama’s favorite place." The plural subject "We" uses the base verb with no -s. Past Tense Add "-ed" ending "We climbed to Mama’s favorite place." Adding "-ed" shows the climb is finished in the past. Key Move: Find the verb first, check its signal words or endings, then transform! Module 3 • Tuesday • Lesson 5 Changing Tenses Step-by-Step WE DO • Together Starting Sentence: Present Tense "It rains hard against the roof." The verb rains ends in -s because "It" is singular.
Verb Tenses WorksheetName: Date: Module 3 - Tuesday - Lesson 5 USING PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE TENSES Grammar Practice Past Tense Already happened (often adds -ed) Present Tense Happening now (adds -s for singular) Future Tense Will happen (uses will + verb) 1 Part 1: Identify the Verb and Tense Write the verb and label it Past, Present, or Future. Jordan kicks the soccer ball toward the goal. Verb: Tense: The silver fish splashed in the clear brook. Verb: Tense: Our teacher will read an exciting story tomorrow. Verb: Tense: The deer walked quietly through the dense woods. Verb: Tense: 2 Part 2: Change the Verb Tense Rewrite the full sentence in the new tense. 5. The bees buzz around the fragrant flowers. Change to Past Tense 6. Liam baked blueberry muffins with his aunt. Change to Future Tense 7. The train will arrive at the busy station. Change to Present Tense 3 Daily Write: Tense Shift Write one action across all three tenses. Present Tense Write an original sentence in the present tense: Past Tense Rewrite your sentence in the past tense: Future Tense Rewrite your sentence in the future tense:
Commas in Noun Series SlidesModule 3 • Wednesday • Lesson 6 Target Grammar & Mechanics Nouns & Punctuation COMMAS IN A SERIES OF NOUNS A series is a list of three or more nouns. Separate them with commas so readers can pause and understand each item clearly. What is a Noun Series? A list of 3 or more people, places, or things in one sentence. Organize the Draft Use precise noun lists to describe beginnings, middles, and endings. Module 3 • Wednesday • Lesson 6 Understanding Nouns in a Series Grammar Rule When three or more nouns appear in a list, place a comma after each noun, including before and or or. 1 Find the Nouns Locate all the people, places, or things grouped together. 2 Count to 3+ Make sure there are at least three items in the list. 3 Insert Commas Add commas right after each noun before the final conjunction. Visual Pattern: Noun 1, Noun 2, and Noun 3 Module 3 • Wednesday • Lesson 6 Modeling Commas in Noun Series I DO • Teacher Model Unpunctuated Sentence 4 Family Member Nouns "I live with Grandfather Grandmother Mom and Dad." Without pauses, the names bump into each other! Correctly Punctuated Commas Added After Each Noun "I live with Grandfather, Grandmother, Mom, and Dad." Now each person in the family is distinct, clear, and easy to read. Teacher Explanation: Notice the comma right before the word "and" — that keeps the list complete! Module 3 • Wednesday • Lesson 6 Guided Series of Nouns WE DO • Together Original Sentence: "You might live by a mountain sea or farm." Noun 1 mountain Noun 2 sea Noun 3 farm Punctuated Sentence: "You might live by a mountain, sea, or farm." Key Observation: A series can connect with the word "or" when giving choices! Module 3 • Wednesday • Lesson 6 Teachers & Scholars Practice Together Shared Team Practice 1 Challenge: Nouns for Things Read Aloud Together
Commas in Noun Series WorksheetName: Date: Module 3 - Wednesday - Lesson 6 COMMAS IN A SERIES OF NOUNS Grammar & Writing A series of nouns is a list of three or more people, places, or things. Use commas to separate each noun! noun, noun, and noun 1 Part 1: Add Commas in Each Noun Series Insert commas where they belong to separate the nouns. The fruit basket held apples oranges bananas and grapes on the kitchen counter. Maya packed notebooks pencils erasers and markers inside her school bag. On our nature walk, we spotted eagles hawks owls and woodpeckers in the tall pines. The neighborhood bakery sells fresh bread muffins cookies and berry pies. 2 Part 2: Rewrite the Sentences Rewrite each sentence on the line with correct comma placement. 5. You can choose a puppy kitten hamster or bunny at the pet adoption center. 6. For our pancake recipe, we need flour milk eggs and butter. 3 Daily Write & Partner Review Write, then trade papers to check! Write an original sentence that includes a series of three or more nouns (people, places, or things): Partner Check: Has 3+ nouns Commas placed correctly Uses "and" or "or" Reviewer:
Commas in Verb Series SlidesModule 3 • Thursday • Lesson 7 Grammar & Mechanics Action & Punctuation COMMAS IN A SERIES OF VERBS A series can be a list of three or more action verbs. Add commas between the actions so readers pause and follow each move clearly. Actions in Motion Show multiple actions happening in order using a series of verbs. Punctuation Power Use commas after each verb before the conjunction "and" or "or". Module 3 • Thursday • Lesson 7 The Rule for Verbs in a Series Grammar Rule When three or more verbs appear in a series, place a comma after each action verb to separate them clearly. 1 Spot the Actions Find the action words that tell what the subject does. 2 Count the List Confirm there are 3 or more action verbs in the series. 3 Add the Commas Place a comma after each action before the word "and". Formula: Subject + Verb 1, Verb 2, and Verb 3. Module 3 • Thursday • Lesson 7 Teacher Model: Verbs in a Series I DO • Model Unpunctuated Sentence 3 Present-Tense Verbs "The deer sleeps eats and waits." The three actions blur together without pauses. Correctly Punctuated Commas After "sleeps" & "eats" "The deer sleeps, eats, and waits." Now each action gets its own moment and pause. Teacher Explanation: Add a comma after "sleeps" and after "eats" right before the word "and"! Module 3 • Thursday • Lesson 7 Guided Practice: Past-Tense Verbs WE DO • Together Original Sentence: "Eli jumped skipped and hopped." Action 1 jumped Action 2 skipped Action 3 hopped Punctuated Sentence: "Eli jumped, skipped, and hopped." How do you know? All three words are past-tense action verbs describing Eli's movement! Module 3 • Thursday • Lesson 7 Teachers & Scholars Practice Together Shared Team Practice 1 Challenge: 4 Past Actions Read Aloud & Pause "The dolphins twirled leaped splashed and dove in the blue ocean." Scholars say: "Commas belong after , , and !"
Commas in Verb Series WorksheetName: Date: Module 3 - Thursday - Lesson 7 COMMAS IN A SERIES OF VERBS Grammar Practice A series of verbs lists three or more actions. Place a comma after each action verb before the connecting word! verb, verb, and verb 1 Part 1: Add Commas in Each Verb Series Insert commas where they belong to separate the actions. The curious otter swam dove floated and fished in the cool river. During art class, we sketch draw paint and color our original posters. The mother robin gathered twigs built a nest and laid three small eggs. At the track meet, the athletes stretched sprinted vaulted and cheered. 2 Part 2: Rewrite the Sentences Rewrite each sentence below with correct comma placement. 5. The green tree frog crouched blinked aimed and snapped at a fly. 6. Every afternoon, Caleb reads snacks practices piano and rests. 3 Daily Write & Partner Review Write, then trade papers to check! Write an original sentence describing things you do at school, home, or play with a series of at least 3 action verbs: Partner Check: Has 3+ action verbs Commas placed correctly Uses "and" before last verb Reviewer:
Commas in Addresses SlidesModule 3 • Friday • Lesson 8 Grammar & Mechanics Address Conventions COMMAS IN ADDRESSES Use commas to separate each part of an address — the street, city or town, and state — so locations are organized and easy to find. 1 Street Address Number + Name ending in Street, Way, Lane, Road, etc. 2 City or Town The specific community or municipality name. 3 State The full state name that finishes the location. Module 3 • Friday • Lesson 8 How to Spot Address Parts Punctuation Guide Always place a comma after the street and another comma between the city and state. Clue Words for Streets: Look for building numbers followed by words like: Street (St.) Road (Rd.) Avenue (Ave.) Lane (Ln.) Drive (Dr.) Way Court (Ct.) Boulevard (Blvd.) The Pattern: [Street Name], [City / Town], [State] Module 3 • Friday • Lesson 8 Teacher Model: Finding the Parts I DO • Model Original Sentence: "Stephen Farnes lives at 187 Lowes Way Sanberg Virginia." 1. Street Address 187 Lowes Way Comma goes after "Way" 2. City / Town Sanberg Comma goes after "Sanberg" 3. State Virginia Ends the address Punctuated Sentence: "Stephen Farnes lives at 187 Lowes Way, Sanberg, Virginia." Teacher Note: The number 187 identifies the start of the street, and the word Way tells us where it ends! Module 3 • Friday • Lesson 8 Multi-Word Street Names WE DO • Together Notice the Four-Word Street Name: "Megan’s family moved to 67993 South Van Allsburg Lane Denton Mississippi." Watch Out for Multi-Word Streets! "South Van Allsburg Lane" has four words. Do not put a comma until the whole street name ends after Lane! Correct Placement: "Megan’s family moved to 67993 South Van Allsburg Lane, Denton, Mississippi." Discussion Point: Always find the street ending word (Lane) before placing your first comma! Module 3 • Friday • Lesson 8 Teachers & Scholars Practice Together Shared Team Practice 1 Challenge 1: Trail & Two-Word Town
Commas in Addresses WorksheetName: Date: Module 3 - Friday - Lesson 8 COMMAS IN ADDRESSES Grammar & Mechanics Use commas to separate each part of an address: after the street and between city and state! Street, City, State 1 Part 1: Add Commas to Each Address Insert commas to separate street, city, and state. The space museum is located at 312 Galaxy Boulevard Star City Texas. Please mail this package to 408 Whispering Willow Way Maplewood Minnesota. My uncle opened a bakery at 5670 Mountain View Drive Boulder Colorado. The community garden relocated to 1290 Sunny Meadow Lane Springfield Illinois. 2 Part 2: Address Detective Rewrites Rewrite each address below with correct comma placement. 5. 842 Harbor Point Road Seattle Washington 6. 9500 Old Mill Run Savannah Georgia 3 Daily Write & Envelope Formatting Practice real-world address writing! Write your address (or school address) in a complete sentence: Envelope Mailing Label: Name: Street: City, St:
