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Which subject	English
What topic	Punctuation
What length (min)	5
What age group	Year or Grade 7
Class size	20
What curriculum	I Do
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

Punctuation

Objectives

• Understand the importance of punctuation in writing.
• Identify different types of punctuation marks and their uses.
• Apply correct punctuation in written sentences.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with punctuation rules
• Example sentences for practice
• Worksheet for homework

Grade/Age Group

Year 7

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the I Do model for teaching punctuation as per the Australian National Curriculum.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Punctuation	1 min	Briefly explain what punctuation is and why it matters in writing.
2	Types of Punctuation	2 mins	Introduce common punctuation marks (e.g., full stops, commas, etc.) and their functions, using examples on the whiteboard.
3	Practical Application	1 min	Distribute printed handouts; guide students through example sentences, highlighting correct punctuation uses.
4	Independent Practice	1 min	Provide students with a worksheet to complete during class, focusing on correcting punctuation in sentences.

Homework

• Assign a worksheet with additional punctuation exercises. Collect the worksheets at the beginning of the next class for review, ensuring no student presents their homework individually.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during class activities and review of the completed worksheets for understanding of punctuation usage.

Lesson script

Lesson script

Introduction to Punctuation

"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to explore something very important in writing—punctuation. Punctuation helps us understand the meaning of sentences and makes our writing clearer. Let’s think about why punctuation matters. Can anyone tell me what happens if we don’t use punctuation correctly?"

Types of Punctuation

"Great points! Now, let’s dive into the different types of punctuation marks. I’ll write them on the whiteboard, and as I do, I want you to think about their functions.

First, we have the full stop (.). This mark tells us when a sentence ends. For example, 'The cat sat on the mat.' What comes next?

Next, we have the comma (,), which separates items in a list or pauses a sentence. For instance, ‘I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

Then, there’s the question mark (?) for when we’re asking something, like, 'What time is it?'

Lastly, let’s look at the exclamation mark (!) for when we’re excited or surprised, like 'Watch out!'

If you need to see more examples as we go, just let me know!"

Practical Application

"Now that we know about these punctuation marks, take a look at the printed handouts I’m passing around. These handouts outline the punctuation rules we just discussed.

Together, we’ll go through a few example sentences on the board. I’ll point to a sentence, and I want you to help me identify the punctuation marks and discuss their uses. For example, in the sentence, 'Are you coming to the party?' what punctuation do we see at the end? Yes, a question mark! Fantastic!"

Independent Practice

"Now it’s your turn! I’m handing out a worksheet that contains several sentences without proper punctuation. Your task is to correct the punctuation in these sentences. Remember to think about where a full stop, comma, question mark, or exclamation mark might go.

I’ll give you a moment to work on this independently. If you have any questions while you're working, feel free to raise your hand. Let’s get started!"