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Which subject	Reading
What topic	Punctuation
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 6
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Reading - Punctuation

Subject

Reading

Topic

Punctuation

Grade/Age Group

Grade 6

Duration

30 minutes

Number of Students

20

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the Common Core Standards for English Language Arts, specifically focusing on the conventions of standard English and the understanding of punctuation marks.

Objectives

• Students will identify different types of punctuation marks and their purposes.
• Students will demonstrate correct punctuation in sentences.
• Students will apply their understanding of punctuation in a short writing activity.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheets with punctuation exercises
• Examples of sentences with and without proper punctuation
• Punctuation flashcards
• Paper and pencils for writing activity

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Punctuation	5 min	Begin with a discussion on what punctuation is and its importance in writing. Show examples of sentences that are confusing without punctuation.
2	Types of Punctuation Marks	10 min	Introduce different punctuation marks (periods, commas, question marks, exclamation points, etc.). Use flashcards to illustrate each type and its use.
3	Guided Practice	5 min	Distribute worksheets with sentences missing punctuation. Work through the first few together as a class to model thinking processes.
4	Independent Practice	5 min	Allow students to work independently on the remaining exercises. Circulate to provide support as needed.
5	Writing Activity	3 min	Ask students to write three original sentences using different punctuation marks. Encourage creativity and apply what they’ve learned.
6	Review and Reinforcement	2 min	Quickly review the punctuation marks discussed and their uses. Ask a few students to share sentences they've written (if time allows).
7	Homework Explanation	2 min	Assign homework: students will find five sentences in a book or article and rewrite them, adding correct punctuation. Remind them to bring their homework on the next class day.

Assessment

• Informal assessment through observation during guided practice and independent work.
• Review students' written sentences for punctuation accuracy.

Homework

Students will find five sentences from a book or article they read and rewrite them with the correct punctuation. Check homework without students presenting it in front of the class.

Additional Notes

• Encourage students to refer to punctuation rules as they work through their sentences.
• Consider providing extra assistance for students who may struggle with punctuation concepts.

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