Conventions
2. Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
a. Use punctuation to separate items in a series.
b. Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
c. Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence
(e.g.,It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
d. Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
e. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
a. Use punctuation to separate items in a series.
b. Use a comma to separate an introductory element from the rest of the sentence.
c. Use a comma to set off the words yes and no (e.g., Yes, thank you), to set off a tag question from the rest of the sentence
(e.g.,It’s true, isn’t it?), and to indicate direct address (e.g., Is that you, Steve?).
d. Use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of works.
e. Spell grade-appropriate words correctly, consulting references as needed.
Commas
I can use commas correctly. L.5.2
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Cool Off with Commas & Colons
Test Your Comma I.Q. Game
Comma Chameleon Game
Comma Confusion Game
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The Appositive
Appositives Jeopardy Game
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Nouns & Appositives Jeopardy
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Titles
I can use underlining, quotation marks, or italics to indicate titles of words. L.5.2
http://www.sunnycv.com/val/school/5th/Charts.html#8
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Grammar Tips - Which Titles are Italicized & Which Are Enclosed in Quotation Marks
Guide to Grammar - Using Italics and Underlining
Quizlet - Underlining & Quotation Mark Rules Flashcards
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Spelling
I can spell fifth grade words correctly. L.5.2
http://www.teachingdisplays.co.uk
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Spelling Plural Nouns
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