COMMAS & PUNCTUATION WEBQUEST

Introduction

WELCOME!

Please make sure you read all the information on each tab (left hand side of the screen) to complete this webquest. Your goal will be to complete two slides on KeyNote (PowerPoint) for Friday's class. Enjoy!

 

Welcome: Punctuation: Commas 
Description: Punctuation is important not only throughout writing, but also through reading and comprehension. More specifically, the comma is an important punctuation mark that is commonly misused in students' writing. By using this WebQuest, students will be able to more efficiently use commas in their writing. 
Grade Level: 6-8  
Curriculum: English / Language Arts  
Keywords: English, commas, punctuation, writing, grammar 
Author(s): Cheyenne Withey

 
Do you want to eat your Grandma, or are you trying to tell your Grandma you are hungry? The comma is an important punctuation mark in writing that allows for not only a more professional piece of work, but creates a more coherent piece of writing as well. How well are you able to use commas in your writing? Have you ever felt confused or unsure about comma usage? It is an important for students to be able to effectively use commas in an appropriate manner in order to write an effective and meaningful paper.
 
   

Task

 
Make a SLIDE poster! 

There are many different forms of comma usage in grammar. The class will get into groups of two (three if needed) and display their knowledge of comma usage.

You should use KeyNote on your MacBook. The slide should consist of: 

1. At least four grammar rules.

2. There should be an example under each rule that uses each rule correctly.

3. As a group, you should be able to explain why the comma rule is prevalent in writing. 

4. Also, you should come up with an  interesting class activity that will incorporate the comma usage rules you have selected.

Here is a website that will help you identify comma rules and usage!

Commas: Website for Rules and Usage

Process

Part 1: On your MacBook using the Internet

Get into groups of two and research different comma rules and usage on the Web.

Be sure to write down/type your information so it does not get lost before you translate it to the slide.

Here are some websites that may help you with your search:

Part 2: On KeyNote (like PowerPoint)

After gathering information on your four comma usages/rules, locate tools to make a slide (format, slide design, pictures, effects, transitions).

Make a one slide poster that displays the comma usages and rules. Provide examples as previously discussed and be ready to explain your comma usages/rules to the class.

You will be asked to present your comma usages/rules to the class.

Things to think about...

Is there anything you found interesting throughout the presentations? How much of the information did you already know? What did you get out of the presentations? Do you think you will be able to better use commas in your writing after the presentations?

Evaluation

 

Making A Slide Poster : Comma Usages/Rules

      Teacher Name:  

Coach Rodgers


    Student Name:     ________________________________________



CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Use of Class Time Used time well during each class period. Focused on getting the project done. Never distracted others. Used time well during each class period. Usually focused on getting the project done and never distracted others.  Used some of the time well during each class period. There was some focus on getting the project done but occasionally distracted others.  Did not use class time to focus on the project OR often distracted others.
Required Elements The slide includes all required elements as well as additional information. All required elements are included on the slide. All but 1 of the required elements are included on the slide. Several required elements were missing.
Content - Accuracy At least 4 accurate facts are displayed on the slide. 3 accurate facts are displayed on the slide. 2 accurate facts are displayed on the slide. Less than 1 accurate facts are displayed on the slide.
Attractiveness The slide is exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. The slide is attractive in terms of design, layout and neatness. The slide is acceptably attractive though it may be a bit messy. The slide is distractingly messy or very poorly designed. It is not attractive.
Grammar There are no grammatical mistakes on the slide. There is 1 grammatical mistake on the slide. There are 2 grammatical mistakes on the slide. There are more than 2 grammatical mistakes on the slide.
Evaluation Rubric
  Score
Total Score:

Conclusion

 
Poster Evaluation: 

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS ON A SECOND SLIDE!!
Have the questions and your answers on the slide.


What did you learn throughout the researching process and from the presentations? Did you already know a lot about commas or did you gain valuable information from these presentations?  Do you have any questions that were not covered?

Food-for-thought:

Where else could you apply this knowledge of comma usage?

Double check each tab and make sure you have included all the information needed. You should have two slides completed with lots of good info on each slide! We will look at these on Friday, so be ready to share what you learned!