Comma Splicing and Run-ons - KS3 - teaching resource

Comma Splicing and Run-ons – KS3 is part of our KS3 English Essentials collection and is designed to help students understand, identify, and correct punctuation errors when separating clauses within a sentence.

This fully editable PowerPoint lesson introduces learners to comma splices and run-on sentences, explains why they cause problems, and demonstrates three effective solutions for correcting them. It includes an accompanying worksheet with example answers and an online activity link to extend practice beyond the classroom.

Key Skills and Lesson Features Include:

• Comma splicing and run-ons explained with examples

• Three practical solutions for correcting mistakes, including:

  • Using full stops

  • Adding coordinating conjunctions

  • Replacing commas with semi-colons

• Worksheet activity with example answers provided

• Link to an interactive online activity for additional practice

• Fully editable content to allow teachers to adapt and differentiate the lesson as required

This resource can be used as a standalone punctuation lesson or combined with Comma Splicing – KS3 for a complete teaching sequence on avoiding sentence boundary errors.

To preview Comma Splicing and Run-ons – KS3, click on the images above to view sample slides from the PowerPoint presentation.

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