Commas - KS3 - teaching resource

Commas – KS3 is part of our KS3 English Essentials collection and is designed to help Year 7 and Year 8 learners master the correct use of commas. This engaging, fully editable PowerPoint lesson introduces the rules for using commas accurately and explains how they can change meaning, avoid ambiguity, and improve sentence clarity.

The resource includes clear explanations, examples, activities, and a worksheet to consolidate understanding. Interactive quizzes and video links are also included to support learning and make punctuation practice engaging.

Key Skills and Lesson Features Include:

• How to form commas correctly

• Understanding the Oxford comma and when to use it

• Using commas to clarify meaning and avoid ambiguity

• Separating clauses and phrases using commas and adverbials

• Direct speech rules – using commas after the reporting clause

• Commas in context: inserting commas in sentences activity (with worksheet)

• Video clip explaining how to punctuate speech

• Interactive quizzes to reinforce learning

• Fully editable content to adapt and differentiate for your class

This resource can be used as a standalone punctuation lesson or alongside our other KS3 English Essentials to build stronger grammar and writing skills.

To preview Commas – KS3, click on the images above to view sample slides from the PowerPoint presentation.

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