RLA Lessons

Lesson Purpose

Students will learn to use correct punctuation in workplace writings to improve their employability skills.

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Lesson Objectives

Instructor will model examples of correct punctuation, students will add punctuation to sample sentences and create a few sentences with a partner, and students will receive corrective feedback on guided practice. At the end of this lesson, students will be able to write a workplace description using correct punctuation.

Student Target

I can write a workplace description using correct punctuation.

CCR Standards

Language

• Language Anchor 2

  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
  

Writing

• Writing Anchor 2

  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
  

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Writing Anchor 2: Level D

• W/WHST.6-8.2

  Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. [This includes the narration of historical events, scientific procedures/experiments, or technical processes.] 

   a. Introduce a topic clearly, previewing what is to follow; organize ideas, concepts, and information, using strategies such as definition, classification, comparison/contrast, and cause/effect; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., charts, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

  b. Develop the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples.
  

  c. Use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.
  

  d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
  

  e. Establish and maintain a formal style.
  

  f. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the information or explanation presented.
  

Language Anchor 2: Level D

• L.6.2 through 8.2 merge

  Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing. 

   a. Use punctuation (commas, parentheses, ellipsis, dashes) to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements.

  b. Use a comma to separate coordinate adjectives (e.g., It was a fascinating, enjoyable movie but not He wore an old[,] green shirt).

  c. Use an ellipsis to indicate an omission.

  d. Spell correctly.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.