Students review the basic conventions for using quotations from literature or references from a research project, focusing on accurate punctuation and page layout, then apply the conventions to their texts.

Students practice writing compound sentences by combining two sentences using and or or. Students must choose the joining word that best connects the ideas. This is activity 1 of 2 in the series.

Students practice writing compound sentences by combining two sentences using and or or. Students are provided the correct joining word to use on each prompt.

Students practice writing compound sentences by combining two sentences using and or or. Students must choose the joining word that best connects the ideas. This is activity 2 of 2 in the series.

Students practice writing compound sentences by combining two sentences using and, or, but, or so. Students must choose the joining word that best connects the ideas. This is activity 1 of 4 in the series.

Students practice writing compound sentences by combining two sentences using and, or, but, or so. Students must choose the joining word that best connects the ideas. This is activity 2 of 4 in the series.

Students practice writing compound sentences by combining two sentences using and, or, but, or so. Students must choose the joining word that best connects the ideas. This is activity 3 of 4 in the series.

Students practice writing compound sentences by combining two sentences using and, or, but, or so. Students must choose the joining word that best connects the ideas. This is activity 4 of 4 in the series.

Links to 3 lessons and activities that build student skills in standard L.4.3b: Choose punctuation for effect.

Students have a tough time differentiating between punctuation marks when writing and especially when reading. It is important that we give students explicit instruction on punctuation to allow them to become more fluent in using them correctly. In this short lesson, students will determine which punctuation should be used in certain scenarios. Included in this lesson are a punctuation practice chart, a punctuation practice lesson video, and s sample of student work.

Without understanding spacing, students will not be able to successfully track print. In addition, students who do not understand spacing will also not be able to write appropriately. Students will be introduced to Space Man. This tool is used to help students see spaces in print.

This lesson will help students recognize that spoken sentences are represented in written language by specific sequences of words, beginning with a capital letter and ending with a punctuation mark. This lesson is short but it allows time to focus explicitly on sentences and what they need, while also keeping students engaged and showing them how we always move from left to right.

The ability to identify letters, sounds, words, sentences, and punctuation can help students become better readers. This lesson utilizes the book "Who Stole the Cookies" for a variety of activities. Included are printable worksheets, detailed instructions, and a video explaining the assessment process.