comma splice

1. COMMA SPLICES
– GRADE 7
PUNCTUATION BOOST: CHECKING FOR COMMA SPLICES

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
• • Identify comma splices
• • Explain why they are incorrect
• • Correct them using proper punctuation

3. STARTER ACTIVITY (CHAT-BASED)
• TypeTRUE or FALSE in the chat:
• A comma can join two complete sentences.
• Then write one sentence using a comma.

4. WHAT IS A COMMA SPLICE?
• A comma splice is the incorrect use of a comma to link
two main clauses.
• These clauses should be separated by a full stop,
conjunction, or semicolon.

5. COMMA SPLICES IN
INFORMATION TEXTS
• Information texts explain facts clearly.
• Comma splices can confuse readers and weaken clarity.

6. GUIDED READING: SPOT THE
ERROR
• 1. Read the sentence aloud.
• 2. Find the comma.
• 3. Check if both sides make sense alone.
• 4. Replace the comma if needed.

7. KEYVOCABULARY
• • Clause
• • Main clause
• • Comma splice
• • Conjunction
• • Full stop

8. ACTIVITY 1 (A–E): HOW TO
ANSWER
• • Look at each comma carefully.
• • Check for two main clauses.
• • Decide if it should be a comma or full stop.
• • Rewrite the sentence correctly.

9. CLASS DISCUSSION
• Why do writers sometimes use comma splices?
• Share your thoughts in the chat.

10. EXIT TICKET
• Correct this sentence in the chat:
• I finished my homework, I watchedTV.

11. HOMEWORK
• Write five sentences about a place you know.
• Check and correct any comma splices.