Lesson 7: Use Correct Punctuation and Spelling

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟢 A. Writing with Structure

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Objective

I can end sentences with the correct punctuation (., ?, !), capitalize sentence beginnings and names, and use spelling strategies to write common words correctly.

Materials

Tip: Read your sentence out loud. Does it tell (.), ask (?), or show strong feeling (!)?

Mini-lesson — Punctuate & Spell for Clarity

  1. Period (.) ends a telling sentence: I walked to class.
  2. Question mark (?) ends a question: Did you finish?
  3. Exclamation point (!) shows strong feeling: That’s amazing!
  4. Capitalize the first word in a sentence and names: Maria, June.
  5. Spelling strategies: stretch the word, look for patterns (ai, ee, ight), and check a word list or dictionary.

Guided Practice — Fix & Finish Sentences

Use the pad to rewrite these lines with correct punctuation and spelling:

  1. do you have a pencil → ?
  2. we are late for the bus → . or !
  3. that cake looks delishus → fix spelling: delicious
  4. can maria help me → capitalize Maria + end mark

Now write two original sentences: one question and one exclamation.

Tracing Pad
Tracing snapshot for print
Tip: If a word looks wrong, try sounding it out, then check a word list.

Drag & Drop — Finish Each Sentence

Drag words and the correct end mark (., ?, or !) to build each sentence.

Wewenttothelibrary.
Didyoubringyournotebook?
Thatwasourbestgame!
Wheredidyouputthekeys?
Ourteacherreadafunnystory.
Canyouhelpmecarrythisbox?
Watchoutforthepuddle!
Ifinishedmyhomeworkearly.
Doyouknowtheanswer?
Pleasepassthebluemarkers.
Hooraywewontherace!
Whattimedoespracticestart?

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) Which sentence needs a ?

2) Choose the correctly capitalized sentence.

3) Which end mark fits: “Close the door”

4) Correct spelling:

5) A sentence that asks should end with…

6) Which word should be capitalized?

7) Best spelling strategy first:

8) Which is a question?

9) Choose the correct spelling:

10) Which sentence shows strong feeling?

11) Fix the capital letter:

12) Correct spelling:

13) Best end mark for a command:

14) Which looks correct?

15) When a word still looks wrong, you should…

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Exit ticket (student)

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