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Greeting with a Comma

Commas in Letters and Greetings

Day 112of 180
Week 23of 36
25Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to use a comma correctly after a greeting in a letter

2

Understand the purpose of commas in letter writing

3

Practice writing proper letter greetings

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Just as we use commas to make our letters kind and clear, we can use kind words to show love to others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Worksheet
  • Pencils
  • Colored pencils
  • Letter template
  • Example letters
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students and review yesterday's lesson about letter parts. Show an example letter with proper comma placement.

💭 Review Question: Who can tell me where we put a comma in a letter greeting?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how to write a greeting with a comma, explaining that the comma helps separate the greeting from the rest of the letter.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Commas help make our writing clear
  • In a letter, we always put a comma after the greeting
  • Examples: Dear Mom, Dear Friend, Dear Grandpa,
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • Why do you think we use a comma in a greeting?
  • Can you think of different ways to start a letter?
3Activity: Comma Greeting Practice (7 min)
worksheet

Students will complete a worksheet adding commas to letter greetings

📝 Instructions:
  1. Look at each greeting
  2. Add a comma in the correct spot
  3. Draw a small picture next to your greeting
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Trace the comma in pre-printed examples

Challenge: Write original greetings with correct comma placement

4Closing (3 min)

Review worksheet together and celebrate good work

📝 Review Questions:
  • Where do we put a comma in a greeting?
  • Why are commas important?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to communicate clearly and kindly.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will learn about commas in letter closings!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 16:24

“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”

— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while drawing a honeycomb

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are learning the basic mechanics of punctuation in letter writing

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice comma usage at home in everyday writing
  • Encourage letter writing to family members
🤔 Common Struggles:

Remembering to place the comma consistently

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Correct placement of comma after greeting

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a letter writing station at home
  • Practice writing greetings to family members
  • Make a special greeting card for a loved one

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