Commas, parentheses, and em dashes for nonrestrictive elements. Restrictive vs nonrestrictive clauses. Semicolons and colons. Consistency in style and tone. Six lessons covering CCSS L.6.2.a in full — including the three-way punctuation choice (comma/parentheses/dash) and the that/which distinction that are specific to Grade 6. 55 slides, three worksheets, and a 40-point assessment.

What’s included:

• 1 Complete Slide Deck (PPTX, 55 slides, 6 lessons):
  • Lesson 1: Commas for Nonrestrictive Elements (the meaning test, parenthetical expressions) — L.6.2.a
  • Lesson 2: Parentheses and Dashes (three-way choice: tone and emphasis differences) — L.6.2.a
  • Lesson 3: Restrictive vs Nonrestrictive Clauses (that/which distinction, meaning test, punctuation)
  • Lesson 4: Semicolons and Colons (all usage types, common errors)
  • Lesson 5: Consistency in Style and Tone (register, hedging, person shifts, tone collapse) — L.6.3.b
  • Lesson 6: Punctuation & Style Review
• 3 Double-Sided Practice Worksheets (PDF) covering all six lessons — comma decisions, three-way punctuation choice, the meaning test, that/which, semicolons and colons, style/tone audits, and a full punctuation checklist.
• 1 Unit Assessment — 40 Points (PDF): multiple choice, 10 punctuation and style error sentences, and a 3-paragraph argument with annotated punctuation marks, with full answer key and teaching notes.

Standards: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.6.2.a (use punctuation — commas, parentheses, dashes — to set off nonrestrictive/parenthetical elements) and L.6.3.b (maintain consistency in style and tone). Designed for Grade 6 English Language Arts.