Lesson Plan in Punctuation
Grade Level: 1
Subject: English
Topic: Punctuation (Period, Question Mark, Exclamation Point)
Time: 45 minutes
I. Objectives
At the end of the session, the pupil will be able to:
1. Identify the punctuation marks: period (.), question mark (?), and exclamation point (!).
2. Understand the proper usage of each punctuation mark in sentences.
3. Use the correct punctuation mark in simple sentences.
II. Materials
Mini whiteboard and markers
Worksheet for practice
Visual aids (e.g., pictures with sentences)
III. Lesson Proper
A. Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Greet the pupil warmly and ask, "Do you like reading stories or telling them?"
2. Explain: "When we write or read, punctuation marks help us understand the sentences better. Today,
we’ll learn about three special punctuation marks: the period, question mark, and exclamation point!"
3. Show flashcards with the punctuation marks (., ?, !). Briefly introduce each one:
o Period: Used to end a simple sentence.
o Question mark: Used to ask a question.
o Exclamation point: Used to show strong feelings or excitement.
B. Development (10 minutes)
Discuss each punctuation mark:
Period (.)
Example: "The cat is sleeping."
Rule: "We use a period to end a statement or tell something."
Activity: Ask the pupil to say a sentence and add a period at the end.
Question Mark (?)
Example: "Where is my book?"
Rule: "We use a question mark at the end of a question."
Activity: Ask a question (e.g., "What is your favorite color?") and have the pupil
answer it while identifying the question mark.
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Exclamation Point (!)
Example: "Wow! That is amazing!"
Rule: "We use an exclamation point to show excitement or strong feelings."
Activity: Say a sentence with excitement (e.g., "Hooray, it’s your turn!") and have the
pupil repeat it.
Interactive Activity:
o Write simple sentences on the mini whiteboard without punctuation (e.g., "What is your
name" or "I love ice cream").
o Ask the pupil to read each sentence and decide which punctuation mark to add at the end.
C. Practice (10 minutes)
Guided Practice:
o Use sentence strips or a storybook. Read a sentence aloud and pause for the pupil to say
which punctuation mark is needed.
Worksheet Activity:
o Give the pupil a short worksheet where they:
Add the correct punctuation to sentences.
Match sentences to the correct punctuation mark.
IV. Evaluation
1. Ask the pupil to write three sentences:
o One sentence with a period.
o One question with a question mark.
o One exclamation with an exclamation point.
2. Review and provide positive feedback for correct punctuation.
V. Assignment
Ask the pupil to draw a picture at home and write two sentences about it, using a period and an
exclamation point in their sentences.