Struggling to teach comma splices? This 7th Grade Comma Splice Sentence Practice resource makes grammar instruction fun, engaging, and effective—no prep required!

Designed to align with Common Core Standards L.7.1 and L.7.2, this resource uses real-world topics to help students master how to identify and fix comma splices. With 77 high-interest practice questions and a scaffolded structure that builds in complexity, students gain the tools they need to improve sentence structure and writing fluency over time.

What’s Inside:

• 4 engaging, real-world themes: Play-Doh, Virtual Reality, Super Bowl Halftime Shows, and History of the Best Halftime Performances

• Step-by-step student instructions on how to identify and correct comma splices

• 77 total questions, increasing in difficulty from sentence rewrites to full paragraph edits:

  • Sentence rewrites

  • Multiple choice

  • Fill-in-the-blank

  • True/False

  • Paragraph editing and short-answer analysis

• Complete answer key for fast, accurate grading

Progressive Skill Development:

Each worksheet increases in rigor to help students move from basic identification to applying corrections in complex sentence structures and real-world writing tasks.

Standards Alignment:

• L.7.1 – Conventions of standard English grammar and usage

• L.7.2 – Punctuation and capitalization rules in writing

Perfect For:

• Whole-class instruction or independent practice

• Grammar stations or bell-ringers

• Sub plans, homework, or warm-ups

• Differentiated instruction or test prep

❤️ Why Teachers Love It:

• Scaffolds grammar instruction for deeper mastery

• Engages reluctant learners with high-interest topics

• Saves you time with ready-to-go practice and answer keys

What teachers are saying:
"My students loved working with these real-world topics—it kept them interested while practicing grammar! The instructions were clear and made teaching comma splices so much easier."

Grab it now and turn one of the most frustrating grammar errors into a skill your students actually master!

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