Inverted Commas / Speech Marks

This resource contains a 22-page workbook and a 75-slide PowerPoint lesson on inverted commas (speech marks/quotation marks/direct speech).

It is appropriate for pupils in Years 3, 4 and 5 and older, SEN pupils who have yet to master the basics in punctuation.

Workbook

The workbook contains four information/revision sheets, 17 worksheets and an answer booklet.

Tasks include:

using inverted commas to enclose direct speech
punctuating reporting clauses and direct speech
punctuating split speech
setting out direct speech in dialogue
using alternative words to ‘said’ in reporting clauses
composing writing containing direct speech

Inverted Commas Powerpoint Lesson

This resource contains an editable, 75-slide Powerpoint lesson on inverted commas.The PowerPoint demonstrates how to:

use inverted commas to enclose direct speech
punctuate reporting clauses and direct speech
punctuate split speech
set out direct speech in writing
use interesting words to replace ‘said’

Many opportunities are provided within the PowerPoint for pupils to punctuate direct speech.

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