Direct Speech / Speech Marks / Inverted Commas

This resource contains a succinct memo mat on direct speech punctuation (speech marks / inverted commas). It reminds pupils on how to use speech marks and other punctuation devices in the context of direct speech. The mat could be laminated and used by pupils for general use in their writing or placed in their files for reference. It could also be enlarged to A3 size and used for display purposes.

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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.

Inverted Commas - 22 Page Workbook

This resource contains a 22-page workbook 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. 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

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