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Punctuating Direct Speech

Punctuate direct speech using inverted commas (speech marks), understanding that direct speech records the exact words spoken and must be enclosed in punctuation marks

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Question 1 of 3

Which sentence shows the spoken words punctuated correctly? Tom shouted, "Let's go!"

Question 2 of 3

Which of the following sentences contains direct speech?

Question 3 of 3

Which of these sentences shows the spoken words punctuated correctly? Original: Maya shouted I can’t wait for recess

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What a child can do after this Skill

Place inverted commas around the spoken words in a sentence (e.g., "Let's go!" shouted Tom.)
Write a sentence containing direct speech with correct punctuation including a reporting clause (e.g., Mum said, "Time for bed.")
Identify direct speech in a text and explain what the inverted commas show

Curriculum standards this Skill teaches

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.3.2 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,…
Eng.App2.Y3.Punc.1 — Inverted commas
Eng_LKS2_Write_VGP_9 — Use and punctuate direct speech
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.4.2 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation,…
Eng.App2.Y4.Punc.1 — Punctuation of direct speech

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