Speech Marks/Quotation marks (Grammar and Conventions)

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Speech marks or quotation marks are used to separate the direct words of a speaker from the other words in a sentence or dialogue.

Watch the video clip below to learn more about speech marks or quotation marks.

Video 1

FOLLOW UP PRACTICE ACTIVITIES

Activity 1   insert marks

Activity 2    add marks

Activity 3

Activity 4    rewrite and add speech marks

Activity 5

Activity 6     rewrite and add speech marks

Activity 7      select from drop box

Activity 8      rewrite in direct form to add marks

Activity 9      choose the correctly punctuated

Activity 10    multiple activities

Activity 11     rewrite sentences

Activity 12  drag and drop to make and punctuate sentences   

Activity 13

Activity 14  drag and drop to make and punctuate sentences

Activity 15        insert punctuation marks to complete

Grade Level: Grade 3                                      Date: _________________________________

Subject: Language Arts

Strand: Grammar & Conventions

Duration: 60 Minutes

Objective: Students will be able to use speech marks/quotation marks in simple dialogue.

Materials:

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Engage (5 minutes): Begin by asking students if they have ever noticed punctuation marks that look like tiny commas above and below words when characters speak in stories or books. Discuss with them what these marks might be called and what they think their purpose is. Encourage students to share any experiences they have had with dialogue in stories.

Explore (20 minutes):

1.      Introduce the concept of speech marks/quotation marks by showing examples from a storybook or writing them on the board.

2.      Explain the rules for using speech marks:

·         Use speech marks at the beginning and end of the exact words a character says.

·         Always begin a new paragraph when a new character speaks.

3.      Provide examples of sentences without speech marks and ask students to add them in the appropriate places.

4.      Watch a video clip which provides further clarity on speech/quotation marks.

5.      Complete an oral activity together from teacher’s blogsite.

6.      Practise together by reading short passages or sentences aloud and identifying where the speech marks should be placed.

Explain (10 minutes): Guide students through a discussion of why using speech marks is important in writing. Explain that speech marks help readers understand who is talking and make the story more interesting. Emphasize the importance of correctly punctuating dialogue for clear communication.

Elaborate (20 minutes):

1.      Divide the class into pairs or small groups.

2.      Provide each group with a short passage from a story without speech marks.

3.      Instruct students to add speech marks to the passage to indicate dialogue.

4.      Circulate around the room to provide guidance and support as needed.

5.      Once groups have finished, have them share their revised passages with the class, reading aloud and pointing out where they added speech marks.

Evaluate (25 minutes):

Tier 1 (Lowest): Comprehension Check

• Distribute a worksheet with sentences containing dialogue but missing speech marks.
• Ask students to correctly add speech marks to each sentence.
• Review their worksheets to assess their understanding of the concept.

Tier 2 (Middle): Application Activity

• Provide a short story or passage with dialogue but missing speech marks.
• Ask students to rewrite the passage, adding speech marks where necessary.
• Review their rewritten passages to evaluate their ability to apply the concept independently.

Tier 3 (Highest): Creative Writing Task

• Encourage students to write a short story or dialogue exchange between characters using speech marks.
• Assess their stories for correct usage of speech marks, paragraphing, and creativity in storytelling.
• Provide feedback on their stories and celebrate their efforts.

Closure (5 minutes): Review the importance of using speech marks in writing and congratulate students on their hard work. Remind them to look for speech marks when reading stories and practice using them in their own writing.

Homework (Optional): Assign students to write a short paragraph or dialogue exchange at home, making sure to include speech marks. They can share their writing with the class in the next lesson for additional practice and feedback.