Speech Marks/Quotation marks (Grammar and Conventions)
Speech Marks/Quotation Marks " "
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 1FOLLOW UP PRACTICE ACTIVITIES
Activity 1 insert marks
Activity 2 add marks
Activity 4 rewrite and add speech marks
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 14 drag and drop to make and punctuate sentences
Activity 15 insert punctuation marks to complete
Grade Level: Grade 3 Date:
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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.
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