Speech three ways
I can accurately punctuate a speech first, speech second or speech interrupted sentence.
Lesson details
Key learning points.
- Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text.
- Inverted commas are the punctuation that signal direct speech to the reader.
- A speech first sentence begins with a character's spoken words.
- A speech second sentence begins with the reporting clause followed by a character's spoken words.
- A speech interrupted sentence begins with a character's spoken words and they are interrupted by the reporting clause.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to choose a position in which to interrupt a speech sentence.
Encourage pupils to think of the complete sentence they want to say and interrupt it at a comma.
Direct speech - the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text
Inverted commas - a pair of punctuation marks that signal direct speech to the reader
Speech sentence - a sentence that includes direct speech
Reporting clause - a clause that tells the reader who said the speech sentence and how
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Starter quiz
6 questions.
speech first -
"Now, let's get moving!" bellowed Mr Martinez.
speech second -
Mr Martinez bellowed, "Now, let's get moving!"
speech interrupted -
"Now," bellowed Mr Martinez, "let's get moving!"
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