exact words or statements taken from a source to support or provide evidence in a piece of writing

a linguistic style of speaking or writing that is relaxed and casual

when the exact words spoken by someone are written down, usually enclosed within inverted commas to indicate speech

a clause that tells the reader who said the speech sentence and how

Planning the quotes paragraph of a journalistic report

English

In this unit, pupils learn to report with a journalistic tone on a fictional stimulus for the first time. In 'The Titanic', pupils will learn to refine their journalistic tone with the use of passive voice.

In 'Angler Fish', pupils learnt to write multiple paragraphs per subheading in a non-chronological report. In this unit, pupils will learn to report with a journalistic tone on a fictional stimulus for the first time.

'Little Red Riding Hood': journalistic report

Who would you include quotes from in a journalistic report?

Which of the following people would be potential witnesses of Mr Wolf's crime?

Which of the following are examples of informal language?

True or false? You should always use the word 'said' in the reporting clause of reported speech. 

The direct speech from the witness should be enclosed in what piece of punctuation?

He explained, "I called the cops as soon as I heard the screams."

He explained I called the cops as soon as I heard the screams".

"I called the cops as soon as I heard the screams, he explained."

"I called the cops as soon as I heard the screams," he explained.

Which of the following sentences show direct speech punctuated correctly?

What is the purpose of using a quote in a journalistic report?

Write down or record what the witness says.

Put these steps in the right order for getting a quote from a witness.

Share information regarding the scene of the crime.

Provide details about the people involved or present.

Give insight into the effects of what happened.

Match the type of information with its purpose in a quote about a crime.

people who witnessed or were part of the event

Who might journalists interview to get quotes for a report on a crime?

Which of the following people would be appropriate witnesses to quote about Mr Wolf's crime?

"I was just walking through the lane when I heard screams."

"I can't believe this happened so close to home."

"I saw the suspect while I was on my daily rounds."

Match the witness with the appropriate quote.

Starter Quiz