Speech second: inverted commas and punctuation rules
I can accurately punctuate a speech second sentence.
Speech second: inverted commas and punctuation rules
I can accurately punctuate a speech second sentence.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text.
- A speech second sentence begins with the reporting clause followed by a character's spoken words.
- The reporting clause comes before the speech to show who said the speech and how.
- The speech sentence spoken by a character must start with a capital letter.
Common misconception
Pupils may omit the comma after the reporting clause, or they may use a comma to end the sentence.
Reinforce the point that commas are never used to close a sentence, even in speech second sentences.
Keywords
Direct speech - the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text
Speech second sentence - a sentence that includes direct speech second after the reporting clause
Inverted commas - a pair of punctuation marks that signal direct speech to the reader
Reporting clause - a clause that tells the reader who said the speech sentence and how
Speech first sentence - a sentence that includes direct speech first before the reporting clause
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
asked Andeep kindly.
Alex shouted in anger.
offered Sam with a smile.
used at the end of a question
used to show strong emotions
not used in a speech first sentence
used when there is no strong emotion