Reviewing speech punctuation to write the next section of 'The Highwayman'
I can review the punctuation rules of speech first and speech second sentences in preparation for writing the next section of ‘The Highwayman’.
Reviewing speech punctuation to write the next section of 'The Highwayman'
I can review the punctuation rules of speech first and speech second sentences in preparation for writing the next section of ‘The Highwayman’.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Direct speech can be written in the form of speech first or speech second sentences.
- Speech first and speech second sentences are punctuated differently.
- The reporting clause in a speech sentence explains who spoke and how they said it.
- Additional information can be added to the reporting clause for the reader.
Keywords
Direct speech - the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text
Speech first - a sentence that includes direct speech first before the reporting clause
Speech second - a sentence includes direct speech second after the reporting clause
Reporting clause - a clause that tells the reader who said the speech and how
Common misconception
Pupils may forget all elements of punctuation in speech first and speech second sentences.
Speech first and speech second sentence scaffolds are referred to throughout both learning cycles to support pupils.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text
includes direct speech before the reporting clause
includes direct speech after the reporting clause
tells the reader who said the speech and how