Reviewing speech punctuation to write the next section of 'The Highwayman'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can review the punctuation rules of speech first and speech second sentences in preparation for writing the next section of ‘The Highwayman’.
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.
Teacher tip
Have pupils suggest a range of appropriate synonyms for 'said' to ensure variation in language choices. You could use a classroom display board to have these readily available for pupils to see and use.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In 'The Highwayman', what happens in stanza five?
Q2.True or false? The Highwayman loves Bess.
Q3.As the Highwayman speaks to Bess, who is spying on the couple?
Q4.In 'The Highwayman', why is Tim jealous?
Q5.Fill in this blank. __________ is when two or more characters are speaking.
Q6.Fill in the blank. In stanza five, the Highwayman speaks to ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords with their definitions:
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
Q2.Select the inverted commas from the options:
Q3.Fill in the blank. The __________ explains who spoke and how they said it.
Q4.Fill in the blank. The __________ signal where the words a character says begin and end.
Q5.Tick the correctly punctuated speech first sentence:
Q6.Tick the correctly punctuated speech second sentence.
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