Planning and writing the quotes section of a journalistic report about Titanic
I can plan and write the quotes section of a journalistic report.
Planning and writing the quotes section of a journalistic report about Titanic
I can plan and write the quotes section of a journalistic report.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The quotes paragraph is used to share information from people who were at the scene or know more about the event.
- Quotes add credibility to a journalistic report.
- Quotes can be written in the form of direct speech or reported speech.
- Extra information can be given about the speaker in the reporting clause.
Common misconception
Pupils may show incorrect speech punctuation skills.
The first learning cycle is focused on punctuating speech first and second sentences.
Keywords
Direct speech - the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text
Speech first sentence - a sentence that includes direct speech first before the reporting clause
Speech second sentence - a sentence that includes direct speech second after the reporting clause
Reporting clause - a clause that tells the reader who said the speech and how
Reported speech - the form of speech used to share what was said by someone without using a direct quote
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
sentence with a main clause & adverbial subordinate clause
sentence with a main clause & relative subordinate clause
sentence with a main clause & non-finite subordinate clause
The ship was built by a team of experts in Belfast.
A team of experts in Belfast built the ship.
It is evident that passengers are enjoying their trip.
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a character or person speaking out loud in a text
a sentence with direct speech before the reporting clause
a sentence with direct speech after the reporting clause
a clause that tells the reader who said the speech and how
shares what was said without using a direct quote