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Using Inverted Commas — Speech Bubbles (Years 3-4)
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Put children’s understanding of direct speech to the test with this worksheet. Children must convert the speech bubbles into direct speech by using inverted commas. Challenge them to use a reporting verb instead of ‘said’ and to add an adverb to make their sentences more interesting.
Example answers are included to help children evaluate their work.
- Key Stage: Key Stage 2
- Subject: English
- Topic: Inverted commas
- Topic Group: Punctuation
- Year(s): Years 3-4
- Media Type: PDF
- Resource Type: Worksheet
- Last Updated: 23/10/2023
- Resource Code: E2WAC178
- Curriculum Point(s): Indicate grammatical and other features by using and punctuating direct speech.
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Speech Marks and Speech Bubbles - PowerPoint + Activity Booklet
Subject: English
Age range: 5-7
Resource type: Worksheet/Activity
Last updated
23 May 2023
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- Ideal for 5+ (depending on ability).
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- PowerPoint - 6 slides showing examples of speech written in speech bubbles and in sentences.
- Also attached is a 4-page activity booklet:
- Activity 1: Students must write down something each character might say in the speech bubble provided. Then they must write out the speech in a full sentence (using speech marks). The first is done for them.
- Activity 2: Students must give each character a name. Then they must write something the characters are saying to each other in the speech bubbles. Finally, they must write the conversation on the lines. The first one has been done for them.
- Activity 3: Same as activity 2 but this time the conversation must be BIGGER.
- Activity 4: A character called ‘Amelia’ must ask Tom a question then respond to his reply. Students must copy out the conversation on the lines provided.
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Year 3 | Punctuating Direct Speech Worksheets
In these Year 3 worksheets on punctuating direct speech , your class is given an illustration of a teacher talking with a pupil using speech bubbles. Their task is to write down what each person is saying using inverted commas and include a phrase to indicate who is speaking.
This worksheet is designed to assist your children in learning how to transform dialogue from speech bubbles into written direct speech. By incorporating inverted commas and appropriate punctuation, they’ll gain a better understanding of conveying spoken words in written form. It’s a simple and effective way for them to practice and grasp the basics of punctuating direct speech.
Our Year 3 punctuation worksheets are aligned with the KS2 national curriculum and can complement your primary learning activities, differentiation, homework and lesson plans.
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This powerful KS2 grammar resources pack provides everything you need to teach a series of five lessons on speech punctuation using inverted commas in Year 3, culminating in an extended writing task where children can use their grammatical understanding in context.
What is included in this direct speech KS2 resource pack?
- Speech Punctuation PowerPoint with explanations, examples and activities to introduce this topic to your class
- Speech bubble cards (with colour and ink saver versions)
- Blank speech bubble cards (with colour and ink saver versions)
- Challenge sheet - circle the inverted commas, underline the direct speech within a sentence, rewrite speech within the speech bubble as direct speech and write a simple conversation using inverted commas to punctuate speech
- Uplevelling sheet
- Writing plan
- Writing paper
- Teacher’s notes
What are inverted commas ?
Inverted commas go before and after direct speech, surrounding what is said. They are also known as speech marks .
When to use inverted commas
Use inverted commas to mark the beginning and end of direct speech (a speaker’s words written exactly as they are spoken).
Inverted comma examples
The conductor shouted, “Sit down!”
“I’m bored,” he complained.
“What’s that noise?” he asked. “Your sister!” his dad replied.
National Curriculum English programme of study links
Pupils should be introduced to inverted commas to punctuate direct speech.
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