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  1. Direct Speech Worksheets (KS2)

    Direct Speech Worksheets (KS2) Three differentiated resources that focus on direct speech and being able to punctuate it accurately. These sheets are made with mastery in mind, taking elements of the mastery approach to Maths and applying these to English. Each sheet tells children what they need to do as well as having answers available.

  2. Lesson: Direct speech: inverted commas

    Writers can use speech sentences to show a character speaking in a text. If a character speaks, the writer must signal this with specific punctuation. Inverted commas are the punctuation marks that signal direct speech to the reader. Direct speech is the term used for a character speaking out loud in a text.

  3. Direct and Reported Speech worksheets with optional powerpoint

    Direct and Reported Speech worksheets with optional powerpoint. This set of worksheets introduces the rules for direct and reported speech and gives exercises of converting dialogues each way. They are roughly graded from 1 (suitable for less advanced learners) to 7 (for the more advanced group). In a one-off lesson, you might want each child ...

  4. PDF Direct Speech: Missing Punctuation

    Direct Speech: Missing Punctuation Answers 1. "How about we pack up the study?" said Mum. 2. "Mind you don't trip over the beams," Grandma was saying. 3. "Give me that!" Cole spluttered. 4. "Who is this?" she growled. 5. "Please, make yourself at home," said the king as they stepped into the room. Challenge: correctly punctuate this passage of text from the story.

  5. Direct Speech Punctuation Worksheets

    Inside, you will find 3 differentiated direct speech punctuation worksheets that you can use to tailor your activities to your children's understanding and abilities. We have also included a page of lined paper that your students can use to complete their direct speech punctuation activities, as well as answer sheets for each worksheet.

  6. 436 Top "Direct Speech Worksheets" Teaching Resources curated ...

    Lift the Flap Activity Sheets. Explore more than 436 "Direct Speech Worksheets" resources for teachers, parents and pupils as well as related resources on "Direct Speech Worksheet". Instant access to inspirational lesson plans, schemes of work, assessment, interactive activities, resource packs, PowerPoints, teaching ideas at Twinkl!

  7. Direct Speech (KS2)

    Direct Speech (KS2) This lesson is part of my SPaG (Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar - sometimes abbrieviated to GPS) collection. This lesson focuses on Direct Speech, but also contains some further grammar practice. This lesson was created completely independently and was created purely to plug gaps in my pupils knowledge.

  8. Direct speech and indirect speech

    Similarly, this bright, appealing grammar worksheet is an excellent way to practise and revise using direct speech in Year 4. It is divided into five sections: understand, challenge, test, explain and apply. Activities include SATs style questions and opportunities for creative writing responses, with eye-catching images as prompts.

  9. Direct speech: Varying punctuation and dialogue tags

    Key learning points. In this lesson, we will learn how to vary our punctuation marks in direct speech. We will also develop our understanding of how we can vary our dialogue tags for effect. This content is made available by Oak National Academy Limited and its partners and licensed under Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 1), except where ...

  10. Writing Direct Speech KS2 Differentiated Worksheets

    If you're looking for a fantastic set of activities to help your KS2 pupils get to grips with writing direct speech, then these wonderful worksheets are just what you need! These handy writing direct speech KS2 worksheets feature a lovely set of differentiated activities in which children will need to add the correct punctuation as a fantastic starter activity and a stepping stone towards ...

  11. PDF Direct Speech

    Marks.PDF. Direct Speech - Speech. Speech marks inverted (or ) show commas when someone You will see them " speech written " or ' sp ' ech . in books. Task One. Copy these sentences into your correct Rememb places. r: The speech marks said. Copy all the other punctuation. 1. Hello, said the man. 2.

  12. 442 Top "Direct Speech Worksheet" Teaching Resources curated ...

    direct speech. speech marks worksheet. KS2 Correct the Sentence Punctuation: Journey Into Space 9 reviews. 'Code-Cracking for Beginners' Direct Speech Punctuation Differentiated Worksheet 7 reviews. Speech Marks Autumn Activity Sheets 5 reviews. Year 3 Punctuation: Using Inverted Commas for Direct Speech Learning From Home Activity Booklet 10 ...

  13. How to use inverted commas

    Punctuating direct speech. A new speaker needs a new line. You should use a capital letter at the start of each piece of speech. Punctuation (question marks, full stops and exclamation marks) go ...

  14. Direct Speech & speech marks complete lesson KS2 SPAG English

    A complete, short KS2 SPAG lesson (slideshow and 3 worksheets, approx 1 - 1.5 hours), practicing the correct use of direct speech, and use of synonyms of said. Ideal for Year 4, Year 5 or Year 6 (as revision and practice for SATS).

  15. Speech Marks Worksheets (Ages 7

    Twinkl Parents Ages 5 - 11 Everything You Need for Children Aged 5 - 11 Parents Ages 7 - 8 (Year 3) Year 3 English Punctuation Ages 7 - 8 (Year 3) EAL Teaching Resources. A range of worksheets to help practice and reinforce the use of inverted commas and punctuation for direct speech. Great to use as homework sheets and also in the classroom.

  16. Direct Speech

    Definition of Direct Speech. Speech is direct when it is written as it was said and punctuated correctly with inverted commas around the exact original words and is usually accompanied by a reporting clause ('he said', 'they said', 'said Julie'). In fictional narratives, direct speech is used to show dialogue between characters as ...

  17. Direct Speech KS2 Explained by PlanBee

    Use a comma to separate the direct speech and reporting clause. Our KS2 English Journey scheme based on the beautifully illustrated book by Aaron Becker, is a fantastic way to introduce children to direct speech punctuation. Children tend to find rules three and four the most difficult so make sure you explicitly teach the following: a.

  18. Teaching Direct Speech

    In this video, Twinkl Teacher Mitisha showcases the amazing lesson taught by Twinkl Teacher Ashley, where he teaches children how to use direct speech in the...

  19. Teaching Pack: Using & Punctuating Speech KS2 (teacher made)

    Included is an inverted commas punctuation poster, speech sentence order cards and editable speech bubble cards. Ideal for Years 3-6 students, it features everything you need to get your KS2 students punctuating direct and indirect speech correctly. This punctuating speech KS2 teaching pack is teacher-made to ensure your students receive high ...

  20. Direct Speech

    Direct Speech - Year 3 and 4. Lower KS2 English Teaching Resource. In this English punctuation teaching resource, pupils practise recognising, writing and punctuating direct speech as per the curriculum objectives of the Year 3 and 4 programme of study (Writing - vocabulary, grammar and punctuation). This engaging and animated PowerPoint lesson ...

  21. KS2 Direct and Indirect Speech PowerPoint

    Direct speech involves exact words spoken that use speech marks in a sentence. Whereas reported speech, also known as indirect speech, is when something someone has said is summed up without writing the speech out fully. While on the subject of direct speech, it might be worth brushing up on your knowledge of using speech marks. This Speech Mark Worksheet Set is a great way to help your class ...

  22. direct speech

    Audacity. Download this free open source software for recording and editing sounds. It is useful for recording sounds including speech for use on an interactive whiteboard. Searchable site of thousands of quality teaching resources, interactive resources, homework, exam and revision help. Useful for teachers, pupils and parents.

  23. KS2 KS3 literacy punctuation speech marks direct and indirect speech

    Works well as a starter, main SPAG activity, homework, home learning or cover work. The first sheet involves adding speech marks to sentences containing direct speech. The second sheet involves simply identifying whether a sentence is an example of direct or indirect speech. The third sheet involves converting between direct and indirect speech.