English
Grammar & Punctuation
Procedural
7–10 yrs
Punctuating Direct Speech
直接引语的标点用法
Description
Punctuate direct speech using inverted commas (speech marks), understanding that direct speech records the exact words spoken and must be enclosed in punctuation marks
Mastery Evidence
- Place inverted commas around the spoken words in a sentence (e.g., "Let's go!" shouted Tom.)
- Write a sentence containing direct speech with correct punctuation including a reporting clause (e.g., Mum said, "Time for bed.")
- Identify direct speech in a text and explain what the inverted commas show
Assessment Prompt
When your child writes down something a character said in a story, do they put speech marks around the exact words — like "Come here," she called — and use the correct punctuation inside?
