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Year 4 SPAG

Year 4 SPAG. NCLO: Use of inverted commas and other punctuation to indicate direct speech.

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Year 4 SPAG

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  1. Year 4 SPAG • NCLO: • Use of inverted commas and other punctuation to indicate direct speech

  2. Inverted commas are punctuation marks which are placed around direct speech in a text. When inverted commas are used for this purpose, they are often referred to as speech marks. Inverted commas can be single or double. Here are examples of single and double inverted commas used to show direct speech. Both of these examples are correct. ‘Would you like a cup of tea?’ asked Jasmine. “Would you like a cup of tea?” asked Jasmine. Discuss – which words are the words being spoken? Using Inverted Commas to Show Direct Speech

  3. Inverted commas must only be placed around the actual spoken words. • A capital letter is used after the first inverted comma. • Which one of these sentences is punctuated correctly? Discuss. • 1. “Where is my pen? asked Zachary.” • 2. “Where is my pen?” asked Zachary. • 3. “where is my pen?” asked Zachary. Rules for using inverted commas for speech

  4. 2. “Where is my pen?” asked Zachary. Correct answer

  5. Inverted commas must only be placed around the actual spoken words. • Punctuation is required before the closing inverted comma. • Which one of these sentences is punctuated correctly? Discuss. • 1. “I am going to the zootoday said Ava” • 2. “I am going to the zootoday” said Ava. • 3. “I am going to the zootoday,” said Ava. Rules for using inverted commas for speech

  6. 3. “I am going to the zootoday,” said Ava. Correct answer

  7. It is important to identify who is talking. This can be done before or after the spoken words. • “We need to gonow!” said Maisy. • Maisysaid, “We need to gonow!” • Discuss the differences between the punctuation used in both of the sentences above. Setting Out Speech

  8. Remember a comma is usually needed before the first inverted commawhen we identify who is talking before the spoken words. The grumpy man yelled, “Get out of my garden!’ The girlexplained, “I’ve just come to get my ball.” • In newspaper reports colons are often used after stating who is responsible for a quote before the actual spoken words. A local man said: ‘The windcaused lots of damage. A tree fell onto the road.’ Local MP Georgina Smith said: ‘Dangerous parking is a constant problem around schools. On-the- spot fines for people parking badlyare appropriate.’ Setting Out Speech

  9. Sometimes writers identify who is talking in the middle of spoken sentences. Each separate sentence needs to punctuated correctly. “Please line up quietly,” instructed Mr Roberts. “Andrew– please cometo the frontof the line.” Discuss – How many sentences does this unit of speech contain? Setting out Speech

  10. Rewrite these sentences putting inverted commasand punctuation in the correct places. • I will collect you from school today said mum • 2. Could I have the raspberrycake asked ClaireIt looks tastierthan the other one • 3. Dadshouted Where is my tablet • 4. Abigailyelled Give me back my ice-cream Have a go!

  11. “I will collect you from school today,” said Mum. • “Could I have the raspberrycake?” asked Claire. “It looks tastierthan the otherone.” • Dadshouted, “Where is my tablet?” • Abigailyelled, “Give me back my ice-cream!” Were you right?

  12. Punctuate this dialogue correctly Mum I think I need a new bike said Kendra My bike is getting too small. That can’t be true exclaimed mum. We only bought it last year Mum it was actually two years ago and I’ve grown since then explained Kendra Well we can’t afford to get a brand new one said mum I think I’ll have a look on E-bay Great said Kendra smiling Can I look with you Have a go!

  13. “Mum I think I need a new bike,” said Kendra. “My bike is getting too small.” “That can’t be true!” exclaimed mum. “We only bought it last year!” “Mum it was actually two years ago and I’ve grown since then,” explained Kendra. “Well we can’t afford to get a brand new one,” said mum. “I think I’ll have a look on E-bay.” “Great,” said Kendra smiling. “Can I look with you?” How did you do?Are there any improvements you could make?

  14. Recap – what punctuation rules do we need to remember when using inverted commas? Now choose one of these scenarios and try writing some dialogue using inverted commas to show speech: *A disagreement between two children in which one child has accidentally brokensomething which belongs to the other child. *A discussion between two children about which football teamthey like best. *A conversation between a boywho wants to stay up late to see his Granddadand his dad who thinks it is time for him to go to bed. Reflection

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