1. Teacher Instructions – Punctuation Exercise – Quotation Marks
Slide 2 introduces the 2 of the 3 rules. (There is some movement in this slide so learn when to click to start.)
Slide 3 – 6 demonstrates with “How are you today Fred?”
Slide 6 introduces the 3rd rule. At this point the children should write the rules down into their books.
Slide 7 – 9 introduces the next part of the conversation. At this point you should be asking for suggestions about what would be an appropriate response.
Slide 7 – 10 introduces the next part of the conversation. Once again you should be asking for suggestions about what would be an appropriate response.
Slide 11 – 12 introduce the next part.
Slide is an independent exercise for students. The answer is Slide 15. Work through the slide but by bit and discuss each element. Have the stduents correct their own work or repair any errors themselves.
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2. “ ” Quotation Marks 1. New speaker = New paragraph 2. “ Opens ” Closes
Rules
1. New speaker = New paragraph
“ ”
2. “ Opens
” Closes 3.
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3. How are you today asked Fred“ ” ? .
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4. “How are you today?” asked Fred.
Hence: Quotation Marks
Quote
“How are you today?” asked Fred.
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5. “How are you today ? ” asked Fred.
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6. Quotation Marks 1. New speaker = New paragraph 2. “ Opens ” Closes
Rules
1. New speaker = New paragraph
2. “ Opens
” Closes
3. Quote punctuation is INSIDE “ ”
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7. “How are you today ? ” asked Fred.
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8. “How are you today?” asked Fred.
Fine thank you but my ankle is a bit sore replied Bill “ ” , .
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9. “How are you today?” asked Fred.
“Fine thank you but my ankle is a bit sore,” replied Bill.
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10. How did you hurt it Fred asked ” .
“How are you today?” asked Fred.
“Fine thank you but my ankle is a bit sore,” replied Bill. “
How did you hurt it Fred asked ” ? .
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11. “How did you hurt it?” Fred asked.
“How are you today?” asked Fred.
“Fine thank you but my ankle is a bit sore,” replied Bill.
“How did you hurt it?” Fred asked.
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12. “How are you today?” asked Fred.
“Fine thank you but my ankle is a bit sore,” replied Bill.
“How did you hurt it?” Fred asked.
“I was playing on my trampoline and jumped right off. Thank you for asking,” responded Bill.
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13. Punctuate the following.
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14. Good morning greeted John happily
What are you so happy about questioned Julie with a frown on her face
Well I just won a prize in last night’s gold lotto answered John.
What shouted Julie. How much did you win
$4.75 replied John gleefully.
Julie laughed.
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15. “Good morning,” greeted John happily.
“What are you so happy about?” questioned Julie with a frown on her face.
“Well I just won a prize in last night’s gold lotto,” answered John.
“What!” exclaimed Julie. “How much did you win?”
“$4.75,” replied John gleefully.
Julie laughed.
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