Direct Speech & Dialogue Punctuation

A practical grammar resource that helps students punctuate direct speech correctly and use dialogue to make their writing more engaging.

Students learn how quotation marks, capital letters and punctuation work together to show exactly what a character is saying. They also explore speaking verbs, speaker tags and character actions before applying these skills to create and improve their own dialogue.

Students will:

• identify the parts of direct speech

• use quotation marks, capital letters and punctuation correctly

• identify and use speaker tags

• choose purposeful speaking verbs

• add character actions to strengthen dialogue

• create and improve dialogue in their own writing

What's included:

• Learning Intention and Success Criteria

• direct speech punctuation anchor chart

• speaking verb examples

• 6 open-ended activities

• Build & Punctuate Direct Speech worksheet

• Dialogue in Action worksheet

• editing and correcting punctuation tasks

• independent dialogue-writing activity

5-page printable PDF digital download.