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Punctuating Direct Speech
L.O. To be able to use inverted commas for speech
Punctuating Direct Speech
L.O. To be able to use inverted commas for speech
Inverted Commas for Speech
Inverted commas are used to show somebody is speaking.
Here are some punctuation rules to follow so your reader understands what you are writing…
Rules for Punctuating Direct Speech
1. Place “ ” around the words which are spoken.
2. Use a capital letter at the start of a speech sentence (even
if it is in the middle of another sentence).
3. Before you close your inverted commas use a comma, full
stop, question mark or exclamation mark.
4. If your reporting clause comes first (John said, / She
whispered, / I shouted,) use a comma after the reporting
clause and before the “.
5. If a new person speaks, start a new line. [Not needed today]
For example:
He said, “This was nearly a horrendous disaster!”
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before closing “
Comma after the reporting clause and
before opening “
For example:
Lighthouse keeper, Mr. Sol, reported, “This was nearly a horrendous disaster!”
Newspapers often have their own style of reporting clauses. We will be using some today.
For example:
Mr. Sol informed The Chronicle, “I’ve been working at the lighthouse for just over forty years.”
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
Your turn:
Mr. Sol, 63, told our reporter the solitary life suited me and I love the sea views
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
Your turn:
Mr. Sol, 63, told our reporter, “The solitary life suited me and I love the sea views.”
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
What if the reporting clause comes at the end?
“When I saw the ship approaching, I feared for everybody’s safety!” admitted Mr. Sol.
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
We don’t need a capital here. Can you think why?
What if the reporting clause comes at the end?Your turn:
the villagers helped avert a catastrophe explained Mr. Sol.
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
What if the reporting clause comes at the end?
“The villagers helped avert a catastrophe,” explained Mr. Sol.
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
Which is correct? Why are the others wrong?
“How can I ever repay them,” asked Mr. Sol.
“How can I ever repay them?” Asked Mr. Sol.
“How can I ever repay them?” asked Mr. Sol.
A
B
C
Which is correct? Why are the others wrong?
“How can I ever repay them,” asked Mr. Sol.
“How can I ever repay them?” Asked Mr. Sol.
“How can I ever repay them?” asked Mr. Sol.
Which is correct? Why are the others wrong?
An eyewitness said, “He is known as a bit of a grump.”
An eyewitness said, “He is known as a bit of a grump”.
An eyewitness said, “he is known as a bit of a grump.”
A
B
C
Which is correct? Why are the others wrong?
An eyewitness said, “He is known as a bit of a grump.”
An eyewitness said, “He is known as a bit of a grump”.
An eyewitness said, “he is known as a bit of a grump.”
Your task:
L.O. To be able to use inverted commas for speech
•Remember the rules (they are on your sheet)
•Best presentation (spellings are already correct)
•Leave a line between each question
•Can you reach a challenge?
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
Challenge: Reporting Clause
A reporting clause can come before, after or split the direct speech. For example:
Varying the location of the reporting clause keeps your writing interesting for the reader.
Location Sentence
BeforeOne eyewitness said, “Without the lanterns, it could
have been a disaster.”
After“Without the lanterns, it could have been a disaster,”
one eyewitness said.
Embedded“Without the lanterns,” one eyewitness said, “it could
have been a disaster.”
“Without the lanterns,” one eyewitness said, “it could have been a disaster.”
We don’t need a capital here. Can you think why?
Which is the most important rule?
Rank them from 1 4
Inverted commas around spoken words
Capital letter for start of the speech sentence
Closing punctuation before 99
Comma after the reporting clause and before 66
Alternatives for said
Quiz
Which is correct?
“I think,” said mum, “that we’ll go to the zoo today.”
“I think” said mum, “that we’ll go to the zoo today”
“I think,” said mum, “That we’ll go to the zoo today.”
Which is correct?
“I think,” said mum, “that we’ll go to the zoo today.”
“I think” said mum, “that we’ll go to the zoo today”
“I think,” said mum, “That we’ll go to the zoo today.”
Which is correct?
“I love vanilla ice cream!” Exclaimed Zara excitedly.
“I love vanilla ice cream” exclaimed Zara excitedly.
“I love vanilla ice cream!” exclaimed Zara excitedly.
Which is correct?
“I love vanilla ice cream!” Exclaimed Zara excitedly.
“I love vanilla ice cream” exclaimed Zara excitedly.
“I love vanilla ice cream!” exclaimed Zara excitedly.
Which is correct?
“I’m really sorry ,” said Oscar sadly, “but I can’t come tomorrow.”
“I’m really sorry ,” said Oscar sadly, “But I can’t come tomorrow.”
“I’m really sorry ” said Oscar sadly, “but I can’t come tomorrow.”
Which is correct?
“I’m really sorry ,” said Oscar sadly, “but I can’t come tomorrow.”
“I’m really sorry ,” said Oscar sadly, “But I can’t come tomorrow.”
“I’m really sorry ” said Oscar sadly, “but I can’t come tomorrow.”
