Lesson 2: Let characters speak clearly

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Date:

WALT: Write speech clearly.

Goal: Write speech clearly.

Success criteria:

☐ I use speech marks around the spoken words.

☐ I use a comma after the speaker tag.

☐ I use a full stop, question mark or exclamation mark at the end.

1. Add speech marks, a comma and an ending punctuation mark.

Leo said I can hear music

2. Add speech marks, a comma and an ending punctuation mark.

Mia said I found the map

3. Add speech marks, a comma and an ending punctuation mark.

Hana asked Are we nearly there

Write one speech bubble for a comic character. Include a speaker tag.

Example: Aria said, “Look out!”

4. Write your character’s speech and speaker tag.

Success check: ☐ speech marks ☐ comma ☐ speaker tag ☐ clear ending punctuation

Support: Use this frame: ________ said, “________________________.”

Extension: Add a question or exclamation to show your character’s feelings.