Rules for Using Quotation Marks

Rules for using Quotation marks:

1.A speaker's exact words (also called dialogue) must be surrounded by quotation marks.

"I love flowers," said Jessie.

2.Opening quotation marks (example: ") are used to mark the beginning of the speaker's words, and closing quotation marks are used the mark the end of the speaker's words (example: "). 
3.Commas and periods are always placed inside the closing quotation marks.

 "I like chips," said Milly. Jason replied, "I love pretzels."

4.Use a comma to introduce a quotation after a dialogue tag.

Tyler replied, "Blue is my favorite color."

5.If dialogue is split or separated, use quotation marks to surround each part that is spoken.

"Yes," said Bobby, "I love cheese pizza."

6.If a quotation is not split or separated, don't close the quotation until the speaker is finished. This could sometimes involve numerous sentences.

"Please write your name on your paper before you begin. Once you finish, bring your paper to the front of the room and place it on my desk," said the teacher. 


See if you can correctly add quotation marks to these examples. (You may need to print the page before completing it). 

Then you can have some fun adding dialogue to this little video. What would the gorilla and caterpillar say?! 

Name your Google Doc Name Gorilla Talk and remember to share it with me. 

What dialogue would you add to this little video? What are some of the things the bullies, bystanders or the victim might be saying? What could they be thinking?  

Name your Google Doc Bully Talk and remember to share it with me. 

 

Cheers,

Mrs. Flasha