Year 3 Punctuating Direct Speech – KS2 Grammar Burst Resource Pack

This powerful KS2 grammar resources pack provides everything you need to teach a series of five lessons on speech punctuation using inverted commas in Year 3, culminating in an extended writing task where children can use their grammatical understanding in context.

What is included in this direct speech KS2 resource pack?

• Speech Punctuation PowerPoint with explanations, examples and activities to introduce this topic to your class
• Speech bubble cards (with colour and ink saver versions)
• Blank speech bubble cards (with colour and ink saver versions)
• Challenge sheet - circle the inverted commas, underline the direct speech within a sentence, rewrite speech within the speech bubble as direct speech and write a simple conversation using inverted commas to punctuate speech
• Uplevelling sheet
• Writing plan
• Writing paper
• Teacher’s notes

What are inverted commas?

Inverted commas go before and after direct speech, surrounding what is said. They are also known as speech marks.

When to use inverted commas

Use inverted commas to mark the beginning and end of direct speech (a speaker’s words written exactly as they are spoken).

Inverted comma examples

The conductor shouted, “Sit down!”

“I’m bored,” he complained.

“What’s that noise?” he asked.
“Your sister!” his dad replied.

National Curriculum English programme of study links

Pupils should be introduced to inverted commas to punctuate direct speech.

This resource is part of the Grammar Bursts collection.
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• Speech Punctuation PowerPoint
• Speech bubble cards (with colour and ink saver versions)
• Blank speech bubble cards (with colour and ink saver versions)
• Challenge worksheet
• Uplevelling sheets
• Writing plan
• Writing sheets
• Teacher's notes