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QUOTED SPEECH
QUOTED SPEECH
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Grammar
Reference Chart Quoted Speech: Ways to Say 'Said' 20 ways to say 'said' in example sentences Print in b/w; or color for projectors or laminated prints Intermediate Level Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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SUGGESTION
E-mail this grammar reference chart to your students if you know their e-mail addresses, or post it on your class website |
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Grammar Cards
& Worksheet Quoted Speech Complete the12 sentences by using correct punctuation and capitalization (quoted speech); with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart Intermediate Level Approximately 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Before giving this worksheet to your students, teach the rules for quoted speech. Model the exercise by doing the first sentence on the board together with your students. Have your learners compare their answers before collecting and marking their papers (or possibly having your learners write answers on the board and correcting them as a class). |
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Grammar Cards
& Worksheet Quoted Speech Match 12 pictures to 12 (partially-completed) sentences and then complete the sentences using quoted speech. Cards and accompanying worksheet Intermediate Level Approximately 15 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Before giving this worksheet to your students, teach the rules for quoted speech. Model the exercise and have your learners compare their answers before collecting and marking their papers. Consider using version 1 of this activity (with completed speech bubbles) - or version 2 (with blank speech bubbles that your learners must fill in with their own ideas). Or, perhaps, use a combination of version 1 and version 2 picture cards! Extend this activity by having your learners write a short story using at least three or four examples of quoted speech. (Add more time as needed.) |
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Grammar in Writing
Quoted Speech Use the 4 sentences at the top of the page to write a short story (between 100 and 150 words): use quoted speech. 2 writing pages Intermediate Level Approximately 20 to 30 minutes Download the PDF file by clicking on the gold
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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Consider having your students work in pairs to write the story (in which case, each student should write exactly the same story after discussing with each other what sentences to write). Have your learners read aloud their stories to other classmates in small groups. |
