Quotations, Quotations…Practise Made Easy

Quotations are a powerful tool in writing, helping to add interest and variety to pieces of writing. However, many students struggle with the proper use of quotations. But fear not because The Teach Starter team has found the perfect way to ensure practise makes perfect when it comes to mastering the art of using quotation marks and dialogue correctly.

One way to make practising with quotations easier and more engaging is to start with pictures! Start your students out slowly with dialogue prompts that feature pictures. Don’t worry, though. The Teach Starter team has a great way to help your students practise using quotation marks and dialogue correctly. You can gradually increase the rigour and application as they become more comfortable using them.

Dialogue Prompts Just for Kids!

This worksheet pack with quotation marks is great for students to practise writing exchanges of dialogue between characters. This set has ten fun Writing Dialogue Worksheets. Students will look at a scene or picture and write a short story with dialogue that fits the image.

Here are just a few of the different dialogue prompts your students might see…

• Look at this scene of two old friends having coffee together. Write a paragraph or story containing dialogue to match the picture.
• What an adorable family of deer! Write a paragraph or story containing dialogue to tell what they might be talking about as they graze.
• and more!

Download and Print Your Writing Dialogue Worksheets

This resource is available as a printable PDF or as an editable Google Slides resource file. To get your copy of these dialogue worksheets, click the download button to select the PDF or Slides version you prefer.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher and Teach Starter Collaborator.

Even More Writing Dialogue Worksheets and Activities!

Don’t go yet! Make sure you check out these amazing printable resources to build your student’s skills with using quotation marks.

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Using Quotation Marks in Narrative Writing PowerPoint

Teach the correct usage of quotation marks in narrative writing with this set of teaching slides.

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Writing Out Loud: Dialogue Punctuation Worksheet

Practise using double quotation marks in writing with a Punctuating Dialogue worksheet.