Looking for Resources to Teach Students How to Punctuate Direct Speech?

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This printable worksheet is designed to help students practice their skills with punctuating direct speech in different types of sentences. This resource requires students to read a sentence and identify the errors made in writing the direct speech. Then, they will rewrite the sentence correctly. 

Perfect for Independent Practice or Guided Instruction!

This resource can be used as independent practice after a lesson or together as a whole-class activity in the middle of a lesson. Simply project the worksheets on the dry-erase board and work through the questions together.

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This resource was created by Jennifer Hall, a teacher in North Carolina and a Teach Starter Collaborator.

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