In this packet we will:
1.Explain punctuation rules and choices when introducing quotes.
2.Explain punctuation rules and choices when quoting direct speech.
3.Explain punctuation rules and choices when formatting long and short quotes.
A lesson that covers punctuation rules and choices when introducing quotes, quoting direct speech and formatting long and short quotes.
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A short animated piece that emphasizes sneer quotes and correct quotations.
Source: Anime Studio Debut 7-Create Your Own Cartoons & Animations
Can you help Gertrude by putting in the correct quotation marks?
Gertrude the Galloping Gossip –
Incorrect version
I’m Gertrude and I love to gossip. Did you hear about Jack and Nelly? I passed their window this morning and I heard them talking.
He said, Nelly you spend too much money! I am going to break up with you if you keep spending like this. If you are so rich then spend your own money.
Then, Nelly said, Jack it is so over between us. We were never really together to begin with.
OMG! Can you believe it? They were not such a great couple anyway.
Source: Written by: Judi-Anne Ali-Sinner
Check to see if you got it right!
Gertrude the Galloping Gossip-
Correct Version
I’m Gertrude and I love to gossip. Did you hear about Jack and Nelly? I passed their window this morning and I heard them talking.
He said, “Nelly you spend too much money! I am going to break up with you if you keep spending like this. If you are so “rich” then spend your own money.”
Then, Nelly said, “Jack it is so over between us. We were never really “together” to begin with.”
OMG! Can you believe it? They were not such a great couple anyway.
Source: Written by : Judi-Anne Ali-Sinner
A short video on quotation marks.
