Make sure your pupils can keep who said what straight by punctuating dialogue properly. Learners edit and rewrite twelve sentences to demonstrate their understanding of punctuation and capitalization. The worksheet includes a variety of sentences for learners to decipher.

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english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have kids read their edited sentences out loud to one another to check their work
• Use this quick exercise as a homework assignment, starter, or assessment

Classroom Considerations

• Individuals will benefit from prior knowledge of how to punctuate dialogue

Pros

• Includes a couple of samples that demonstrate the task and how to punctuate dialogue

Cons

• Does not include an answer key

Common Core

L.3.2.a L.4.2.a L.4.2.b L.5.2.a L.6.2.a L.7.2.a L.8.2.a