You have learnt about using inverted commas to show speech in previous lessons. Today you are going to practise using them independently in your writing.

Remember:

• When you are writing, inverted commas (also called speech marks) go before and after any words that a character says (known as direct speech).

For example: “I’m hungry,” complained Goldilocks.

• If another character replies, the rule is to use another set of inverted commas and put the new person speaking on a new line.

For example:

“There’s some porridge on the stove,” said her mum.

“But I’ve already had some porridge today!” exclaimed Goldilocks.

• Any punctuation goes inside the inverted commas at the end of what the character is saying.

Have a look at the BBC Bitesize page to see the videos and activities.