Speech punctuation studio
Add the marks that show exactly what a character says.
For parents and teachers
Playing Speech punctuation studio
Read the cards and match each one to its partner. Find six pairs, with no timer. Read the whole example before choosing.
What this game practises
The examples place a reporting clause before the quoted words. Notice the comma after said or asked, the opening and closing speech marks, the capital at the start of the spoken sentence and its final punctuation inside the closing mark. Other arrangements of direct speech need additional teaching. Read the words aloud using different voices, then write an original two-line exchange.
Progress and trying again
The normal game controls let children finish, save stars on this device and play again. A previous best result is kept when a later attempt scores less. Matching games count incorrect pairs; ordering games score the first check of each round; sorting games give another chance after a mistake. Take time to talk about a choice rather than racing.
Return to the learning collection for curriculum guidance, examples and activities to try away from the screen.