Mastering Inverted Commas: Using Speech from Narnia
Mastering Inverted Commas
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Mastering Inverted Commas
What do you already know about using inverted commas in writing?
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will be able to recognise and use inverted commas correctly for speech, using examples from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
What Are Inverted Commas?
Inverted commas, also called speech marks or quotation marks, are used around the words someone says out loud. They look like this: " "
Why Do We Use Them?
They show which words are spoken in a story or conversation, helping the reader know when a character is talking.
Example from Chapter 8
“But I do think,” said Lucy, “that we should go to Mr. Tumnus’s house.” Notice how the speech starts and ends with inverted commas.
Rules for Inverted Commas
Opening and Closing
Use inverted commas at the start and end of spoken words.
New Speaker
Start a new line each time a different character speaks.
Your Turn: Add Inverted Commas
Rewrite this line with inverted commas: We must hurry said Susan Check your punctuation!
Reflection
How will using inverted commas help your writing sound clearer and more engaging?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
