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Writing – Dialogue & Quotation Marks

Writing · Level 3 · Worksheet 3 of 5 · CCSS: W.3.3b, L.3.2c · Practice Set 5

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1 Dialogue Rules

💬 Dialogue is when characters talk. Learn the rules!

Rule 1: Put quotation marks " " around the exact words someone says.

Rule 2: Start the spoken words with a capital letter.

Rule 3: Put punctuation (. ! ?) INSIDE the quotation marks.

Rule 4: Tell who is speaking (said, asked, yelled, whispered).

Is the dialogue written correctly? Write ✓ or ✗.

2 Add Quotation Marks

✏️ Rewrite each sentence with correct quotation marks and punctuation.

Uncle said almost there

Can I try again asked Nico

That was fantastic yelled Amara

The vet said hold him gently

3 Speaking Verbs

🗣️ Instead of always using "said," try more interesting speaking verbs! Replace "said" with a better word.

Speaking Verbs whispered shouted asked exclaimed replied mumbled

Original	Better version
"I'm relieved!" said Ken.
"Slow down," said the referee.
"How much longer?" said Ruth.
"I'm confused," said the girl quietly.

4 Write a Conversation

✍️ Write a conversation between two characters. Use at least 4 lines of dialogue with correct quotation marks!

Character 1: Character 2:

5 Writer's Checklist (SBA Practice)

On the state writing test, your writing is scored on Organization, Development, and Conventions. Use this checklist to review your work above.

Organization: Does my writing have a clear beginning, middle, and end? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet

Development: Did I include details or examples to support my ideas? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet

Conventions: Did I check my spelling, capitals, and punctuation? ☐ Yes ☐ Not yet

One thing I want to improve:

+ Bonus Writing Practice

Add one more short writing task for Set 5.

Prompt: Write about a pet or animal for a neighbor.