Direct Speech Second Level/KS2 Anchor Charts

Make direct speech clear, visual and easy to apply with this colourful set of 8 Second Level Direct Speech anchor charts, designed with the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) in mind.

These child-friendly posters break down the key rules of direct speech into manageable steps, helping learners understand speech marks, punctuation, reporting clauses, dialogue layout and effective word choice.

Included in this pack:
Direct Speech – understanding what direct speech is and how it is used
Speech Marks – using opening and closing speech marks correctly
Speech Punctuation – applying capital letters, commas, question marks and exclamation marks in the correct places
New Speaker, New Line – laying out conversations clearly
Reporting Clauses – showing who is speaking and how they are speaking
Alternatives to ‘Said’ – choosing reporting verbs that match mood, tone and purpose
Dialogue in Stories – using speech to reveal character, move the plot forward and make writing more engaging
Direct Speech Checklist – a final editing and proofreading guide for checking dialogue

Key skills developed:
direct speech • speech marks • punctuation • dialogue • reporting clauses • paragraphing • vocabulary • editing • proofreading
Perfect for:
Second Level / P5–P7
Scottish Curriculum for Excellence
Direct speech lessons
Narrative and creative writing
Grammar and punctuation lessons
Literacy displays
Writing working walls
Whole-class teaching
Independent writing
Small-group support
ASN and additional support
Revision and visual reminders

Each anchor chart is supplied on its own full page, making the set easy to print, laminate and display individually around your classroom.

A bright and practical resource for helping learners write accurate, natural and engaging dialogue with confidence.