Inverted Commas Worksheet Years 3–4 | Direct Speech Talking Animals

“I love carrots,” said Rabbit! Pupils learn that inverted commas (speech marks) go around the exact words someone says, with a comma, question mark or exclamation mark before the closing pair. They rewrite five sentences about talking animals with inverted commas, work out who is speaking in three more, choose the correctly punctuated sentence four times and write a short conversation of their own. A quick, no-prep punctuation activity for Years 3–4 (ages 7–9) that works as a starter, a lesson activity, morning work, a cover task or homework.

What is included (6 A4 pages):
• Front page and teacher notes with six learning objectives, key words, a 30-minute lesson plan, support and challenge ideas, marking guidance and the English curriculum link (using and punctuating direct speech in Years 3 and 4).
• Pupil page 1, Inverted Commas: a worked explanation, five sentences to rewrite and three speakers to find.
• Pupil page 2, Check the Dialogue: four circle-the-best-answer questions and a conversation to write.
• Answer key with marking notes.
• Terms of use and credits.

The pupil pages print well in black and white and need no preparation. Written in British English with an easy-to-read pupil font. One non-editable PDF. Single-classroom licence.