Learning Activity

Punctuating Dialogue Introduction

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this learning activity, students are introduced to using quotation marks. This song illustrates how to punctuate dialogue correctly using quotation marks. After watching the video, students will complete an activity adding dialogue to student illustrations. 

This activity was created as a result of the ALEX Resource Development Summit.

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 6

ELA21.6.19

Demonstrate command of standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics when writing.

Unpacked Content

UP:ELA21.6.19

Vocabulary

  • Standard English grammar
  • Standard English usage
  • Standard English mechanics

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Demonstrate written command of standard English, grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • To clearly communicate in writing, they. must use standard English grammar, usage, and mechanics.

Phase

Before/Engage
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to demonstrate command of standard English grammar with a focus on quotation marks. 

Activity Details

1. The teacher will show the video: Quotation Marks New Song/Award-Winning Educational Quotation Mark Song/Dialogue.

2. After watching the video, students will cut pictures out of magazines and glue them to card stock. Students will imagine what the characters in the pictures might be saying to each other and write the dialogue, using correct punctuation and use of quotation marks. 

3. The created dialogues should be posted around the room for all students to view. 

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

The students will be assessed on the correct use of quotation marks in the dialogue they created on cardstock. 

Variation Tips

Students can create PowerPoint slides with clipart using dialogue rather than clipping pictures from magazines. They may also draw illustrations and write the dialogue. 

Related Learning Activities

Learning Activity (Before)

Punctuating Dialogue Introduction

Learning Activity (During)

Punctuating Dialogue

Learning Activity (After)

Punctuating Dialogue Quick Check

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

The teacher should preview the video before showing it to make sure it is not blocked by school security. 

Digital Tools / Resources

Quotation Marks New Song/Award-Winning Educational Quotation Mark Song/Dialogue
https://youtu.be/rHRGhlQyN2o

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

mgsaboyd
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