Learning Activity

Punctuating Dialogue Quick Check

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

6

Overview

In this learning activity, students complete a Quotation Quick Check to demonstrate their knowledge of punctuation and capitalization and the use of correct mechanics specifically focusing on quotation marks. 

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

After/Explain/Elaborate
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

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

Activity Details

1. Pass out the Quotation Quick Check and have students complete following the directions given. 

2. Teachers will need to create an account for Teachers Pay Teachers to access this assessment. Membership to Teachers Pay Teachers is free. This learning activity is also free to download. Once it is downloaded, it will always show in the teachers' saved purchases.

3. There are ten sentences on the Quotation Quick Check that are missing quotation marks. The students will fill in the correct quotation marks using a different color font for easy grading. Students may choose any color font they wish.  

Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

The students are assessed by the accurate completion of the Quotation Quick Check. 

Variation Tips

Students can also complete this learning activity digitally. 

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 will need to download the Quotation Quick Check from the Teachers Pay Teachers website. This is a free resource, but teachers will need to create a free Teachers Pay Teachers account to access the resource.

The Quotation Quick Check will need to be printed out and copies made for the students (one copy for each student). 

Digital Tools / Resources

Quotation Quick Check
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quotation-Quick-Check-3831382?st=ae…

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

mgsaboyd
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