This resource helps children understand how and why we use inverted commas to show direct speech. The PowerPoint breaks down the key rules, including punctuation placement, reporting clauses and avoiding repetitive dialogue tags like “said.” Children are introduced to synonyms and adverbs to bring speech to life with plenty of examples and discussion points. The accompanying task reinforces key skills through sentence rewrites and guided practice and includes a word mat to support vocabulary. It’s an ideal introduction to punctuating dialogue clearly and creatively.