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Browse our collection of speech marks worksheets and resources. Speech marks, often called quotation marks, are used to signal direct speech. These resources help teach how to identify and correctly punctuate direct speech in writing.

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Editing Reference Card

A reference card to support students in the editing process of their writing. CUPS: Capitals, Understanding, Punctuation, Spelling.

Speech Bubble to Direct Speech (2)

Write (and punctuate) a sentence containing direct speech to match each of the given pictures.

Speech Bubble to Direct Speech (1)

Write (and punctuate) a sentence containing direct speech to match each of the given pictures.

Missing Speech Marks (Easier)

Add in the speech marks in the correct places. Use the guide to help add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Missing Speech Marks

Add in the speech marks in the correct places. Use the guide to help add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Writing Direct Speech (2)

Fill in the speech bubble to match each picture and then write a sentence containing direct speech to match.

Writing Direct Speech (1)

Fill in the speech bubble to match each picture and then write a sentence containing direct speech to match.

Missing Speech Marks: Rewrite (2)

Rewrite each sentence using speech marks to punctuate the direct speech. Add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Missing Speech Marks: Rewrite (1)

Rewrite each sentence using speech marks to punctuate the direct speech. Add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Edit for Speech Marks (2)

Rewrite each sentence using speech marks to punctuate the direct speech. Add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Edit for Speech Marks (1)

Rewrite each sentence using speech marks to punctuate the direct speech. Add in capital letters and commas where they are needed.

Change Direct Speech to Indirect

This worksheet helps students learn to write in indirect speech. Change the sentence containing direct speech to indirect speech.