Dialogue and Quotation Marks
Write a short story with dialogue
Use correct quotation marks
Practice storytelling skills
Demonstrate understanding of dialogue conventions
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”
— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)Explore how characters speak kindly to each other in stories
Gather students and review previous lessons about dialogue. Remind them about using quotation marks and how dialogue helps tell a story.
Today we will write a story with dialogue. Remember to use quotation marks around the exact words characters say.
Students will write a short story using at least three lines of dialogue, focusing on kindness and good communication.
Simpler: Use a story template with dialogue spaces
Challenge: Include dialogue that shows character growth
Share stories and celebrate good dialogue writing
Dear Jesus, thank you for teaching us to communicate kindly with others.
Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more ways to make our writing exciting!
“A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”
— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Whisper the verse and have students repeat
Students are learning to use dialogue in writing
Remembering to use quotation marks consistently
Correct placement of quotation marks and commas