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Assess the following Quizizz to do a quick revision of key points to remember.

https://quizizz.com/join?gc=07551572&autostart=true

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Watch the video on punctuating direct speech. Take notes on the key rules:
• Use quotation marks
• Capital letter to start speech
• Punctuation inside quotation marks
• You do not have to start a new paragraph for each direct speech. It is not a must.

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Using Speech Marks | Punctuating Direct Speech | EasyTeaching

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Quick tip! Place commas, full stops, question marks, and exclamation marks INSIDE the quotation marks when they are part of the spoken words.<br>Example: "Where are you going?" asked John.

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Dear students, remember to always use quotation marks ("") to enclose the exact words spoken by a character. For example:<br>"I can't wait for recess," said Mary excitedly.

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Watch out for run-on sentences! These occur when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined.
Incorrect: The bell rang everyone rushed to the canteen.
Correct: The bell rang, and everyone rushed to the canteen.

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Run-On Sentences Fix It Grammar Video for Kids

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View this video if you would like to learn more about correcting run-on sentences.

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Run-on Sentence Lesson | Language Arts for Children

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Remember these ways to fix run-on sentences:
1. Use a full stop
2. Use coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
3. Use subordinating conjunctions
4. Use a semicolon

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Instead of telling: "John was scared"
Show by describing: "John's hands trembled as beads of cold sweat trickled down his forehead."

This makes your writing more vivid and engaging!

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Use all five senses in your descriptions:
👀 Visual
👂 Auditory
👃 Olfactory
✋ Tactile
👅 Gustatory

This helps readers experience your story, not just read it!

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Don't forget these important timing tips:
- 5 mins: Read question and Plan
- 40 mins: Writing
- 5 mins: Editing

Don't rush through and start writing without planning!

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Before submitting your paper:
✓ Check all punctuation
✓ Verify paragraphing
✓ Review spelling
✓ Ensure proper tenses

✓ Use the "better vocabulary"

Take your time to check properly!

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Post any questions you have in this section.

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Check out this video if you would like to vary your sentence structure. The same information can be written differently, using a different structure. It is good to have a variety and not just one particular type of sentence structure.

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Writing Strategies | 6 Ways to Start a Sentence | Sentence Structure | Learn to Write

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A short story about what happens when the comma is left out...

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Vooks - Stories and Read Alouds for Kids

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Punctuation Story for Kids: The Day Punctuation Came to Town! | Vooks Storytime

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After easy direct speech we start with a capitol letter right

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The use of capitalisation for easy punctuation for direct speech is :

Glen wondered , " How could I manage this seemingly insurmountable task ? " He felt as if he was bearing all the weight of the world on his shoulders. (this is an example of figurative language too)

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When I was still on my third lap- each lap was one kilometre-, I was already tired.

OR

When I was still on my third lap- each lap was one kilometre, I was already tired.

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A better way is to reorganise the information:

Reorganise using conjunction of reason "as""

When I was still on my third lap, I was already dog-tired / exhausted / physically drained and mentally exhausted as each lap was one kilometer.

Reorganise and use a pair of commas for additional info:

When I was still on my third lap, with each lap being one kilometer, I was already tired.

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When we use for example wasn’t, couldn’t and others, are we able to use it in non-direct speech sentences

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We cannot use the contraction or short form (e.g. can't, I'm, didn't, shouldn't) in our "normal sentences" in continuous writing. They should only be used in direct speech, enclosed within the quotation marks as they are considered to be informal.

Example:

Father admitted that he had not taken the rubbish out. (spell out in full)

My father admitted, "I haven't taken the rubbish out." (can use contraction as it is in quotation marks and spoken by someone)

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Wat do u call a group of moths againnn….

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Wat do u call a group of moths againnn….

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Frankly speaking, I had to google for the answer. There are 2 main forms used:

A whisper of moths

An eclipse of moths

People also use a swarm of moths. Someone has written an article on the various possibilities. Read it to find out the power of words and how we can choose the most suitable word to represent our intended meaning.

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Musing Over Marvelous Collective Nouns: A Maelstrom of Moths! - Collective Nouns List

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A cluster of moths, known as a “cloud,” creates a mesmerizing sight as they flutter and dance in the moonlight. These ephemeral creatures, with their delicate wings and graceful flight, gather in numbers to form a collective noun referred to as a “caulder.” Just like mist rising from a forest floor, a caulder appears mysteriously, drawing one’s attention through their silent yet synchronized movements. With a diverse array of species, sizes, and patterns, these gentle nocturnal insects showcase their individual beauty while swarming together, creating a captivating and enchanting sight. Exploring the night skies, moths in a caulder navigate their way through moonbeams, their combined presence creating a majestic and delicate symphony of flight.

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Do we have to use a capital letter after a comma

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Which comma are you referring to?

For usual sentences, we do not use a capital letter after a comma.

For direct speech:

“I am wondering what to do,” the little girl shared. — there is no need for capital letter after the comma before quotation mark

The little girl shared, “There is nothing to do.”

A capital letter is used after the comma.