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Speech first punctuation and apostrophes

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Why this, why now

In this unit, pupils punctuate direct speech for the first time in a sentence where the direct speech comes first and the reporting clause comes second. They review learning around using apostrophes for contraction and singular possession; they also learn to use an apostrophe for plural possession.

Prior knowledge requirements

  • Ardaydu waa inay yaqaanaan aasaaska maadada.
  • Ardaydu waa inay awoodaan inay raacaan tilmaamo fudud.
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Speech first punctuation and apostrophes

In this unit, pupils punctuate direct speech for the first time in a sentence where the direct speech comes first and the reporting clause comes second. They review learning around using apostrophes for contraction and singular possession; they also learn to use an apostrophe for plural possession.

5 lessons
  1. Apostrophes for contraction and singular possession review
  2. Speech first: punctuation rules
  3. Apostrophes for singular possession and for plural possession
  4. Direct speech: inverted commas
  5. Apostrophes for plural possession