PUNCTUATING QUOTES Mrs. Davis’s & Ms. Hillman’s 5 th Grade Language Arts Classes

Punctuating Direct Quotes We use QUOTATION MARKS to show a DIRECT QUOTE (the exact words spoken by someone) John said, “I have to go!” “Something’s wrong with her,” I said. “Who,” asked Lee, “took my shoes?”

Parts of a Direct Quote There are 2 parts of a direct quote: - the quote (spoken words) - the tag (who said it and how) John said, “I have to go!” “Something’s wrong with her,” I said. “Who,” asked Lee, “took my shoes?”

Punctuating & Capitalizing Direct Quotes Sentences using direct quotes are punctuated differently, depending on where the tag is placed Quotation marks (opening & closing) always “hug” the words spoken The first word of a direct quote is ALWAYS capitalized

Tag Locations Tags can be placed in 3 different places: - before the direct quote - between (interrupting) the direct quote - after the direct quote John said, “I have to go!” “Something’s wrong with her,” I said. “Who,” asked Lee, “took my shoes?”

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags BEFORE the Quote When the tag comes BEFORE the direct quote: Use a COMMA to separate the tag from the direct quote “Hug” the direct quote with OPENING & CLOSING quotation marks CAPITALIZE the first word of the direct quote Add an end mark INSIDE the quotation marks. Fred said, “L et’s get out of here !”

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags BEFORE the Quote Rewrite each sentence and add proper capitalization and punctuation. 1.she said get in the car 2.gail asked where did you buy that 3.joey yelled leave me alone Hmmm…what would you do with this one? 4. they asked me to go with them

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags AFTER the Quote When the tag comes AFTER the direct quote: “Hug” the direct quote with OPENING & CLOSING quotation marks CAPITALIZE the first word of the direct quote Use a COMMA, QUESTION MARK, or EXCLAMATION MARK to separate the tag from the direct quote (place it INSIDE the quotation marks) “T hat wasn’t me !” wailed Kimmy.

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags AFTER the Quote Rewrite each sentence and add proper capitalization and punctuation. 1.get in the car she said 2.where did you buy that gail asked 3.leave me alone joey yelled 4.mom said to get her keys wailed tina

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags BETWEEN the Quote When the tag comes BETWEEN the direct quote: CAPITALIZE and PUNCTUATE the FIRST part of the quote like you would a quote with an AFTER tag CAPITALIZE and PUNCTUATE the LAST part of the quote like you would a quote with a BEFORE tag “J im,” begged Mr. Roy, “ settle down!” DO NOT capitalize the first word of the LAST part of the quote unless the FIRST part of the quote had an END MARK instead of a COMMA! “J im !” begged Mr. Roy, “S ettle down!”

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags BETWEEN the Quote Let’s look at some more: “Susan, ” asked Dad, “where are you?” Why is the “w” in WHERE not capitalized? “Stop it ! ” he screamed, “ S top talking!” Why is the “s” in STOP capitalized?

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags BETWEEN the Quote What is the difference between these? “Steve,” said Ken, “you are my friend.” Steve said, “Ken, you are my friend.”

Punctuating Direct Quotes: Tags BETWEEN the Quote Rewrite each sentence and add proper capitalization and punctuation. 1.get in the car she said right now 2.where gail asked did you buy that 3.leave me alone joey yelled or else 4.cool! i cried can i see it