DIALOGUE RULES Separate quotations from dialogue tags with commas. Do not use quotes for indirect quotations. No need for comma if have “?” or “!” Before.

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DIALOGUE RULES Separate quotations from dialogue tags with commas. Do not use quotes for indirect quotations. No need for comma if have “?” or “!” Before dialogue tag. First word of quotation is capitalized. Period in “ “ when it is the end of a sentence. First word of second part of split quotation is NOT capitalized.

DIALOGUE RULES Quotes within quotes = “ ’ ‘ “ When you write dialogue, begin a new paragraph whenever the speaker changes. a.) Periods and commas ALWAYS go inside quotation marks. b.) Colons and semicolons ALWAYS go outside quotation marks. c.) Question marks and exclamation marks go EITHER inside or outside the quotation mark depending on the situation.

DIALOGUE RULES Practice PUNCTUATE THE SENTENCES BELOW: Now you know why I couldn't wait to get here said Reggie. I'd love to stay said Jenny but I forgot my cell phone and I need to call my ride. Maybe you forgot to bring your phone said Chad but I never go anywhere without mine. Hooray cheered Jenny. Does that mean I can use it? Of course, said Chad. If you leave, I have to go, too.

WHAT IS A NARRATIVE? focuses on one experience expresses the writer's thoughts and feelings throughout is written in first person "I" has many relevant sensory details must have dialogue in order for the reader to feel like they are there must have why it is important and/or how it affected the writer

BRAINSTORMING CLUSTER Example of feeling that emotion EMOTION TOPICS

CREATE A TIMELINE List the sequence of events as they occurred and then pick out the ones that seem significant enough to include: Went to football meeting because everyone else did. Summer flew by and tryouts started. Made the team. Poured first day of hitting and I got lit up. I hated football. Finally, I learned to hit. Started last game in 7th grade. Two way starter as an 8th grader.

ADDING SENSORY DETAILS: Sensory Chart

ADD SOME DIALOGUE Pick at least two events from your timeline that you would like to add some dialogue to. Write some properly formatted/punctuated dialogue . …and I said, “Why not?” Then my coach yelled, “Now that’s how you tackle!” “Hey, mom!” I yelled as I came through the door. “Guess what?” “What honey?” my mom replied. “I’m going to start tomorrow!”

FORMAT LAST NAME AND PAGE # FIRST AND LAST NAME 12 pt., TIMES NEW ROMAN DOUBLE-SPACED