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Grade 9, Language Arts Std # 4.41: Demonstrate correct use of quotation marks and underlining Quotation marks in direct quotations, including broken quotations; implementing proper end marks Quotation marks to indicate titles Underlining to indicate titles

Lesson Plans: Inside or Outside? A Mini-Lesson on Quotation Marks Students will explore conventions for using quotation marks and other punctuation marks in written dialogue.

Resources: Guide to Grammar and Writing This site contains useful teacher information on grammar Word Order for Quotations Ideas for using quotation marks Suggestions for English Language Learners ESL Ideas (B=Beginning; I=Intermediate; T=Transitional) (B) Students highlight quotation marks in a newspaper article or other written material. (B) Students highlight italicized words in a newspaper article or other written material. (B, I) Students use word cards to create sentences and correct punctuation. (I, T) Students keep a writing log for which the teacher provides sentences that are incorrect which students then correct independently or with peers. See also Punctuation Rules and Practice for rules and exercises.
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