The Use of Quotation Marks

Mini-LessonExcerpts from “New Country, Same You”

(Take out your quotation marks rules handout.)Objective:

I can demonstrate the correct use of quotation marks by identifying the rules within sentences.

Quotation Marks RulesRule 1: Periods and commas ALWAYS go inside quotation marks, even inside single quotes.Rule 2: The placement of question marks with quotes follows logic. If a question is in quotation marks, the question mark should be placed inside the quotation marks.Rule 3: When you have a question outside quoted material AND inside quoted material, use only one question mark and place it inside the quotation mark.Rule 4: Use single quotation marks for quotes within quotes. Note that the period goes inside all quote marks.Rule 5: Use quotation marks to set off a direct quotation only.

For each of the following sentences, write the number of the quotation marks rule that applies. Be

able to state how the rule applies. A.) "Monifa, this is a big school," said Mrs. Santos. B.) Her father had told her that other South Africans had moved here, but she thought he was just saying that to make her feel better.

C.) Monifa thought, "That's just what my mother said.“

D.) "Today you will be paired up with a student escort who will walk you through your schedule of classes."

A.) "Monifa, this is a big school," said Mrs. Santos.

Rule 1: Periods and commas ALWAYS go inside quotation marks, even inside single quotes.

B.) Her father had told her that other South Africans had moved here, but she thought he was just saying that to make her feel

better.

Rule 5: Use quotation marks to set off a direct quotation only.

C.) Monifa thought, "That's just what my mother said.“

Rule 1: Periods and commas ALWAYS go inside quotation marks, even inside single quotes.

D.) "Today you will be paired up with a student escort who will walk you through your schedule

of classes."

Rule 1: Periods and commas ALWAYS go inside quotation marks, even inside single quotes.

“Exit Ticket”On a Post-It Notes, write the following:

Your Name 11/13/13ELA 1ST/2ND Periods

Write the quotation marks rule that applies to the following sentence. Write a complete sentence that explain how the rule applies.

Monifa asked, "Did you say Shani?”