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Speech Mark & Dialogue Task Cards

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Enhance your students’ understanding of speech mark punctuation and direct speech writing with our Direct Speech Task Cards!

Each card features a unique animal photo prompt, writing space, and self-assessment success criteria. These task cards are perfect for revision, Daily 5 activities, and homework assignments. Additionally, blank cards are included so you can add your own photo prompts or allow students to illustrate their own characters.

Why Choose Our Direct Speech Task Cards?
These Direct Speech Task Cards are ideal for teachers seeking versatile and engaging resources to improve students’ writing skills. They pair seamlessly with our Direct Speech in Literature Pack for an even more effective learning experience.

Outcome Codes: AC9E4LA07, AC9E4LA12, AC9E5LY06, AC9E6LA09

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Instant Download

Digital download links are made available on the order summary page immediately after purchase. These links are also emailed directly to your inbox! Simply click on the link to begin the download process and the files will save to your device. 

For your convenience, all digital downloads can also be accessed and re-downloaded an unlimited number of times through your customer account. Simply create an account HERE with the email used to make the purchase, set a password and all previous purchases will be listed. 

Why Choose The Speech Mark & Dialogue Task Cards?

  • Quick Writing Sessions: Featuring a variety of engaging photo prompts, students will enjoy their writing practice.
  • Independent Activity: Perfect for Daily 5 or reading groups, supporting self-directed learning.
  • Easy Preparation: Designed to print and go with no prep work, and includes a success criteria checklist to guide students.
  • Comprehensive Set: Includes 32 photo prompts/task cards and a Google Slides version for whole-class discussions.

What's Included?

  • 32 Engaging Photo Prompts: Each card includes a captivating animal photo to inspire creative writing.
  • Customisable Options: Blank cards allow for personalisation with your own photos or student illustrations.
  • Success Criteria Included: Self-assessment checklists help students stay accountable.
  • Google Slides Version: Perfect for whole class discussions.

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Megan P.
Amazing Resource

It was a great, interactive, and fun activity for practicing speech marks.

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Phoebe Coffey
Engaging and effective

These task cards are such a great, quick way to practice and consolidate using quotation marks in a creative way. My class love them.

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Francesca Gleeson

My kids went mad with these! They loved them and have zoomed through them with creativity and excitement. Highly recommend!

That's amazing to hear! I’m so glad your kids had a blast with them!

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Kylie C.

These Direct Speech Task Cards brighten our day!

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Kylie C.
These Direct Speech Task Cards brighten our day!

​We absolutely love these quality resources.

Engaging and fun!

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Jillian S.
Excellent resource

​The perfect resource for independent work to consolidate learning on figurative language.

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Katie V.
Engaging resource

This is a great resource to use when teaching direct speech. So engaging for the students!

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Anari D.

Fun activity for students to demonstrate mastery over their new writing skill - Direct Speech.

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Ashley Crack

Really great resource that has been fantastically helpful in my classroom. Thank you!

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Jeanette M.

I love how engaging this resource was for my students. A great and fun way to practice direct speech.

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mary J.

So many wonderful and useful things to be able to help my students. We have been working on different aspects of using direct speech in our writing and this is so useful for my students to have on hand. Thank you.

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Bianca-Lee B.

My students have loved using these to instigate creative writing and conversations. Such a versatile resource too. Thank you

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