Planning and writing the quotes section of a journalistic report about Titanic
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan and write the quotes section of a journalistic report.
Key learning points
- The quotes paragraph is used to share information from people who were at the scene or know more about the event.
- Quotes add credibility to a journalistic report.
- Quotes can be written in the form of direct speech or reported speech.
- Extra information can be given about the speaker in the reporting clause.
Keywords
Direct speech - the term used for a person speaking out loud in a text
Speech first sentence - a sentence that includes direct speech first before the reporting clause
Speech second sentence - a sentence that includes direct speech second after the reporting clause
Reporting clause - a clause that tells the reader who said the speech and how
Reported speech - the form of speech used to share what was said by someone without using a direct quote
Common misconception
Pupils may show incorrect speech punctuation skills.
The first learning cycle is focused on punctuating speech first and second sentences.
Teacher tip
Allow pupils to role play as reporters and interviewees to help them develop an understanding of statements that interviewees might have made. Practising quotes out loud improves pupils' understanding of the tone required.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the complex sentence types to their definitions.
sentence with a main clause & adverbial subordinate clause
sentence with a main clause & relative subordinate clause
sentence with a main clause & non-finite subordinate clause
Q2.Match the terms to their examples.
The ship was built by a team of experts in Belfast.
A team of experts in Belfast built the ship.
It is evident that passengers are enjoying their trip.
Q3.Which of these verbs is written in the progressive form?
Q4.Which of these punctuation marks are inverted commas?
Q5.What is the purpose of inverted commas?
Q6.Which of these are synonyms for 'said'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The purpose of the reporting clause is...
Q2.Match the key words to their definitions.
a character or person speaking out loud in a text
a sentence with direct speech before the reporting clause
a sentence with direct speech after the reporting clause
a clause that tells the reader who said the speech and how
shares what was said without using a direct quote
Q3.Which of these is the speech first sentence?
Q4.Which of these is the speech second sentence?
Q5.Which of these is the reported speech sentence?
Q6.Which of these sentences has accurate speech punctuation?
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