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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	introduction to using quotation marks
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Lesson Introduction: The Magic of Quotation Marks

Objective

Today, we’re going to explore the world of quotation marks! By the end of this lesson, you'll understand how to use quotation marks correctly in your writing and why they are important.

Hook: The Mystery Message

Activity

1. Surprise Package: Start the class with a “surprise package.” This could be a box or an envelope that contains printed slips of paper. Each slip should have a famous quote, a line from a book, or a conversation snippet, but without quotation marks.

2. Group Activity: Divide the students into small groups and hand each group one slip of paper. Challenge them to read aloud their slip, emphasizing the words that should be in quotes. Encourage them to interpret the emotion behind what is written and how it might sound differently if it weren't highlighted in a certain way.

Discussion

• After they share their interpretations, ask:
  • What did they think was important about the dialogue or quote?
  • How did it feel to read it without the quotation marks?
  • Why do they think quotation marks are used in writing?

Transition

From here, explain that just as they added emphasis and emotion to the lines spoken, quotation marks are a vital tool that helps readers understand who is speaking and how they are speaking. This lesson will dive deeper into these punctuation marks and their various uses!

Conclusion

This fun activity not only serves as an icebreaker but also creates a context for understanding the role of quotation marks in dialogue and writing. Let’s delve into the rules of using quotation marks and learn how to make our writing come alive!