Dialogue or Dialogue Tag?

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What is DIALOGUE?

Back

Dialogue is the part of a sentence that shows what a character is saying. It is usually enclosed in quotation marks.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

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What is a DIALOGUE TAG?

Back

A dialogue tag is the part of a sentence that tells who is speaking and how they are speaking, such as 'said', 'asked', or 'yelled'.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

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Identify the DIALOGUE in this sentence: "I love reading!" said Sarah.

Back

"I love reading!"

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

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Identify the DIALOGUE TAG in this sentence: "Can we go to the park?" asked Tom.

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asked Tom.

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CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.2B

Front

What punctuation is used to indicate DIALOGUE?

Back

Quotation marks (" ") are used to indicate dialogue.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

Choose the DIALOGUE in this sentence: "It's a beautiful day," remarked John.

Back

"It's a beautiful day,"

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

Choose the DIALOGUE TAG in this sentence: "I will help you," promised Maria.

Back

promised Maria.

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.6.3A

Front

What is the purpose of a DIALOGUE TAG?

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The purpose of a dialogue tag is to clarify who is speaking and to convey the manner of speaking.

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RI.3.4

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

Front

Identify the DIALOGUE in this sentence: "Let's play outside!" shouted the kids.

Back

"Let's play outside!"

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CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

Front

Identify the DIALOGUE TAG in this sentence: "I can't wait for the party," whispered Lily.

Back

whispered Lily.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6