Dialogue

"Michael, can you get me some eggs?" my mom asked.

"Sure, Mom," I said.

So, I went to get the eggs. On my way back, I dropped them. Mom did not look very happy.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• Michael

• The speaker does not have a name.

• Michael's mom

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

"I am glad your mom let you stay over," Rebecca said.

"I am glad, too. We had so much fun tonight," Karen said.

The girls had watched television and painted their nails. Now, they were ready for bed.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• Rebecca

• The speaker does not have a name.

• Karen

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Claire's father came home from work. He had a surprise for Claire. He gave Claire a pot with flowers. Now, she could start her own garden.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• Claire

• Claire's father

• The speaker does not have a name.

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

I listened as my robot Roberto read me a bedtime story.

"What happened next?" I asked.

"Well, Chris, the little girl named Alice followed the rabbit into the hole," Roberto said.

I began to fall asleep a few minutes later.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• Chris

• The speaker does not have a name.

• Roberto

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

My mom came into my room. She frowned. "Miranda, you need to clean your room," she said. I did not want to get into trouble. So, I started cleaning.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• Miranda

• The speaker does not have a name.

• Miranda's mom

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Gary saw the mail carrier bring the mail. Gary asked me, "Mom, can I get the mail today?"

"Yes, that would be helpful," I said.

"Okay, I will be right back," Gary said. He hurried outside.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• the mail carrier

• Gary's mom

• Gary

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Nate and I were running to the bus stop. Suddenly, my backpack fell open. Everything spilled out.

"Benny!" Nate yelled. "The bus is coming!"

We quickly picked up my things and ran to catch the bus.

Who is telling the story?

• Nate

• Benny

• a bus driver

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

I joined my friends Garret and Billy at the top of the hill. We took turns going down the snowy hill.

Billy said to me, "Timmy, it is your turn."

I hopped on the sled. Then, I went down the hill.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• Billy

• Garret

• Timmy

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

I went on a picnic with my older sister Laura. We had a good lunch.

"Collin, thank you for coming on the picnic with me," Laura said.

"I am glad I came," I said.

Who is the speaker in this story?

• The speaker does not have a name.

• Laura

• Collin

Tags

CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Put __________________ around a speaker's exact words.

• commas
• speaker tags
• quotation marks
• An indent

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D