Using Speech Marks

In writing we are learning to use speech marks correctly in our writing. Two goals we have come up with are:

· Speech marks surround the words that are spoken

· Each new speaker gets a new line

Gigantic Burger - By Temuera

“Wow, that’s HUGE!” shouted Sam, as the big squishy greasy rounded thing was placed on the table.

Sam said “You can’t eat that, it’s way too big for your mouth.”

Liam replied “I can eat it like it’s a cheeseburger.’’ They both stared down at the Big Triple Deluxe Boss Burger, the burger that was twice the size of their heads. So Liam attempted to take a bite of this monster of a burger. Then Liam took a gigantic bite into the burger.

“Delicious!” said Liam with half of the burger still in his mouth.

Then this rumbling noise got louder and louder, and then, POP! Liam’s Fat belly popped right out of his t-shirt.

Sam yelled, “Woo hoo! Dude you’re a fatty!”