These Year 6 speech marks worksheets are designed to help pupils confidently use direct speech and understand how spoken language is written correctly. The set builds key punctuation skills required at Upper Key Stage 2, with clear progression from supported practice to more complex sentence construction.
Pupils will practise:
Turning speech bubbles into correctly punctuated direct speech
Converting reported (indirect) speech into direct speech
Rewriting playscripts as dialogue using speech marks
Each worksheet is carefully differentiated to support all learners, making the pack ideal for homework, intervention groups, revision, or independent practice.
What’s Included
3 differentiated worksheets
Triangles (support)
Circles (expected)
Squares (challenge)
Answer sheets for each worksheet
Clear, age-appropriate examples
Tasks aligned to Year 6 grammar expectations
Skills Covered
Accurate use of speech marks
Correct punctuation of spoken sentences
Understanding the difference between reported and direct speech
Converting playscripts into dialogue
Sentence construction and clarity
Curriculum Links (UK)
National Curriculum – English (Year 6)
Punctuation: speech marks and dialogue
Grammar and sentence structure
Preparation for end-of-KS2 writing expectations
Who This Resource Is For
Year 6 teachers
Parents supporting learning at home
Tutors and intervention groups
SATs and end-of-year revision
Differentiation Breakdown
Triangles
Supported conversion of speech bubbles into direct speech
Short, clear sentences with simple punctuation focus
Circles
Squares
These Year 6 speech marks worksheets are designed to help pupils confidently use direct speech and understand how spoken language is written correctly. The set builds key punctuation skills required at Upper Key Stage 2, with clear progression from supported practice to more complex sentence construction.
Pupils will practise:
Turning speech bubbles into correctly punctuated direct speech
Converting reported (indirect) speech into direct speech
Rewriting playscripts as dialogue using speech marks
Each worksheet is carefully differentiated to support all learners, making the pack ideal for homework, intervention groups, revision, or independent practice.
What’s Included
3 differentiated worksheets
Triangles (support)
Circles (expected)
Squares (challenge)
Answer sheets for each worksheet
Clear, age-appropriate examples
Tasks aligned to Year 6 grammar expectations
Skills Covered
Accurate use of speech marks
Correct punctuation of spoken sentences
Understanding the difference between reported and direct speech
Converting playscripts into dialogue
Sentence construction and clarity
Curriculum Links (UK)
National Curriculum – English (Year 6)
Punctuation: speech marks and dialogue
Grammar and sentence structure
Preparation for end-of-KS2 writing expectations
Who This Resource Is For
Year 6 teachers
Parents supporting learning at home
Tutors and intervention groups
SATs and end-of-year revision
Differentiation Breakdown
Triangles
Supported conversion of speech bubbles into direct speech
Short, clear sentences with simple punctuation focus
Circles
Squares
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