Direct Speech
Developed by
Sue Wilkinson
Primary Literacy Consultant
Learning and Achievement Service Sheffield
Turning to his friend, Trevor panted,
“You’re a lot heavier than you look, Freddie!”
Complete the sentence using
direct speech.
Freddie held on grimly
muttering
The trainer was really pleased with
herself. However, Shamu muttered
What does he say?
Write the sentence using direct speech.
What is the white lion cub saying?
Write the sentence using direct speech.
(Give him a name!)
What’s he saying?
Write the sentence using direct speech.
(Give them names!)