Knock, knock

Last updated: 15/11/2023
Contributor: Teachit Author
Knock, knock
Main Subject
Category
Punctuation: Inverted commas
Resource type
Student activity

This resource tackles punctuating direct speech through writing knock, knock jokes.

The exercise asks children to engage in conversation in pairs by telling knock, knock jokes. An example is outlined, step-by-step, to demonstrate how to use speech marks to write direct speech before challenging children to have a go themselves with their own jokes.

A useful resource for writing direct speech and dialogue.

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