assignment_returnWorksheet:
Let's Talk!
Standard(s): W.3.3.B
Harrison told his mom that he didn’t want to go see that movie.
How could the author RE-WRITE this sentence using dialogue to make Harrison’s words even clearer?
"That looks like a great movie," commented Harrison.
"That one isn't a good choice. Can we pick a different one, please?" asked Harrison.
"I loved that movie. Can we go watch it again?" asked Harrison.
The movie theater is closed today.
Standard: W.3.3.B
Domain: Writing Standards
Theme: Text Types and Purposes
Description: Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
Paul was really upset after getting his science test back. He told his friend about it at recess.
How could the author RE-WRITE this sentence using dialogue to make Paul’s words even clearer?
Paul yelled, "I made an F everyone."
Paul quietly told Jeanine at recess," I did not do too well on the science test."
Paul saw that he made an F on the science test.
Megan asked, "Paul, how did you do on the science test?"
Standard: W.3.3.B
Domain: Writing Standards
Theme: Text Types and Purposes
Description: Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
Sammy told Joey that his party was next week.
How could the author RE-WRITE this sentence using dialogue to make Sammy’s words even clearer?
Sammy told Joey that his party is next week.
"My birthday party is next Friday at 6:00 P. M. I hope you can make it," stated Sammy.
Joey went to Sammy's birthday party.
Joey asked Sammy about her birthday party.
Standard: W.3.3.B
Domain: Writing Standards
Theme: Text Types and Purposes
Description: Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
Marc told his dad about the game he watched on TV. His dad agreed that it sounded like a bad loss.
How could the author RE-WRITE this sentence using dialogue to make the conversation even clearer?
Marc exclaimed, "They got slaughtered, dad."
"Wow, it doesn't sound like I missed too much," replied Marc's dad.
"What time does the game come on," asked Marc.
Marc told his dad that their favorite team lost the game.
Marc and his dad watched the game together.
Standard: W.3.3.B
Domain: Writing Standards
Theme: Text Types and Purposes
Description: Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations.
Josie told her mom that her ear was hurting.
How could the author RE-WRITE this sentence using dialogue to make the conversation even clearer?
Josie cried with her ear hurting.
Josie told her mom that her ear was hurting a lot.
"Mom, I think my ear is feeling better."
Josie sobbed, "Mom, my ear is really hurting."