Quotation Harvest Slides
CCSS 4.L.2b
Grade 4 Grammar Focus
Comma Then Quote
Quotation Harvest
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly!
The Formula: Speaker Tag → COMMA , → "Exact Quote."
Today's Learning Objective
CCSS 4.L.2b
🎯 I Can
I can use commas and quotation marks correctly to show direct speech and cite text evidence.
Goal 1
Spot the Speaker Tag
Identify who is talking or what text is being quoted before the words start.
Jenna yelled …
Goal 2
Place Comma First
Drop a comma right BEFORE opening your quotation marks!
Jenna yelled, "
Goal 3
Lock Marks Inside
Tuck periods, question marks, and exclamation marks INSIDE quotes!
… on time!"
Harvest Rule: Speaker Tag → COMMA , → "Spoken Words . ? !"
Two Ways to Use Quotations
Guide
1. Spoken Dialogue
A person or character speaking out loud:
The coach cheered, "You made the goal!"
2. Quoting a Text
Citing exact words from an article or book:
The article states, "Dogs are loyal pets."
Now let's practice! In every challenge, pick the sentence that is punctuated correctly!
1
Soccer Tryouts
Question 1 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
Jenna asked "Will soccer tryouts be hard this year?"
B
"Jenna said, I am worried about the soccer tryouts."
C
Jenna yelled, "There is no way I am going to be late for the game!"
D
Jenna stated, "I will have to leave early to get to the game on time".
1
Question 1 Solution
Correct Answer: C
Jenna yelled, "There is no way I am going to be late for the game!"
✓ Comma introduces speech • Exclamation point stays locked safely inside!
C
Trap A
Missing Comma
Student(s) did not realize a comma is needed after "asked".
Trap B
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) put quotes around the speaker's name too.
Trap D
Period Outside
Student(s) placed the period outside: time".
Speaker Tag → COMMA → OPEN QUOTE → End Mark INSIDE!
2
Article on Loyal Dogs
Question 2 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
According to the article "dogs are loyal pets."
B
According to the article, "Dogs are loyal pets."
C
According to the article, Dogs are loyal pets.
D
According to the article, "Dogs are loyal pets".
2
Question 2 Solution
Correct Answer: B
According to the article, "Dogs are loyal pets."
✓ Comma after introductory phrase • Capital "D" • Period inside!
B
Trap A
Missing Comma
Student(s) did not use a comma before quotes.
Trap C
Missing Quotes
Student(s) omitted quotation marks completely.
Trap D
Period Outside
Student(s) put period outside: pets".
Introductory Phrase → COMMA → OPEN QUOTE!
3
Quoting Pixar Movies
Question 3 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
The author states, "Pixar movies aren't just about silly characters".
B
The author states "Pixar movies aren't just about silly characters."
C
"The author states, Pixar movies aren't just about silly characters."
D
The author states, "Pixar movies aren't just about silly characters."
3
Question 3 Solution
Correct Answer: D
The author states, "Pixar movies aren't just about silly characters."
✓ Comma introduces quote • Exact wording • Period inside!
D
Trap A
Period Outside
Student(s) put the period outside: characters".
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) forgot the comma after "states".
Trap C
Quotes at Start
Student(s) put quotes around "The author states".
Exact Quote Rule: Comma before opening quote • Period inside closing quote!
4
Raccoons & Acorns
Question 4 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
The ranger explained, "Raccoons gather acorns during autumn."
B
"The ranger explained, Raccoons gather acorns during autumn."
C
The ranger explained "Raccoons gather acorns during autumn."
D
The ranger explained, "Raccoons gather acorns during autumn".
4
Question 4 Solution
Correct Answer: A
The ranger explained, "Raccoons gather acorns during autumn."
✓ Comma bridges speaker • Capital "R" • Period safe inside!
A
Trap B
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) wrapped quotes around the ranger's name.
Trap C
Missing Comma
Student(s) omitted comma after "explained".
Trap D
Period Outside
Student(s) put period outside quotes: autumn".
Dialogue Pattern: Speaker Tag → COMMA → OPEN QUOTE!
5
Changing Leaf Colors
Question 5 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
Marcus whispered, "I think the leaves are changing color".
B
Marcus whispered "I think the leaves are changing color."
C
"Marcus whispered, I think the leaves are changing color."
D
Marcus whispered, "I think the leaves are changing color."
5
Question 5 Solution
Correct Answer: D
Marcus whispered, "I think the leaves are changing color."
✓ Comma after "whispered" • Capital "I" • Period inside!
D
Trap A
Period Outside
Student(s) left the period outside: color".
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) forgot the comma before direct speech.
Trap C
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) put quotes around Marcus's name.
5 Challenges Down! You are doing amazing!
6
Apple Cider & Hayrides
Question 6 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
Maya asked "Can we drink warm apple cider after the hayride?"
B
"Maya asked, Can we drink warm apple cider after the hayride?"
C
Maya asked, "Can we drink warm apple cider after the hayride?"
D
Maya asked, "Can we drink warm apple cider after the hayride"?
6
Question 6 Solution
Correct Answer: C
Maya asked, "Can we drink warm apple cider after the hayride?"
✓ Comma after "asked" • Question mark stays inside quotes!
C
Trap A
Missing Comma
Student(s) did not place a comma after "asked".
Trap B
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) enclosed Maya's name in quotes.
Trap D
Question Mark Outside
Student(s) put question mark outside: hayride"?
Question Rule: Question marks stay INSIDE the quotation marks!
7
Pumpkin Patch Surprise
Question 7 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
Liam shouted "We found the biggest pumpkin in the patch!"
B
Liam shouted, "We found the biggest pumpkin in the patch!"
C
"Liam shouted, We found the biggest pumpkin in the patch!"
D
Liam shouted, "We found the biggest pumpkin in the patch"!
7
Question 7 Solution
Correct Answer: B
Liam shouted, "We found the biggest pumpkin in the patch!"
✓ Comma before quotes • Exclamation mark stays inside!
B
Trap A
Missing Comma
Student(s) did not put a comma after "shouted".
Trap C
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) enclosed the speaker in quotes.
Trap D
Exclamation Outside
Student(s) put mark outside: patch"!
Exclamation Rule: Keep exclamation points inside quotation marks!
8
Autumn Science Textbook
Question 8 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
The book states, "Autumn days grow cooler as the earth tilts".
B
The book states "Autumn days grow cooler as the earth tilts."
C
"The book states, Autumn days grow cooler as the earth tilts."
D
The book states, "Autumn days grow cooler as the earth tilts."
8
Question 8 Solution
Correct Answer: D
The book states, "Autumn days grow cooler as the earth tilts."
✓ Comma introduces quote • Capital "A" • Period inside!
D
Trap A
Period Outside
Student(s) put period outside: tilts".
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) did not use a comma after "states".
Trap C
Quoting Citation Tag
Student(s) put quotes around "The book states".
Text Evidence Rule: Comma → "Quote starts with capital letter!"
9
Campfire Marshmallows
Question 9 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
Sofia cheered, "The campfire is ready for marshmallows!"
B
Sofia cheered "The campfire is ready for marshmallows!"
C
"Sofia cheered, The campfire is ready for marshmallows!"
D
Sofia cheered, "The campfire is ready for marshmallows"!
9
Question 9 Solution
Correct Answer: A
Sofia cheered, "The campfire is ready for marshmallows!"
✓ Comma after "cheered" • Exclamation point safely inside!
A
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) did not put a comma after "cheered".
Trap C
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) put quotes around Sofia's name.
Trap D
Exclamation Outside
Student(s) put mark outside: marshmallows"!
Almost to the finish! Keep your momentum!
10
Migrating Geese Article
Question 10 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
The scientist reported, "Geese fly south in a giant V-shape each fall".
B
The scientist reported "Geese fly south in a giant V-shape each fall."
C
"The scientist reported, Geese fly south in a giant V-shape each fall."
D
The scientist reported, "Geese fly south in a giant V-shape each fall."
10
Question 10 Solution
Correct Answer: D
The scientist reported, "Geese fly south in a giant V-shape each fall."
✓ Comma introduces citation • Capital "G" • Period inside!
D
Trap A
Period Outside
Student(s) put period outside: fall".
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) missed the comma after "reported".
Trap C
Quoting Citation Tag
Student(s) put quotes around "The scientist reported".
Two-thirds complete! 5 final challenges ahead!
11
Jumping in Leaves
Question 11 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
"Oliver shouted, Jump into the giant leaf pile!"
B
Oliver shouted "Jump into the giant leaf pile!"
C
Oliver shouted, "Jump into the giant leaf pile!"
D
Oliver shouted, "Jump into the giant leaf pile"!
11
Question 11 Solution
Correct Answer: C
Oliver shouted, "Jump into the giant leaf pile!"
✓ Comma after "shouted" • Exclamation point safely inside!
C
Trap A
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) put quotes around Oliver's name.
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) missed the comma after "shouted".
Trap D
Exclamation Outside
Student(s) placed mark outside: pile"!
Dialogue Rule: Speaker → COMMA → OPEN QUOTE!
12
Grandma's Apple Pie
Question 12 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
Grandma asked "Would you like cinnamon on your warm apple pie?"
B
Grandma asked, "Would you like cinnamon on your warm apple pie?"
C
"Grandma asked, Would you like cinnamon on your warm apple pie?"
D
Grandma asked, "Would you like cinnamon on your warm apple pie"?
12
Question 12 Solution
Correct Answer: B
Grandma asked, "Would you like cinnamon on your warm apple pie?"
✓ Comma after "asked" • Question mark safely inside!
B
Trap A
Missing Comma
Student(s) forgot the comma after "asked".
Trap C
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) put quotes around Grandma's name.
Trap D
Question Mark Outside
Student(s) left mark outside: pie"?
Question Rule: Question marks stay inside closing quotes!
13
Squirrels & Nuts
Question 13 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
The article reports, "Squirrels can hide thousands of nuts each autumn".
B
The article reports "Squirrels can hide thousands of nuts each autumn."
C
"The article reports, Squirrels can hide thousands of nuts each autumn."
D
The article reports, "Squirrels can hide thousands of nuts each autumn."
13
Question 13 Solution
Correct Answer: D
The article reports, "Squirrels can hide thousands of nuts each autumn."
✓ Comma introduces citation • Capital "S" • Period inside!
D
Trap A
Period Outside
Student(s) put period outside: autumn".
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) missed the comma after "reports".
Trap C
Quoting Citation Tag
Student(s) put quotes around "The article reports".
Citation Rule: Comma before quote • Period inside closing quote!
14
Football Championship
Question 14 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
Carlos cheered, "Our school won the championship football game!"
B
Carlos cheered "Our school won the championship football game!"
C
"Carlos cheered, Our school won the championship football game!"
D
Carlos cheered, "Our school won the championship football game"!
14
Question 14 Solution
Correct Answer: A
Carlos cheered, "Our school won the championship football game!"
✓ Comma after "cheered" • Exclamation point safe inside!
A
Trap B
Missing Comma
Student(s) did not put a comma after "cheered".
Trap C
Quoting Speaker
Student(s) put quotes around Carlos's name.
Trap D
Exclamation Outside
Student(s) put mark outside: game"!
Only 1 more question left! You are on the final stretch!
15
Autumn Morning Frost
Question 15 of 15
Choose the sentence that is punctuated correctly:
A
The meteorologist noted "Morning frost forms when autumn temperatures drop below freezing."
B
"The meteorologist noted, Morning frost forms when autumn temperatures drop below freezing."
C
The meteorologist noted, "Morning frost forms when autumn temperatures drop below freezing."
D
The meteorologist noted, "Morning frost forms when autumn temperatures drop below freezing".
15
Question 15 Solution
Correct Answer: C
The meteorologist noted, "Morning frost forms when autumn temperatures drop below freezing."
✓ Comma after "noted" • Capital "M" • Period inside!
C
Trap A
Missing Comma
Student(s) missed the comma after "noted".
Trap B
Quoting Citation Tag
Student(s) put quotes around the introductory tag.
Trap D
Period Outside
Student(s) put period outside: freezing".
PERFECT 15/15! You have completely conquered 4.L.2b!
Quotation Master Trophy!
15 for 15 Mastered
1
Comma Before Quotes
Always put a comma right before opening quotation marks when introducing dialogue or citations.
2
Capitalize Inside
The first word of the direct quote must always begin with a capital letter.
3
End Marks Inside
Periods, question marks, and exclamation marks stay tucked safely INSIDE the quotes.
4
Only Spoken Words
Never wrap the speaker tag (who is talking) inside the quotation marks!
Speaker Tag , "Quote goes here."
