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ELA.5.AOR.8.1Determine an author's use of figurative and technical language in literary, informational, and multimedia texts

Essential Question

How does an author’s use of dialogue reveal characters and move the story forward?

I Can Statement

I can identify dialogue in a text and explain how it shows what characters are like, how they feel, and how it helps develop the plot?

Let's Focus

Today, we're going to explore another powerful tool authors use to bring their stories to life - dialogue!"

Author's Craft

​What is Dialogue?

Dialogue is the written conversation between characters in a story.

Author's Craft

✨ Features of Dialogue

• Talking – Dialogue is when characters or people are speaking.

  • Example: “I like apples,” said Mia.

• Quotation Marks (“ ”) – These marks show exactly what someone says.

  • Example: “Look at the rainbow!” shouted Ben.

• Speaker Tag – Tells who is talking (said, asked, shouted, whispered, etc.).

  • Example: “I’m ready for recess,” said Leo.

• Shows Feelings – The way people talk tells us how they feel.

  • Example: “That thunder scared me,” whispered Ana.

• Moves the Text Forward – Dialogue helps us understand what is happening.

  • Example: “Let’s go to the park,” said Dad. → Now we know where they are going!

Author's Craft

​What is the Purpose ofDialogue?

To Make Reading Fun

• Talking makes the text feel like a story, not just facts.

• Example:“Wow, look at that giant whale!” said Mia.
  This helps kids get excited about learning about whales.

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Author's Craft

​What is the Purpose ofDialogue?

To Show Real People

• Talking can show what people really said.

• Example: “I have a dream,” said Dr. King.
  This helps us learn from real people in history.

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Author's Craft

​What is the Purpose ofDialogue?

To Help Explain

• Talking can help explain something in an easy way.

• Example:“The sun gives us light and heat,” said Dad.
  This makes the idea clear and simple.

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