How can I teach Quotations to an eighth grade class?

Torrie Weissenbach: What kind of quotations do you mean:Quotations as in: "When the character of a man is not clear to you, look at his friends." --- Japanese ProverbOr...Quotations as in how to use quotation marks:Sally asked, "Did you get your homework finished?"Let me know which kind you mean and then I'd be glad to offer a few suggestions....Show more

Dexter Dicostanzo: It depends on the types of quotations that you have to use.If you can choose your own quotations, I would go to a web site with a lot of quotations and choose easy ones that the kids in your class could understand. There are a lot of quotes from Walt Disney and Mr. Rodgers that are easy. There are also quotes from famous people on the Internet.Anyway...even if you have to use a certain type of quote, make sure that you show the quote to the class on the overhead and then have them write down what they think it means in their own words. Then ask them to talk in groups about the quote that they! like best and why they like it.I would use a couple of examples in class and then for homework I would have a few quotes typed up on a worksheet and ask them to write down what they think the quote means in their own words. Then, have them choose their favorite quote from the list and explain why it is their favorite quote....Show more