The document outlines three rules for punctuating and formatting dialogue: 1) Use quotation marks around direct quotes; 2) Periods and commas go inside the closing quotation mark; 3) Start a new paragraph every time the speaker changes and indent the new line. It provides examples showing Mrs. Huff scolding her students about their assignment being due Monday and reminding them of the deadline.

1. Dialogue Rules How to Punctuate and Format Dialogue

2. Use quotation marks around the words someone is saying: “ Get to work,” Mrs. Huff screamed. “Your rough draft is due Monday.” Rule 1

3. Periods and commas go INSIDE quotations marks. “ Get to work,” Mrs. Huff screamed. “Your rough draft is due Monday.” Rule 2

4. Indent: Start a new paragraph every time you change speakers. “ This is a major grade,” said Mrs. Huff through gritted teeth. “ We know,” Johnny said, rolling his eyes in typical teenage fashion. Her students were finally settling down to work, no doubt crafting masterpieces. “ Don’t forget: your rough draft is due Monday,” Mrs. Huff said, confident her students would come through by Monday. Rule 3