Reported Speech

Lesson Objective: Reported Speech

​1. I'm sticking this poster on the wall.
2.I don't understand what he is saying.
3. This teacher gives too much homework.
4. This is a boring lesson.
5. I don't have a pencil.
6. I'm going to playa tennis after school.
7. I hate tennis.
8. I can go with you!
9. I love this class.

What is it for?

USE: to tell somene what someone else said.
ANALYSIS and TESTING YOUR KNOWLEDGE: How would you report what these students said?
REMINDER RULES: one step back in time
perspective change (person, time, tense, object...)

​​What do you need to know about Reported Speech?

​Reporting Verbs

REMEMBER:
Each verb conveys a specific meaning.
Depending on the reporting verb used the pattern of the following verb/structure changes.

Examples:
He suggested goING to the movies.
She offered TO pick me up at 7.00 p.m.
She said THAT she wanted to sleep.

​Reporting Cards