Mastering Reported Speech in Aviation

Mastering Reported Speech in Aviation

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to understand the concept of reported speech in aviation and its importance in communication.

Introduce the topic and set the learning goal for the students.

What do you already know about reported speech in aviation?

What is Reported Speech?

Reported speech is a way of communicating what someone else has said. It is also known as indirect speech, where the words of the speaker are reported by another person.

Explain what reported speech is and provide examples.

Importance of Reported Speech in Aviation

Reported speech is crucial in aviation as it ensures clear and concise communication between pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground crew. It helps to avoid misunderstandings and reduces the risk of accidents.

Discuss the importance of reported speech in aviation and its impact on safety.

Rules of Reported Speech

In reported speech, the verb tense changes to reflect the reporting verb's tense. Direct speech is changed to indirect speech. Pronouns and time expressions also change in reported speech.

Explain the rules of reported speech and provide examples.

Examples of Reported Speech in Aviation

Examples of reported speech in aviation include 'The pilot said he was experiencing engine trouble' and 'The air traffic controller told the pilot to climb to 10,000 feet.'

Provide examples of reported speech in aviation and ask students to identify the reporting verb, tense changes, and pronoun changes.

Interactive Exercise

Provide a passage with direct speech and ask students to convert it to reported speech using the rules discussed in the lesson.

Provide an interactive exercise for the students to practice converting direct speech to reported speech.

Reporting Verbs

There are several reporting verbs used in aviation, such as 'said', 'reported', 'informed', 'advised', and 'instructed'. It is essential to use the correct reporting verb to convey the intended meaning accurately.

Discuss the different reporting verbs used in aviation and their meanings.

Conclusion

Reported speech is an essential aspect of communication in aviation. It helps to ensure clear and concise communication and reduces the risk of accidents. By mastering reported speech, pilots, air traffic controllers, and ground crew can communicate effectively and safely.

Summarize the key points of the lesson and emphasize its importance in aviation.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.