AT3 - Unit 8 Reported Speech

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• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Agenda Today

UNIT 8:

- Reported speech

- Video

Reported speech?

Summary

Direct speech: the literal, exact words someone says  “I am very angry with you” 

Indirected or reported speech: when you tell someone what somebody else said. He said he was very angry with me. 

What changes:  - Tense (backshifting)  - Pronouns ( I, we, you)  - Pronouns (here → there, this → that, these → those)  - Adverbials of time (yesterday → the day before, tomorrow→ the following/ next day)  

About time...

"I ate mangoes yesterday"

She said that she had eaten mangoes yesterday

Why is this a problem? 

Chart

Find the chart HERE

Practice!

TOGETHER:
CB p. 84 ex. 1, 2

Practice!

In PAIRS:
Reported statements
CB p. 84 ex. 3, 4

Practice!

CB p. 84 ex. 6

Tip: underline the verbs. It helps you with back-shifting. 

Check:  verbs, pronouns, time

Watching Skills

After watching the news clip, you have to report what was mentioned.

Write down a few sentences (not all, don't worry).

Report the most important piece(s) of news you would like to share with your classmates

Extra explanation and practice

For more explanation on the basics of Reported speech (if needed):

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/reported-speech.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-wTVCByxzk

For more exercises (advanced and proficiency) on Reported speech (if needed):

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/reported-speech-exercise-4.html

https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/grammar/reported-speech/reporting-stupid-quotes/20770

Video Support

Here are some explanations in Dutch about Reported/Indirect Speech.