I.

OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, learners are expected to:

1. Indicate sentences whether it is Direct or Reported Speech
2. use direct and reported speech correctly in varied contexts
A. Content Standards The learner demonstrates understanding of: pre-colonial Philippine
literature as a means of connecting to the past; various reading
styles; ways of determining word meaning; the sounds of English
and the prosodic features of speech; and correct subject-verb
agreement
B. Performance The learner transfers learning by: showing appreciation for the
Standards literature of the past; comprehending texts using appropriate
reading styles; participating in conversations using appropriate
context-dependent expressions; producing English sounds correctly
and using the prosodic features of speech effectively in various
situations; and observing correct subject-verb agreement.
C. Most Essential Use direct and reported speech appropriately in varied contexts
Learning
Competencies
(MELC)
D. Enabling Recognize the parts of a simple paragraph
Competencies
II.CONTENT DIRECT AND REPORTED SPEECH
III.LEARNING
RESOURCES

A. References
a. Teacher’s
Guide Pages

b. Learner’s
Material Pages
c. Textbook GRADE 7 PIVOT 4A LEARNERS’ MATERIAL, Quarter 1, English
Pages

d. Additional Worksheet Quarter 1- Week 5

Materials from
Learning
Resources
B. List of Learning Canva Presentation
Resources for Interactive English Challenge
Development and
Engagement
Activities
IV.PROCEDURES
A. Introduction

Introduction to the Lesson

This lesson describes the importance and differences

between direct and reported speech. This also explains different
ways and processes to be considered in converting direct speech to
reported speech and vice versa. The learners are expected to
identify the difference between direct and reported speech; use
direct and reported speech appropriately; and understand and follow
 the rules.

Learning Task 1: The learners will analyze the group of statements.

They will write down their observations in their notebook. (LM p. 21)
Direct Speech Reported Speech
Joan said, “I will finish my assignments.”
Joan said that she would finish her assignments.
He said to me, “What are you cooking?”
He asked me what I was cooking.
She said, “My friend visited yesterday.”
She said that her friend had visited the day before.
Kenneth said to Lisa, “Close the door.”
Kenneth ordered Lisa to close the door
Dianne said, “Will I pass the test?”
Dianne asked whether shewould pass the test.

Goal Orientation:
● The learners will do the walkthrough of the lesson expectations.
● In this part, the content of the lesson will be presented, and the
learning goals will also be introduced.
B. Development
Learning Task 2: The learners will tell whether each of the following
statements is a direct or reported speech. They will write their
answers on their notebook.(LM p. 21)
1. Rey writes, “To see is to believe.”
2. Bonnie said, “I am one in a million.”
3. Jonathan said that he joined the Tiktok Dance
Challenge. 4. He announced that he would marry next
month.
5. They wrote that they found a new treasure.
6. Carla says, “I am a woman.”
7. Trisha said to me, “Did you get home safely?
8. David said that he is going to Cavite today.
9. James said, “ I bought my own car.”
10. Trisha asked me if I had gotten home safely.

● The learners may check their answers on page 38 of their

module to determine if they are successful to differentiate direct
from reported speech.
● Discussion on Direct and Reported Speech
 Discuss “PAST AND PERFECT TENSE”
  Present and discuss the Basic Rules in Changing Direct
Speech (DS) to Reported Speech (RS)
 Present an activity to test their understanding.
Directions: Analyze the given sentences. Identify whether the
sentence below is direct or reported speech. Write DIRECT if the
statement is the exact words spoken by the speaker; write
REPORTED if the statement was expressed without quoting the
exact words of the speaker. Write your answer before the number.
_______1. “Where does Maria live?” he asked.
_______2. Kuya suggested that we have get something to
eat.
_______3. My mother said that festivals are occasions to
celebrate.
_______4. “I am proud of your achievements’’, the father said
to his son.
_______5. The teacher said, “Wash your hands properly.”
_______6. “Please sanitize your hands using alcohol before
entering the mall,” the security guard reminded.
_______7. My mother pointed out that it was necessary to
maintain physical distancing because of the virus.
_______8. Jose stated that he was ready to come back to
school.
_______9. Mang Victor mentioned that his wife and two
children were nurses.
_______10. The police officer at the checkpoint told me to
show my quarantine pass.

C. Engagement
ENGLISH CHALLENGE: Who Said What?

Direction: Match the parts of sentences from Column A with the

phrases from Column B to form logical sentences.

The winner will receive an extra point.

D. Assimilation
COMPREHENSION CHECK!
Read Aloud!
 Direction: Read the passage below. Then, complete the table by
identifying the direct and reported speech used in the selection.

V.REFLECTION Let’s Talk!

Directions: Turn the following dialogues into reported speech
and vice versa for direct speech. Write your answer inside the
boxes or speech balloons provided.