REPORTED S P EE CH

AN INTRODUCTION
READ THIS TEXT
Calvin sat hammering nails into his mother’s
coffee table. As she ran into the room she
excitedly asked him what he was doing. Calvin
thought for a minute and sweetly asked if this
was some sort of trick question.
 WRITE THE TEXT AS IF THE
CHARACTERS WERE SAYING IT
THE ORIGINAL

How close were you?

WHAT CHANGED?

Calvin sat hammering nails into his mother’s coffee table. As

she ran into the room she excitedly asked him what he was
doing. Calvin thought for a minute and sweetly asked if this
was some sort of trick question.
THINGS THAT NEED TO CHANGE
Pronouns
Tense
Modal verbs
Time
Place
PRONOUNS
Direct
“We’ll phone later and let you know.”
‘I’m having the interview at four o’clock.'
“What acting have you done?”
Reported
They said they’d phone later and let me know.
She said she was having the interview at four o’clock.
They asked me what acting I had done
Play “Double Trouble”
TENSE Watch this video

Direct Reported
“We’ll phone later and let you know.” They said they’d phone later and let me know.
future past
‘I’m having the interview at four o’clock.' She said she was having the interview at four o’clock.
present continuous past continuous
“What acting have you done?” They asked what acting I had done
present perfect past perfect
Play “Oh Really”
 Activity
Direct Reported
“I will text you later.”
“Would you like to stay for
dinner?”
“I am going to have to
speak to your mother.”
“You should always wear
the correct uniform to
school.”
“I’m going to miss my bus!”

1. Highlight the verb in each sentence.

2. Highlight the pronoun in each sentence.
MODAL VERBS
Direct
“We will phone later and let you know.”
“Can you speak any foreign languages?”
“We may contact your references.”
“You must/have to arrive to work at 7am.”
Reported
They said they would phone later and let me know.
They asked if I could speak any foreign languages.
They said they might contact my references.
They told me I had to arrive at work at 7am.
 Guided Instruction
Direct Reported
“I will text you later.”
“Would you like to stay for
dinner?”
“I am going to have to
speak to your mother.”
“You should always wear
the correct uniform to
school.”
“I’m going to miss my bus!”
 Activity
Direct Reported
“I will text you later.” He said that he would text me later.
“Would you like to stay for She asked if I would like to stay for dinner.
dinner?”
“I am going to have to He said he would have to speak to my mother.
speak to your mother.”
“You should always wear He told he that I should always wear the correct
the correct uniform to uniform to school.
school.”
“I’m going to miss my bus!” Jack said he was going to miss his bus.

1. Highlight the verb in each sentence.

2. Highlight the pronoun in each sentence.
Individual Modal Verbs activity
You try it!
Turn this cartoon into reported speech
Reported Speech
Starter
Recap: finish this sentence in your book:

“When changing direct speech into reported speech, two

word classes that often change in the sentence are _________
and __________.”
TIME &
PLACE
TIME &
PLACE
TIME &
PLACE
 Interview time!
In groups of 4, take turns to ask each other the questions
on the back of the sheet.

When it is your turn to answer, answer the question

verbally and clearly in a full sentence. The rest of the
group must then write down what you said as reported
speech.

Once you have answered, you can ask the next question.
Reported Speech
Starter
Look at my marking in your book.
1. Rewrite the 3 sentences I have chosen correctly.
2. Write out any underlined spellings 3 times.
Reported Speech
Reported or indirect speech is a way of retelling statements or dialogue
without directly quoting what was said. The modal verbs 'will', 'can', 'may'
(possibility) and 'must' (obligation) have an indirect form when used in
reported speech.

Example: "I can ski very well," she said. "I will see you later," he promised. She
said she could ski very well. He promised he would see us later.
Who inspires you?
Think about a time when someone influenced you to do
something new or inspired you.
What did the person say to influence you?
What instructions or advice did they give you?
What questions did they ask you?
 Who inspires you?
Write a report of what was said. Try to use at least four modal verbs in
your response.
E.g. When I was young, my brother gave me some very helpful advice
about playing football. He told me that I should always make the most of
being part of a team, and that I must rely on others to succeed. He also told
me that the best players were the ones that always worked the hardest
and could take risks.
Introductory Verbs
• Which verb would you use to report what is
quoted here?
• You shouldn’t go outside after dark as it is
dangerous.
Introductory Verbs
• I will disown you if you do not marry Paris.
• You shouldn’t go to the Capulet’s party.
• Can you please forget Rosaline for just a
minute?
 Let’s Practice: verb + to + infinitive
Verb Quotation Reported Speech
agreed I will marry Romeo and Juliet.  
offered I am happy to marry you now.  
refused I will not marry Paris.  

demanded I must see the Friar right now.  

threatened   Lord Capulet threatened to disown Juliet.

promised   Juliet promised to kill herself.
claimed   Romeo claimed to kill Tybalt in self-defense.
Let’s Practice: Your turn Verb
Write a quotation for your friend to turn into reported speech. agreed
Think about using one of the following introductory verbs .
offered
Here’s my example:
refused
OK! I will give you some money. You can stop asking now.
demanded

Which verb should I use? threatened

How do I change it to reported speech? promised
You try and have your neighbor turn it into reported speech. Are claimed
they correct? Share the best one from your group.
 Let’s Practice: verb + indirect object + to + infinitive
advised Juliet, you should marry Paris now.  

allowed   The Prince allowed Romeo to be banished.

begged Please, father! Change your mind.  

commanded Juliet, you will marry Paris.  

He encouraged Romeo to look at other

encouraged  
women.

forbade You are not allowed to look me in the eye.  

Lord Capulet invited a few people to come

invited  
to the wedding. 
 Let’s Practice: verb + indirect object + to + infinitive
wanted Lord Capulet wanted her to marry Paris.

“You will go home and be cheerful. Then

instructed
you will mix the potion and drink it.”

permitted He permitted Juliet to go to confession.

urged “You should do as your father tells you.”

ordered Her father ordered her to marry Paris.

reminded “Don’t forget to get this note to Romeo.”

Juliet’s mother warned her to do as her

warned
father said.
 Let’s Practice: verb + ing
accused Friar Lawrence accused Romeo of
____ of falling in love to easily.

denied “I did not kill Tybalt on purpose.”

Romeo insisted on staying if it would

insisted on
make Juliet happy.

suggested Maybe you should just marry Paris.

 Verb

Let’s Practice: Your turn

advised wanted

allowed instructed

Write a quotation for your friend to turn into reported begged permitted
speech. Think about using one of the following
introductory verbs. commanded urged

You try and have your neighbor turn it into reported encouraged ordered
speech. Are they correct? Share the best one from forbade reminded
your group.
invited warned
 Let’s Practice: verb + that + clause
complain I don’t want to marry Paris but I have to.

deny Romeo denied that he killed Tybalt.

When you awake Romeo will be there for
explained
you.
Romeo promised that his last breath would
promised
be with Juliet.
boasted I am the greatest fighter in Verona.
informed The second friar informed the Friar that his
_______ message did not reach Romeo.

claimed Dreamers often lie! Mercutio

Benvolio agreed that they should just go to
agreed
the party.
suggested Juliet, you should fake your own death.
 Verb

complained
Let’s Practice: Your turn denied

Write a quotation for your friend to turn into reported explained

speech. Think about using one of the following promised
introductory verbs.
boasted
You try and have your neighbor turn it into reported
speech. Are they correct? Share the best one from informed
your group. claimed
agreed
suggested
Two Kahoots

• Choose the Correct Reporting Verb

• Complete the Sentence