Grammar II: Reported Speech (Yes/No Questions)
Learning Objective
Total Time: 1 minute
Students will be able to transform direct questions into reported speech accurately.
Assessments
Total Time: 2 minutes
Students will demonstrate their ability to convert ten questions from direct to reported speech in a written exercise.
Key Points
Total Time: 5 minutes
Definition of reported speech and its importance in communication.
The structure: reporting verb + change in pronouns + tense adjustments (if applicable).
Examples of turning questions into reported speech.
Opening
Total Time: 5 minutes
Begin with a quick interactive game: each student will ask a partner a question (any question they want).
Then, have students share one question they heard and walk through the process as a class to convert it into reported speech.
Introduction to New Material
Total Time: 10 minutes
Provide a mini-lesson on how to convert direct questions into reported speech.
Discuss reporting verbs (e.g., said, asked, inquired).
Write examples on the board, converting questions from direct to reported speech together.
Highlight common changes in structure and potential pitfalls, such as maintaining the correct tense.
Guided Practice
Total Time: 10 minutes
In pairs, students will work on a handout containing direct questions to convert into reported speech.
Encourage them to help each other and discuss their choices.
Circulate around the room to provide support and check for understanding.
Independent Practice
Total Time: 7 minutes
Have each student complete a short quiz on transforming six additional questions into reported speech individually.
Ensure they refer back to their notes and the board to aid their answers.
Closing
Total Time: 3 minutes
Review the correct answers to the quiz as a class, discussing any errors and clarifying misunderstandings.
Have a few students share what they found challenging about converting questions.
Extension Activity
Total Time: 2 minutes
For students who finish early, ask them to create a dialogue using reported speech by combining several converted questions from the lesson.
Homework
Total Time: 2 minutes
Assign students to write five direct questions they would ask a family member, then convert those into reported speech for the next class.
Standards Aligned
Total Time: 1 minute
Aligns with the Nepalese English curriculum focusing on grammatical skills and effective communication.