Quoted and reported speech, also referred to as direct and indirect speech, are used
frequently, both in writing and in everyday speech. Journalists use quoted speech in
their articles, and everyone uses the odd quote when relating an interesting story.
Reported speech can be found in business writing, journalistic writing, and again, in
everyday speech.
This module introduces reported speech in six one-hour lessons. Each lesson has
similar components: a note to the teacher, power point slides with explanations of
key features, practice exercises for the student, homework exercises and an answer
key.
Who should use this module?
Teachers can use this module to teach the fundamentals of direct and indirect
speech, and learners of English can use it to self-study. Successful use of reported
speech requires knowledge of several verb tenses in English; therefore students
should be at the intermediate level before attempting the lessons in this module.
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Course Goals
Students will learn the fundamentals of quoted and reported speech in English.
Course Content Learning Objectives
After successful completion of this module, students will be able to
LO1 recognize and understand the difference between quoted and reported
speech.
LO2 use correct punctuation when writing quotes.
LO3 identify what makes a good quote.
LO4 make the necessary verb tense changes required for formal reported speech.
LO5 make the necessary reference changes required for reported speech.
LO6 use reported speech for both statements and questions using correct
structure and grammar.
LO7 use embedded questions correctly.
LO8 use reported speech for instructions, commands, requests and invitations
