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Writing a Narrative: Part 2 Language Elements
An Introduction to narratives. Part 2 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video explains common language elements such as noun groups, text connectives and use of adverbs.
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Using Speech Marks | Punctuating Direct Speech
Learn how to use speech marks (and other punctuation) to punctuate direct speech.
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Writing a Narrative: Part 3 Orientation
An Introduction to narratives. Part 3 in our series 'Planning & Writing a Narrative'. This video demonstrates how to plan and write an effective orientation (introduction).
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ESL - Indirect/Reported Speech
Mr. P. will begin the lesson by explaining the two types of speech. He will then delve into each speech by giving examples. Finally, he will explain how direct speech can be changed into indirect speech, among other things, by reporting...
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Indirect Speech in Italian: Il Discorso Indiretto
What is il discorso indiretto, or indirect speech? This is something we would use when wanting to report what was said by someone else. This can actually get quite complicated depending on the tenses involved, so let's go through as many...
Englishing
Lesson on DIRECT and INDIRECT SPEECH (He said he had understood my lesson.)
We use the direct speech when are speaking. But if we want to report what someone else said we have to use indirect speech. To do that, we go a tense back to report it. There is an exception to this rule: when we are reporting something...
Englishing
Lesson on REPORTED SPEECH (He said I looked tired today)
In this lesson , Mr. P./Marc delves into direct and indirect or reported speech. He will go through five rules to remember when making a reported statement: 1. Change tenses, 2. Change pronouns, time expressions, adverbs, articles, etc....
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KS2 Primary English Age 9-13 - Vocabulary: Direct Speech - Explained
SchoolOnline's Primary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners and skilled teachers. Ideal for ages 9-13, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in...
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GCSE Secondary English Age 13-17 - Vocabulary: Direct Speech - Explained
SchoolOnline's Secondary English videos are brilliant, bite-size tutorial videos delivered by examiners. Ideal for ages 13-17, they cover every key skill in English Reading and Writing that students need to master in clear and easy to...
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How to use SAY, TELL, SPEAK and TALK | Confusing English Verbs
What is the difference between say, tell, speak and talk? Knowing when and how to use these verbs can be very confusing because they have such similar meanings! In this video we will carefully look at how to use say, tell, speak and talk...
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Transforming Indirect Speech into Direct Speech
In this video, the teacher explains the difference between indirect and direct speech in writing. They provide examples and guide students through the process of changing indirect speech into direct speech to make characters and stories...