Reported speech, also known as indirect speech, expresses the meaning of what was said, but does not repeat the exact words of the speaker. For example, ‘He said that he was going to drive to work.’Direct speech is when the exact words...

Pupil outcome: I can use direct and reported speech and I can use a range of cohesive devices to connect ideas. Key learning points: - A journalistic report contains factual statements mixed with different individuals' perspectives. - It...

Pupil outcome: I can write the final main paragraph and conclusion of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a journalistic report based on the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - In a journalistic report,...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the structure and content of a journalistic report about a fictional climate protest. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - The introduction of a journalistic report will...

Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction and first two main paragraphs of a journalistic report about the events in the resolution of 'When the Sky Falls'. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second paragraph of the build-up of ‘A Christmas Carol’. Key learning points: - The second paragraph of the build-up heightens the suspense and reveals the Ghost of Jacob Marley. - Precise vocabulary is...

Pupil outcome: I can write the build-up of 'The Viewer'. Key learning points: - The purpose of the build-up is to develop the plot and characters, introduce a problem and start to build up tension. - Internal thoughts are the thoughts,...

Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction and first main paragraph of a journalistic report about a fictional climate protest. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and it combines factual statements with...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second and third main paragraphs of a journalistic report about a fictional climate protest. Key learning points: - A journalistic report has a formal tone and combines factual statements with different...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write the quotes section of a journalistic report. Key learning points: - The quotes paragraph is used to share information from people who were at the scene or know more about the event. - Quotes add...

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...

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...

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,...

In this lesson you can learn about three verbs: will, would, might. These verbs can be really difficult to use correctly. In this lesson, you'll learn what these three verbs mean, and how to use will, would and might...

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...