LESSON PLAN

Class: 8I2 Week: 10 Subject: Grammar

Framework Learning objectives: Success criteria:
ref: As a result of this lesson, students will be able to:  Can I define 'indirect speech’?
• define 'indirect speech’  Can I explain when indirect speech would be
• explain when indirect speech would be used used?
• convert direct speech to indirect speech in different tenses  Can I convert direct speech to indirect speech
• use reported speech correctly in speaking and writing in different tenses?
 Can I use reported speech correctly in speaking
and writing?
Previous learning: N/A
Activities
Timing Descriptio W/ Resources Evidence of
n G/I W: achievement
whole Q&A: question /
class; answer
G: group; D: discussion
I: O: observation
individua M: marked work
l
Anticipatory set (Lead-in/Warmer)
“In a village at the base of a mountain, there is a barber who W/I handouts O, Q&A
cuts the hair of everyone who does not cut their own hair. D
5mins Does the barber cut his own hair?”

The teacher sets a two-minute time limit and have the students
discuss in pairs. Walk around the room and ask them
questions: What did B say in response to this question?

Suggested answers:

A: B said that the barber got his hair cut by another barber in
the neighboring village.

B: A thinks that if the barber were bald then he wouldn’t need

 to cut his hair.

Lesson development
10 mins - The teacher shows some sentences on the screen. Notebooks, screen
- Students will decide which sentence is Indirect speech, W/G Q&A
which sentence is Direct speech D
- Students will answer the question: What is the difference
between direct and indirect speech?

5 mins - The teacher asks students when to use reported speech and Screen, notebook D
some reported verbs that they have learned W/I O
- Teacher checks their answers and gives feedback.

10 mins - The teacher demonstrates the form of reported speech and W/I Screen, notebook Q&A
gives examples, then show them the differences between
tenses in direct and indirect speech
- Students give their answers

10 mins - The teacher asks students what is an imperative and give W/I Screen, notebook Q&A
some examples.
- The teacher shows some notes about imperatives when
making indirect speech.

10 mins - The teacher shows examples and asks students to highlight W/I Screen, notebook Q&A
the differences of time expressions between indirect and
direct speech.
- Teacher asks students to take notes.

10 mins - The teacher demonstrates how to make a reported speech W/I Screen, notebook Q&A
question (Wh- question and Yes No question) D
- Students give some examples.

30 mins - The teacher explains how to complete each tasks step by I handouts Q&A
step. Students will complete the worksheet individually. D
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Closure
5 mins Students write down 2 things that they have learned in the I/W handouts Q&A, O.
lesson
Organisation: details of differentiation / groups / adult role (linked to activities): Notes / extension opportunities / homework:
Teacher can use the individual/group participation of students (introducing themselves,
games and review questions), as well as the answering of the student book and activity
book to identify students who need extra support.

Reflection
Use the space below to reflect on your lesson. Answer the most relevant questions from the box on the left about
your lesson.
Were the learning objectives/lesson focus realistic? What did the learners learn today?
What was the learning atmosphere like?
Did I stick to timings?
What changes did I make from my plan and why?
Summary evaluation
What two things really went well (consider both teaching and learning)?
1:

2:
What two things would have improved the lesson (consider both teaching and learning)?
1:

2:

What have I learned from this lesson about the class or individuals that will inform my next lesson?

Next steps
What will I teach next based on learners’ understanding of this lesson?