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学英语报社 全新课标理念，优质课程资源Unit 1 FriendshipPeriod 2 A sample lesson plan for Learning about Language(Direct & Indirect Speech statements & questions)IntroductionIn this period students will be helped by the teacher first to discover useful words and expressions, and then to discover and use useful structures: Direct & Indirect Speech () statements & questions.Objectives To help students understand and use direct and indirect speech in statements and questions To help students learn to use some useful words and expressionsProcedures1. Warming up by reading aloud Reading and reading aloud are the two very important things to do while learning English. So, to begin with, you are to read the text on page 2 aloud to the tape. Lets see who read aloud with the best pronunciation and intonation.2. Discovering words and expressionsTurn to page 4 and do Exercises 1, 2 and 3. Then make a check on your answers. 3. Learning about grammarDirect speechIn direct speech, the original speakers exact words are given and are indicated by quotation marks. “I dont know what to do,” said Dean.In some grammar books, said Dean is referred to as a reporting clause. “I dont know what to do,” is referred to as the reported clause. Indirect speechIn indirect speech, the exact meaning of the speakers words is given, but the exact words are not directly quoted. Dean said that he didnt know what to do. To convert direct speech into indirect speech: If the main verb is past tense, present tense verbs in that clause must also be changed to past tense.Dean said that he didnt know what to do. First and second person pronouns must be changed to third person pronouns.Dean said that he didnt know what to do. (The word that can often be left out: Dean said he didnt know what to do.) Indirect questionsThe same rules apply to indirect questions as to indirect statements. The difference is that a wh- clause is used instead of a that clause. Direct question: “Did Maramas horse win a prize?” Owen asked. Indirect questions: Owen asked whether (or if) Maramas horse had won a prize.Direct question: “Why wont you marry me?” asked Donald. Indirect question: Donald asked her why she wouldnt marry him.In telling a story or recounting events, a speaker using direct speech has all the resources of intonation to produce a lively account. Because indirect speech is always speech reported by someone else, the account is more reserved and restrained. “What shall we do?” asked Bev.“Dont worry, Bev,” said Duncan, “Ive got a plan.”Bev asked Duncan what they should do. He told her not to worry and that he had got a plan.The ability to change direct speech into indirect speech is a useful skill for those engaged in taking the minutes of a meeting or reporting on events. Direct speech: “First of all, I would like to thank everybody who helped with the fair. The results were very good, and we will now be able to buy two more computers.” Indirect speech: The principal said that he would like to thank everybody who had helped with the fair. He announced that the results were very good and that the school would now be able to buy two more computers.4. Discovering useful structuresNow lets go to page 5 to do the three exercises in order to consolidate our studies of the direct speech and indirect speech.5. Closing down by taking a quiz 高考单选题中的“交际用语”33.Im sorry Im late. I got held up in the traffic on my way here. _ . （2006辽宁）A. Dont be late next time B. You should be blamedC. It doesnt matter, Im also late D. Never mind. Come and sit down.21. What a beautiful picture youve drawn! (2006四川) _A. Not at all. B. Thank you. C. Youre great. D. Im proud of you. 34.I wonder if I could possibly use your car for tonight? _ . Im not using it anyhow. (2006全国I)A. Sure, go ahead B. I dont know C. Yes, indeed D.I dont care 25.Excuse me, can you tell me where the nearest bank is, please?_ Oh yes! Its past the post office, next to a big market. (2006全国I)A. Mm, let me think. B. Oh, I beg your pardon? C. Youre welcome. D. What do you mean? 34.Do you mind my smoking her? _ (2006四川)A. No, thanks. B. No. Good idea. C. Yes, please. D. Yes. Better not. 27Its been raining for a whole week. I think itll get fine soon. (2006安徽）_ . We are getting into the rainy season nowAYes, it will BOf course not CIts possible DIts hard to say 23How are you getting on with your cleaning? Do you need my help? _ , but I think Im all right(2006安徽）ANo, thanks BThats OK CYou are helpful DThats very kind of you 6. Will you be able to finish your report today? _ . (2006全国II）A. I like it B. I ho