Prompt Discussion: “What might happen if you misunderstand or misreport a client’s words?” Instructor writes direct quotes on board: “My cat hasn’t eaten all day.” “Can you call me with the results?” “She’s been scratching behind her ears.” Students attempt to report these:

Quick Review: Backshifting: is → was, have seen → had seen, will → would Reporting Verbs: said, told, asked, explained, added Questions: word order changes, use of “if” or “whether” Mini Drill: Transform 2–3 short client statements as a class

Students receive direct quotes from fictional clients In pairs, they: Read the quote aloud Partner transforms it into reported speech Discuss which reporting verb fits best Activity: Pairs receive short case updates One student reads the “client version” aloud Partner takes notes and then reports the case to a third party Focus on structure, tone, and accuracy

What mistakes were common? What reporting verb felt most useful? Students write one sentence reporting something real from this week’s class or practice