Prompt Discussion (Pairs): “When someone tells you about a conversation they had, what do they usually say?” “What are clues that they’re reporting speech instead of speaking directly?” Instructor elicits reporting cues: “She said…” “He told me…” “They asked if…” “She explained that…”

First Viewing (with subtitles): Students take notes on: What happened What someone said How it was reported 🟢 Pair Share (3–5 mins): What was one thing someone said? How was it reported? 🟢 Second Viewing (focused): Students highlight uses of reporting verbs or grammar shifts

Activity: Instructor gathers real reported examples from students’ notes Class analyzes: Reporting verb Tense shift Changes in structure

Students complete Cornell summary section, then reflect in pairs: “What did you notice about how people report speech?” “Why is it important to report accurately in our field?”