Activity: Instructor says a series of phrases — students identify if it’s direct or reported speech

Main Simulation Task – “Shift Handoff” Roundtable Setup: Students work in triads or small teams Each group receives a case scenario and a set of client and tech notes (I'll generate 5 full cases next) Task Flow: One student plays the vet finishing shift Another receives the handoff and must summarize the case for a supervisor or entering tech Third student acts as the “supervisor” and may ask clarification questions (also in reported speech)

Correction Round – What Was Missed? Students write 2 reported-speech sentences they used during the activity Partners or small groups check for: Verb accuracy Word order Use of correct reporting verbs Instructor highlights some examples on the board for peer review

Exit Prompt (Optional Writing): “Tell me what a client, colleague, or teacher said this week — using reported speech.” Or: Quick oral recap of “What the client said” + “What we reported”