Unit 1 FriendshipThe Third period Using the languageDirect speech and indirect speechI.Teaching aims 1. Ability aims: To enable the students to put what they have learned to practical use.2. Language aims: To get the students to learn by observation what direct and indirect speech is and the transition between them.II. Teaching important points The transition between direct speech and indirect speech III. Teaching method: InteractionsTeacher-student, individual, pairs, groupsIV. Language focuses The transition between direct speech and indirect speechV.Teaching proceduresStep Ⅰ Leading-in1.Greetings and free talk2.A guessing game to introduce what is direct speech and indirect speech.Step Ⅱ Presentation1.PresentationMake clear to the Ss the definition according to what is shown on the screen. 2. Group work: Observation Work in group of 6. Read the sentences carefully and try to find the answers to these questions: 1) What’s the difference between the two sentences in each pair? 2) What changes do we make to turn direct speech into indirect speech?3.Note-making and team work用心 爱心 专心Take down what you have discovered in the form given.直接引语间接引语关联词语序时态人称代词状语4. The teacher shows a sample sheet from one group and gives further explanations.Step Ⅲ Practice1.Oral practicePractise making necessary changes in verb tenses, word order, personal pronouns, adverbials and so on with the help of the multi-media. 2. Written work Textbook Page 5, Exercise 2Step Ⅳ Production Give situational performance.Step Ⅴ Summary and assignment用心 爱心 专心