Direct Speech and Reported Speech

Summary

The video follows Brothers Michael and Jonathan Lee as they embark on a community recycling initiative in Mango Street. The brothers help elderly neighbors by collecting old newspapers and other items that are difficult for them to carry to the recycling bin. Through their actions, the brothers inspire others to contribute to making their neighborhood a better place. The script also highlights the use of direct and reported speech, as Sarah, who is documenting the event, reflects on how to convert the brothers' words into reported speech for a report. The video emphasizes the importance of community and clear communication.

Takeaways

• 😀 The brothers, Michael and Jonathan Lee, collected old items from their neighbors for recycling, inspired by seeing stacks of old newspapers.
• 😀 Michael came up with the idea to help elderly neighbors who couldn't carry heavy items to the recycling bin, which is two blocks away from their home.
• 😀 Michael and Jonathan help their neighbors every Saturday by going door-to-door to collect items and distribute flyers informing them about the collection period.
• 😀 Despite feeling tired, Michael expressed happiness in being able to help others in the community.
• 😀 Jonathan encouraged young people to contribute to improving their neighborhood, inspiring others to take part in such community efforts.
• 😀 The video highlights how Sarah reports on the interview by using reported speech, where she changes the tenses and determiners.
• 😀 In reported speech, quotation marks are removed, the verb 'said' changes to 'was', and determiners like 'our' become 'their'.
• 😀 Sarah uses reported speech to inform others about what the brothers said, as part of her report writing for Stellar Media Club.
• 😀 The shift in tense in reported speech occurs because some time passes between when the original message is said and when it's reported to others.
• 😀 The change in determiners is necessary to reflect the perspective of the speaker (e.g., from 'our neighbors' to 'their neighbors').
• 😀 The lesson emphasizes the difference between direct and reported speech, and how these changes affect the way information is conveyed.

Q & A

What is the main activity that Michael and Jonathan Lee are involved in?

Michael and Jonathan Lee are involved in collecting old items, including newspapers, from their elderly neighbors who cannot carry them to the recycling bin.

Why did Michael and Jonathan start this activity?

They started the activity because they noticed stacks of old newspapers beside their neighbors' doors and realized that the recycling bin was too far for their elderly neighbors to carry the heavy items.

How often do Michael and Jonathan help their neighbors with this activity?

They help their neighbors every Saturday by knocking on doors and collecting the old items.

How do Michael and Jonathan inform their neighbors about the collection?

They distribute flyers to inform their neighbors about the collection period.

What is Michael's opinion on helping with this activity?

Michael feels tired but is happy to help others.

What message does Michael want to share with young people?

Michael encourages young people to take part in making their neighborhoods better places to live.

How does Sarah record the interview for the report?

Sarah types the interview content on her laptop as she listens to the conversation.

What is the difference between direct speech and reported speech in the context of the interview?

In direct speech, the exact words of the speaker are quoted, and quotation marks are used. In reported speech, the speaker's words are paraphrased, and certain changes such as verb tense and determiners occur.

Why are changes in tenses and determiners necessary when using reported speech?

Changes in tenses are necessary because some time would have passed between when the original message was said and when it is delivered to another person. The changes in determiners reflect the perspective of the speaker (Sarah referring to 'their' neighbors instead of 'our' neighbors).

Why is reported speech important for Sarah in writing the report?

Reported speech allows Sarah to convey the brothers' words accurately in her report while ensuring that she adjusts tenses and other features based on the context of the message being relayed.