{"product_id":"reported-speech-task-cards","title":"Reported Speech Task Cards – Statements, Questions \u0026 Commands ESL Grammar","description":"\u003carticle\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students confidently master \u003cstrong\u003ereported speech (indirect speech)\u003c\/strong\u003e with this engaging set of \u003cstrong\u003e60 conversation task cards\u003c\/strong\u003e. This resource provides structured, meaningful practice transforming \u003cstrong\u003edirect speech into reported speech\u003c\/strong\u003e while reinforcing tense backshift, pronoun changes, modal shifts, and reporting verbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for \u003cstrong\u003eESL, ELL, and secondary English learners\u003c\/strong\u003e, these task cards encourage active speaking and writing while building grammatical accuracy and fluency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLanguage Objectives Covered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent Simple → Past Simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent Continuous → Past Continuous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePast Simple → Past Perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresent Perfect → Past Perfect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWill → Would\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoing to → Was\/Were going to\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModal verbs (can, must, should, might, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYes\/No questions (asked if \/ whether)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWH-questions (word order changes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommands \u0026amp; requests (told \/ asked + to \/ not to)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e60 conversation task cards\u003c\/strong\u003e (8 per page)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess-ink version for economical printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWays to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-group grammar practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaking and writing centers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair work and role-play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrammar review and assessment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntervention or reteaching lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Teachers Searching For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereported speech task cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eindirect speech activities ESL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereported speech tense backshift practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ereported questions and commands exercises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esecondary ESL grammar speaking activities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou May Also Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthen students’ overall grammar accuracy by pairing this resource with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hotchocolateteachables.com\/products\/copy-of-conversation-question-cards-present-simple\" title=\"Past Simple \u0026amp;amp; Present Perfect Conversation Question Cards\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePast Simple \u0026amp; Present Perfect Conversation Question Cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e – These structured speaking cards help students build tense awareness and fluency, which directly supports successful tense backshifting in reported speech.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hotchocolateteachables.com\/products\/wh-question-card-game-what-when-where-why\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWH Question Card Game\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/a\u003e – Reinforce question formation skills before transitioning students to reporting WH-questions accurately in indirect speech.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAlso Available on TPT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.teacherspayteachers.com\/Product\/Reported-Speech-Task-Cards-Statements-Questions-Commands-ESL-Grammar-15590043\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Reported Speech Conversation Task Card Set\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReported Speech Conversation Task Card Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is also available in our Teachers Pay Teachers store for educators who prefer purchasing through TpT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e","brand":"Hot Chocolate Teachables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56788307149132,"sku":null,"price":3.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0310\/5062\/9257\/files\/reported-speech-task-cards-statements-questions-commands-esl-grammar-hot-chocolate-teachables-8123257.jpg?v=1771755018","url":"https:\/\/www.hotchocolateteachables.com\/products\/reported-speech-task-cards","provider":"Hot Chocolate Teachables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}