 Activity for teaching reported speech, reported speech tennis. This can be played in pairs or groups of four. Put verbs in a given form on cards which are placed face down on the desk. A student picks up a card and must make any sentence using the verb. The opposing student must then report back. Example with took, I took an exam last week, she said she'd taken an exam last week. The receiving student repeats the process back using the same word. For example, I took my brother to the airport yesterday. Students continue and see who makes a fault first. Keep score like tennis. Thank you for watching.