A Direct and Indirect Speech PowerPoint for Your Grammar Lessons

From a very early age, students are exposed to dialogue (direct speech) in picture books, short stories and other narrative texts. Understanding that speech can also be reported (indirect speech) and that authors make choices based on their purpose is an important step in developing students’ grammar, writing and comprehension skills.

This comprehensive 30-slide teaching presentation has been created by our team to teach your students the similarities and differences between direct and indirect speech in a clear and student-friendly way. The slides break down the topic into manageable topics, covering:

• Definitions of each type of speech
• The features of each type of speech
• Identifying each type of speech
• Punctuating each type of speech
• Converting between direct and indirect speech, and vice versa
• And much more!

Each slide is visually engaging and includes age-appropriate examples that students can relate to. Guided check for understanding activities are also included in the presentation to help you assess whether your students are successfully grasping the concepts presented.

For your convenience, this direct and indirect speech PowerPoint downloads as a Microsoft file or a Google Slides file.

Read more to learn how you can extend your students’ learning about direct and indirect speech. 

Direct and Indirect Speech PowerPoint Presentation Follow-Up Activities

This resource is perfect for direct instruction when first introducing direct and indirect speech to your students. Once your class has worked through the PowerPoint, you might like to use some of the following activity ideas in your vocabulary lesson:

• Dialogue Detective – Ask students to search through a familiar class text and identify examples of direct speech. Students can then rewrite selected examples as indirect speech and discuss how the meaning remains the same.
• Partner Interview Task – Students interview a classmate using prepared questions. They then share their findings with the class using indirect speech. This activity provides a practical purpose for converting spoken language into reported speech.
• Writing Extension – Have students write a paragraph that includes both direct and indirect speech. This encourages them to apply their learning within an authentic writing context and consider when each form is most effective.

Download This Indirect Speech and Direct Speech PowerPoint

This indirect speech and direct speech PowerPoint is ready to download and use straight away. Simply download the file and it’s ready for classroom use. No extra prep required! (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides presentation before accessing it.)

Whether you’re planning a focused grammar lesson, revisiting speech concepts during a writing unit, or providing extra support for students who need additional practice, this resource offers a practical and engaging way to teach direct and indirect speech.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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