I Direct and Reported Speech Lesson This lesson describes the importance and differences between direct and reported speech. This also explains different ways and processes to be considered in converting direct speech to reported speech and vice versa. You are expected to identify the difference between direct and reported speech; use direct and reported speech appropriately; and understand and follow the rules Learning Task 1: Analyze the group of statements below. Write down your observations in your notebook. Direct Speech Joan said, "I will finish my assign- ments." He said to me, "What are you cook- ing?" She said, "My friend visited yesterday." Kenneth said to Lisa, "Close the door." Dianne said, "Will I pass the test?" D WEEK 5 Reported Speech Joan said that she would finish her assignments. He asked me what I was cooking. She said that her friend had visited the day before. Kenneth ordered Lisa to close the door. Dianne asked whether she would pass the test.​