5th Grade • Secondary School

Reporting information and ideas

Secondary School • 5th Grade

Reporting information and ideas
(Reportar información o ideas)

Posible situación en la que se puede utilizar lo aprendido:

Investigando en el internet, te enteraste de algo que te llamó la atención (por ejemplo, un concierto que tendrá lugar pronto,
una noticia impactante, el desarrollo de un dispositivo tecnológico, etc.). Al día siguiente, te encuentras conversando con
amigos de habla inglesa. Para poder compartir la información, es necesario saber cómo reportar información e ideas.

Introduction to the Unit

Welcome to this new unit! This time, you will work with vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and writing
related to reporting information and ideas. In this sense, the focus will be on responsibilities and free-time activities.
You will have an opportunity to assess your knowledge before and after you complete this unit. Before starting with
the exercises, use the flashcards on page 11 to learn this unit’s vocabulary. You can also access
www.bit.ly/SEC5_CARDS_5 to study this unit’s vocabulary and expressions.
We hope you enjoy this learning experience!

Introducción a la Unidad

¡Bienvenido/a a esta nueva unidad! Esta vez, aprenderás sobre vocabulario, gramática, lectura y escritura relativas
a reportar información o ideas. En ese sentido, se hará énfasis en el tema de responsabilidades y actividades de
tiempo libre. Además, podrás evaluar tus conocimientos antes y después de completar la unidad. Antes de hacer los
ejercicios, utiliza las tarjetas que se incluyen en la página 11, para aprender el vocabulario de esta unidad. También
puedes ingresar al sitio www.bit.ly/SEC5_CARDS_5 para practicar el vocabulario y expresiones de esta unidad.
¡Esperamos que disfrutes esta experiencia de aprendizaje!

Initial Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can write a sentence for words related to free-time activities and

responsibilities, such as take out the trash, go to the salon, sweep, etc.

I can write at least 3 phrases using Reported Speech in order to re-tell

the exact words other people said in Present tense.

I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a

written text about interviewing a famous person.

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Learning New Vocabulary!

Exercise #1
Look at these pictures. When you see them, what activities do you imagine?
Do you think of a responsibility (R) or a free-time activity (F)? Write R or F depending on your answer.

Exercise #2
Think about your own experience. What are 3 activities you love doing in your free time, and what are
3 responsibilities you have at home or at school?

3 FREE-TIME ACTIVITIES 3 RESPONSIBILITIES

Exercise #3
Look at the following free-time activities and responsibilities. Then, read the vocabulary in the box
below. Match the correct letter to the name of the activity.

A B YouVideo
C D E F

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G HELLO! :) H i J K L

______ play an instrument ______ take care of (a person) ______ take out the trash
______ wash/do the dishes ______ text (a friend) ______ watch tutorials
______ feed the dog ______ record a funny video ______ go to the beauty salon
______ make the bed ______ sweep the floor ______ go to the barber shop

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Exercise #4
Look at this calendar and notes of free-times activities and responsibilities of Martin, a high school
student. Choose 5 of them and write sentences explaining what this person normally does.

Monday+ Sweep Thursday: Take care

Tuesday: house: Practice of grandma
wash Wed+Thu drums -- Friday
dishes!

• On Mondays and Tuesdays, Martin washes the dishes at home.

• ___________________________________________________________________________________

• ___________________________________________________________________________________

• ___________________________________________________________________________________

• ___________________________________________________________________________________

• ___________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise #5
It’s a Sunday afternoon, and Anabel is calling her friends to see what they are doing in this moment.
Write a sentence for each person, using one of the activities in Exercise #3.

Hi Damaris! What
are you doing? Hi Anabel! I’m going to the beauty salon right now.

Hello Otto! What

are you doing?

Hi grandma! What
are you doing?

Hi Luis! What
are you doing?

Hello Edgard! What

are you doing?

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Practicing Grammar!
Exercise #1
Read the following quotes (a quote is a phrase or sentence somebody said). Who from your family or
your friends would probably say this? Write their name next to each quote.

_________________________ “I’m hungry! I want to eat some fried chicken right now.”

_________________________ “You need to study. Education is extremely important.”

_________________________ “I’m watching a video tutorial on the Internet to learn…”

_________________________ “I make my bed and sweep the floor every day, from Monday to Monday.”

Exercise #2
Read the following short story. Pay attention and underline the answers that Juan Carlos told Flor.
Then, circle how Flor reports the information to Ramona.

Flor and Ramona are preparing a little surprise party for their friend
Juan Carlos. They are talking at a park.
Flor : Do you know his favorite color? Or his favorite cake?
Ramona : No, I don’t! Can you call him?
Flor : Yes, we need that information for the party!

Flor : Hello Juan Carlos! How are you? What are you doing?
Juan C : Hi Flor! I am OK! I’m cleaning my room right now.
Flor : Oh great! Can I ask you some question? What’s your favorite
color? What’s your favorite cake? What music do you like?
Juan C : Eeeh eeeh… My favorite color is green. I don’t have a
favorite cake, I like all cakes! And I prefer electronic music.

Ramona: Do you have the information?

Flor : YES! Juan Carlos said that he was cleaning his room….
Ramona: No, the important information!
Flor : Oh! He told me that his favorite color was green. He said he
didn’t have a favorite cake. He also said he preferred
electronic music. Now, let’s prepare the party for Friday!

Juan Carlos’ original answers and Flor’s report of the answers are very similar.
What are the most important differences?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Keep in mind!

When we mention directly what another person said, we use Direct Speech.
When we talk about what another person said, we use Reported Speech.
Example: “I sometimes take out the trash.” [Direct Speech]
Example: He said (that) he sometimes took out the trash. [Reported Speech]

When the Direct Speech is in Present, the Reported Speech version is usually in Past.*
Example: “Mom cooks every day. She is tired.” Leo said mom cooked every day, and she was tired.
Example: “I am making my bed.” Leo said that he was making his bed.

* You can find a list of the Past Simple form of verbs in this Unit (and others) at the end of the Unit.

Exercise #3
Transform the following quotes from Direct Speech into Reported Speech. Make any other necessary
changes (for example, changing “my” for “his/her”). Remember the word “that” is optional.

I play the guitar with my ______________________________________________________

brother after school. ______________________________________________________

I am going to my ______________________________________________________
favorite barber shop. ______________________________________________________

Lara never feeds her ______________________________________________________

little cat “Felix”. ______________________________________________________

I am washing the dishes ______________________________________________________

from breakfast. ______________________________________________________

My cousin and I always ______________________________________________________

record funny videos! ______________________________________________________

Exercise #4 _
Re-write the Direct Speech quotes in Exercise #1 into Reported Speech, using the name of the person
you selected in each case.

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Reading Practice: Interviewing a Superstar!

Exercise #1
Write the names and occupations of 2 famous people from the Dominican Republic, and of 2 famous
people from other countries. You can see some professions below to give you inspiration!

singer • actor/actress • sportsperson • inventor • artist • activist • author

FAMOUS from the DR FAMOUS from the DR FAMOUS ABROAD FAMOUS ABROAD

OCCUPATION OCCUPATION OCCUPATION OCCUPATION

What do you think What do you think What do you think What do you think
he/she is doing now? he/she is doing now? he/she is doing now? he/she is doing now?

Read the following text and complete the exercises below.

(You can find the audio file for this reading here: www.bit.ly/SEC5_AUDIO_05)

International superstar and celebrity Paulina Moreno said she was

living a good moment. She confessed that her daughter and parents
loved her work. Please continue reading about the revelation artist.

Hello Paulina! How are you?
Hello! I’m extremely happy for this interview.
We are super happy too! Paulina, tell us a
little bit about you for new audiences.
Oh, no problem! I’m Paulina Moreno, singer,
actress and activist. I am also an English teacher
and the mother of a beautiful daughter.
Paulina, you are a teacher?!
Yes, I am! It is not a secret, but many fans don’t
know that I am an English teacher online.
Paulina told us she was a normal person in her
private life. She said she made her bed, she
washed the dishes and even took out the trash!
She confessed she came from a poor family, so
she knew hard work.
What are you working on in this moment?
Right now I’m recording some videos and a
new song for my album. But most importantly,
I’m working hard on my happiness. It is difficult
to be a mother and to work, but I do my best!

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Exercise #2
Read the text and choose the correct answer to the following questions.

1. How many people are interviewed in this article?

A) One person B) Two people C) Three people

2. What is the general attitude of the person interviewed?

A) Negative B) Nervous C) Positive

3. Where can you probably see this interview?

A) In an e-mail B) In a magazine C) In a catalog

Exercise #3
Read the text. Which of the following topics are mentioned in the interview? Write a check ( ) next
to the topics mentioned and an X ( ) next to the topics that were not mentioned.

________ ▪ The celebrity’s professions and occupations

________ ▪ The celebrity’s favorite free-time activities

________ ▪ The celebrity’s close family

________ ▪ The celebrity’s responsibilities at home

________ ▪ The celebrity’s connection with animals

Exercise #4
Answer the following questions.

1. What is it mentioned about her daughter and parents?

2. What are this superstar’s professions and occupations?

3. What are some domestic responsibilities she does?

4. What are 2 things she is doing in the present?

5. She mentions that something in particular is “difficult”. What is it?

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Exercise #5
Transform the following direct quotes into Reported Speech.

1. “It is not a secret, but many fans don’t know that I am an English teacher online”

She said_________________________________________________________________________________

2. “I’m recording some videos and a new song for my album.”

She said_________________________________________________________________________________

Exercise #6
Transform the following Reported Speech ideas into direct quotes.

1. She said she made her bed, she washed the dishes and even took out the trash!

_____________________________________________________________________________________

2. She confessed that she came from a poor family, so she knew hard work.

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Final Self-Assessment

Complete the following table with an emoji based on your current knowledge.

STATEMENT
YES! SO-SO… NO

I can write a sentence for words related to free-time activities and

responsibilities, such as take out the trash, go to the salon, sweep, etc.

I can write at least 3 phrases using Reported Speech in order to re-tell

the exact words other people said in Present tense.

I can answer questions to demonstrate specific understanding of a

written text about interviewing a famous person.

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Learning Portfolio

Imagine you interview one of the people you consider famous from the Dominican Republic or from
another country. Similar to the interview with Paulina Moreno in the reading text, write a combination of:
a) Questions and answers [Direct Speech]
b) A narration of some answers [Reported Speech]

Some of the topics in this short interview can include: favorites (colors, animals, places, etc.), routine
activities, responsibilities, free-time activities, what the person is doing in this moment in their lives, etc.

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

__________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

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Unit Flashcards

You can use the following flashcards in different ways:

(Puedes utilizar las siguientes tarjetas de vocabulario de diferentes formas:)

 To test your memory: cut the cards and fold the words. Then, check if you remember them.
(Para poner a prueba tu memoria: Recorta las tarjetas y dobla hacia atrás las palabras. Entonces, verifica si las
recuerdas.)

 To play a matching game: cut the cards and the names. Then, match the correct ones.
(Para un juego de correspondencia: Recorta cada tarjeta por la línea punteada. Luego, empareja cada figura con
su nombre)

 To play a memory game: cut the cards with pictures and the cards with the names. Put them face-
down, and turn around 1 picture card and 1 name card at a time. If they match, you get a point!
(Para un juego de memoria: Recorta cada tarjeta. Coloca boca abajo, en dos grupos separados, las ilustraciones y
los nombres, y voltea una de cada grupo al mismo tiempo. Si hay correspondencia entre la ilustración y el nombre,
ganas un punto.)

 To practice online: go to the Internet and access www.bit.ly/SEC5_CARDS_5 to study this

vocabulary.
(Para practicar en línea: En el Internet, entra al enlace www.bit.ly/SEC5_CARDS_5 para estudiar este
vocabulario.)

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TAKE OUT THE TRASH RECORD VIDEOS BEAUTY SALON

FEED (an animal) TAKE CARE OF SWEEP THE FLOOR

Hi! :)

MAKE THE BED PLAY (an instrument) TEXT (a person)

YouVideo

Equations

BARBER SHOP WATCH TUTORIALS DO THE DISHES

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Past Simple & Past Participle Forms: Irregular Verbs

BASE PAST PAST BASE PAST PAST

FORM SIMPLE PARTICIPLE FORM SIMPLE PARTICIPLE
BE WAS /
BEEN MAKE MADE MADE
(am, is, are) WERE

BURN BURNT BURNT READ READ READ

BUY BOUGHT BOUGHT RUN RAN RUN

COME CAME COME SAY SAID SAID

DRINK DRANK DRUNK SING SANG SUNG

EAT ATE EATEN SLEEP SLEPT SLEPT

FALL FELL FALLEN STEAL STOLE STOLEN

FEED FED FED SWEEP SWEPT SWEPT

FEEL FELT FELT STAND STOOD STOOD

FIGHT FOUGHT FOUGHT SWIM SWAM SWUM

GET GOT GOT(TEN) TAKE TOOK TAKEN

GO WENT GONE TEACH TAUGHT TAUGHT

KNOW KNEW KNOWN TELL TOLD TOLD

LEAVE LEFT LEFT THINK THOUGHT THOUGHT

LOSE LOST LOST WRITE WROTE WRITTEN

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