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Role Plays: |
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RP2-4-Not so Good |
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RP2-1-Waiting |
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RP2-5-Dodgeball |
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RP2-2-Homework |
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RP2-3-Designs |
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RP2-6-Banana Bread |
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RP3-4-Ramen |
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RP3-1-Hot Cakes |
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RP3-5-At the Park |
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RP3-2-Dog Gone |
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RP3-3-Internet Cafe |
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RP3-6-Universe |
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Role Play Files ~ modules 2 and 3 ~ click for overview presentation: |
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The first activity is an action word/verb identification exercise... It is intended to raise awareness of the target verb forms in each module. Students point out target forms or write them down to garner attention to form and for future reference. In the next activity, students work individually, in pairs, groups or as a whole class to create a story about what happens in the role play situation. Learners listen to the dialog and collaborate to make sense of it. There is a 'story map' available in the file or the students can develop their own 'graphic organizer'. A 'role play reduction' exercise (sentences are gradually reduced to spaces instead of words) follows as learners 'try on' the voices in the scripted dialog. Emphasis is on 'mimicking' and taking on the 'character' of the speakers and NOT on memorizing the words senselessly. The process is not unlike how actors might learn their roles. Performance flexibility may be tolerated. 'Brainstorming' is the fourth activity as learners utilize the knowledge they are developing to interact with a picture and to construct appropriate language in relation to what the image affords visually and further, by way of imagination. In the culminating activity, learners build and perform their own role play. In addition, students may discuss their peer’s performance of their own role plays. In a constructive and compassionate manner students may benefit by pointing out common errors, by addressing misunderstandings and by making suggestions for improvement. At the same time, positive feedback such as successful organization, quality of communication and overall performance and creativity are welcome.
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