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15 Scripted Conversations for Intermediate Students– Lesson Plan & 15 Scripted Conversations Class level: Middle School – High school Lesson Time: 60 minutes

English level: Intermediate Expected number of students: 20 - 40

Context: Forming, practicing and understanding simple conversations.

Teaching aids: White/chalk board, scripted conversations that were made for this lesson, and a soft foam ball for playing conversation hot-potato Learner objectives: Teacher aims: For all students to speak in English in a structured lesson Involve all students in an engaging that provides support and guidance as needed. Students lesson. should also have the opportunity to practice correct Teach a fun lesson with a game that pronunciation, practice grammar skills and practice adapts to the learner’s abilities. constructing simple conversations. Procedure Phase Timing

This lesson can be done with students not having any prior experience in having practiced scripted conversations.

These are scripted conversations. This means that the students and the teacher will read the conversations as a guide and add information words where needed. The purpose of this lesson is to give student a chance to practice speaking in English in a low pressure situation where they can easily succeed.

Begin the lesson by asking the students about themselves. Everyone is an expert on themselves and there is no lack of Engage 10 minutes information to talk about.

Scripted Conversations Activity: Study/ 35 minutes (1) Hand out copies of the 15 intermediate scripted Activate conversations. One copy for two students is fine, but one copy each, which the teacher should collect after the lesson to reuse in future lessons would be better. This lesson, as will all scripted conversation lessons is best when frequently repeated. It is NOT a one-time pop lesson.

(2) The teacher can either chose specific conversations for the class to practice and instruct the students to turn to # conversation to practice, or the teacher can start from the beginning and work through the conversations. Because there are many conversations, it is best to study no more than three conversations per lesson.

(3) Repeat the conversations together (teacher and class as a whole). 1 of 7 (4) Take turns repeating the conversation; the teacher reading the part of Person A with the class reading the response of Person B.

(5) Switch roles. Take turns repeating the conversation; the class a s a whole reading the part of Person A with the teacher reading the response of Person B.

(6) After a two times the class will be ready to practice the conversation individually. Ask for a volunteer to read the Person B: answer portions to the conversation and you, the teacher will read the Person A: answer section. Give the students a lot of encouragement and praise for their efforts.

(7) After the teacher practices being Person A twice the students will be ready to take on both roles of the conversation. Ask one student to be Person A and another person to be Person B. Preferably everyone should have a chance of doing both roles individually. If you are teaching a large class you can have two students answer together simultaneously to complete the conversation.

Closing Activity Closure/ 15 min 1. The teacher reviews the Scripted Conversations from this minutes lesson by having conversations with the class using the Study Scripted Conversations as a guide. 2. The, gently toss the foam ball to a student to be the role of Person B who answers. *Allow the student to go off script if he/she wants. The purpose of practicing scripted conversations is not to memorize conversations, but rather to gain experience and a comfort level in speaking. 3. The student who just played the role of Person B answering the questions now takes the lead as the new Person A. The student gently tosses the foam ball to another student, states what conversation they will read from, and takes the role of Person A asking the questions. 4. The new student who caught the ball takes the roll of Person B. 5. Repeat this until the students who feel comfortable have all had a turn speaking.

The point of the activity is to have students attempt speaking in English and become familiar with using simple scripted conversations. If the students do not respond directly in line with the frame of the scripted conversation it is still okay as long as they are practicing English and enjoying the lesson respectfully.

2 of 7 15 Scripted Conversations for Intermediate Level English students

Conversation #1: Critiquing A: What is your opinion of the food I cooked. B: It was delicious. Ramen is my favorite food A: I’m glad you liked it. B: Do you think that next time I could cook for you? A: Sure, I love gim-pop. Do you think you could make that, please? B: Yes, I have made gim-pop before. I will make it for you the next time we eat together.

Conversation #2: Congratulating Someone A: How are you feeling? B: I am feeling great. A: That sounds wonderful. Did something special happen to you? B: Yes, yesterday I received a new puppy and today I got a perfect score on the math test. A: Congratulations, that’s great! Do you want to go to lunch together and talk more about it? B: Yes, that sounds like a terrific idea. I’m feeling so great that today it will be my treat. A: Thank you, it looks like today is a great day for me also.

Conversation #3: Getting Re-Acquainted Sarah: Hi John. I haven’t seen you in a while. How have you been? John: I’ve been pretty good. I have a new job working as a computer programmer for Microsoft Corporation. How about yourself? Sarah: Things have been going well for me. My classes are going well and I am still working evenings at part-time at my old job. John: You work at Raspberry Records on College Road, right? Sarah: No, I work at Melody Music on Telegraph Avenue. Oh, I’m sorry but I have to go, but I hope to see you again sometime. John: That would be nice. I will drop by Melody Music sometime next week after work.

Conversation #4: Describing School

3 of 7 Louise: What school do you attend? Arnold: I go to Soc-cho Boys Middle School. Louise: Oh, really? What is your favorite subject there? Arnold: English is my favorite subject. What school do you attend? Louise: Oh wow! English is my favorite subject also. I attend Degu Middle School. Arnold: Do you think we could study English together sometime? Louise: Yes, that would be fun.

Conversation #5: Daily Schedules Daniel: How do you spend your weekends, Helen? Helen:Well I usually spend Saturday helping my parents out around the farm. I like to help feed the cows and the dogs they raise. On Sundays I study. Daniel: Working on a farm sounds like fun. Saturday mornings I practice playing the piano before studying. On Sunday I finish my homework and study for most of the day. Helen: The farm can be fun, but it is also a lot of work. Would you like to come with me to help on the farm this weekend? Daniel: Yes, I would like that a lot, but I will have to ask my parents if it is okay first. Helen:Maybe afterwards on Saturday we could study together.

Conversation #6: Prices Henry:Oh, look at this cell phone, Maria. It is perfect for you. Maria: This red KTF cell phone? I’m not sure. Henry:No, the blue Samsung cell phone. Maria: I don’t know. A new cell phone would be expensive. Henry:This phone is on sale. It is only sixty dollars ($60.00). Maria: It is still too expensive for me. I only have forty dollars ($40.00). Henry:Your old phone is broken and you need a new one. I will pay for half of this phone as a birthday present for you.

Conversation #7: Comparing

4 of 7 Henry:Look! These jackets are nice. Which one do you like better? Maria: I like the wool one better. Henry:Really? Why? Maria: It looks warmer. Henry:It does look warmer, but the leather one looks a lot more attractive. Do you see a price for the leather one? Maria: Yes, the price tag says three hundred dollars (300.00). Henry:That is too expensive. I will buy the wool jacket.

Conversation #8: Likes and Dislikes Tom: Do you like jazz music, Lisa? Lisa: No, I don’t like it very much. Do you like jazz? Tom: Well, yes, I do. I am a big fan of Louise Armstrong. Lisa: Oh, does he play the piano? Tom: He doesn’t play any instrument now. He was a world-renowned trumpet player who lived from 1901 until 1971. What kind of music do you like to listen to? Lisa: I like Rock and Roll. My favorite group is the Rolling Stones. They have been around forever and they play a wide variety of styles. Do you ever listen to their music. Henry:Yes, I like listening to their music also, but I enjoy jazz more.

Conversation #9: Invitations A: I have tickets to go to the soccer game Saturday afternoon. Would you like to go? B: Thank you. I’d love to go with you. What time does the game start? A: It starts at One O’clock. (1:00) B: That sounds great. Would you like to eat lunch before the soccer game at 12:00? A: Uh, I’d like to but I have to work Saturday Morning and I will not be able to make it. B: Oh that’s okay. Then I will bring bagged lunches for us to eat together at the soccer game. A: That sounds great.

Conversation #10: Inquiring About Someone’s Day

5 of 7 A: Hello, how are you? B: I’m feeling great, thank you for asking. How are you feeling? A: I am a little tired. You sound very happy. B: I am very happy. I got a perfect score on yesterday’s test. A: Wow that’s great! I only earned an 85 percent on that test. B: Why are you tired today? A: I spent all night last night studying. Do you want to study together? B: Sure, that sounds like a good idea.

Conversation #11: Introducing Someone Else Harry: Who is that over there? Ron: Oh, that is my father. The woman standing beside him is my mother. Harry: I’d like to meet them. Could you please introduce me? Ron: Yes. Dad and mom, this is my friend Harry. Harry these are my parents, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley. Mr. and Mrs. Weasley: It’s very nice to meet you Harry. Harry: It’s very nice meeting you also, Mr. and Mrs. Weasley.

Conversation #12: Asking about families Francine: I’d like to introduce you to my Uncle George. Bert: Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you. Are you the brother of Francine’s father? Uncle George: No, I am her mother’s brother. Francine: He is here from New York. Bert: Wow, I have never been to New York state, what is it like? Uncle George: No, I am her mother’s brother.

Conversation #13: Asking for Something A: Could you please do me a favor? B Yes, sure. What is it that you need? A: Could you turn off the television please? B: But this is my favorite program. A: I have a very important test tomorrow and I am trying to study. B: Oh I’m sorry. I didn’t know you were studying for a test. Of course I will turn off the television Conversation #14: Asking about Travel Plans

6 of 7 A: What is your reason for visiting South Korea? B: I am here on vacation for sightseeing. A: How long do you intend to stay here? B: I will be here for three weeks. A: Will you be staying mostly in Seoul? B: No, I will be in Changwon for most of my vacation.

Conversation #15: Dietary Preference A: Do you eat ___X___? B: Yes, I do eat ___X___. - OR - No, I do not eat ___X___. A: What is your favorite food? B: My favorite food is ___Y___. A: How often do you eat ___Y___? B: __Y_ is something that I eat frequently (3X week)/ sometimes (1X week)/ rarely (1X month).

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