Unit 5: Role-Plays

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Summary

In this lesson, the teacher sets up a marketplace to use in a shopping role-play. We join the class as the teacher is reviewing common phrases for shopping exchanges. Students separate into groups using a method that requires them to talk with each other.

Students use new language in a authentic context through their role-plays. The shoppers and shopkeepers have different information. This creates a purpose for their communication.

Teacher Preparation Video Transcript

This episode shows a model of teaching through role plays and group projects. Click on the image below to download a pdf of the transcript.

Let's teach English Unit 5: Role-Plays

Women Teaching Women English Text

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Women Teaching Women English Unit 5: Shopping

Women Teaching Women English Listening

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Conversation:

Women Teaching Women English Unit 5: At The Women's Cooperative

Reading:

Women Teaching Women English Unit 5: Spaniards Shop at Secondhand Stores

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