Part One
Students work with a partner and decide which person is going to be Student One, and who is going to Student Two. For each of the situations listed below, the pair of students should read the information and then create an improvised dialogue about the situation. When finished, students are to go on to the next situation.
This is a speaking activity and should not require any writing or preparation by the students.
Situation 1 Situation 2 Situation 3 Situation 4
Student One and Two are friends. Student One thinks literature is boring and a waste of time. Student Two thinks reading is important and a good way to learn about the world. Have a mini debate.
Student One wants to be a writer for a job. Student Two is Student One's mother or father and doesn't want Student One to be a writer because he or she thinks it is difficult to be successful.
Student One never learned to read as a child. Student Two wants to find out the reason why. Also, Student Two wants to help Student One learn.
Student One and Two are friends. Tonight, Student One wants to go see a play, but Student Two thinks movies are more enjoyable. Discuss your opinions and decide whether you are going to see a movie or play.
Part Two
Do the activity again, but this time, work with a different partner.