Imagine a conference for English teachers. ILC International House Brno Teacher Training Centre

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1 Imagine a conference for English teachers ILC International House Brno Teacher Training Centre

2 Role play problem solving and collaborative storytelling in the classroom Mike Astbury teachinggamesefl.com

3 Introduction

4 Introduction What levels do you teach? How often do you use role play in the classroom? Do you use role play outside of functional language?

5 Introduction Expanding role play as a tool Practical role play at higher levels Micro role play - language practice Collaboration and problem solving

6 Practical role play

7 Practical role play What s your name? Where do you live? What s your address? Where did you fly from? What s the flight number on your ticket? When did you arrive? How long are you staying? What does your luggage look like? Could you describe your luggage? What s in your bags?

8 Practical role play Stages Generate information luggage description, contents and flight details Generate questions Complete role play from both points of view Feedback find the luggage, check notes, error correction Adaptations Replicate real world situations menus, train timetables Add character/personality rude waiters, ineffective customer service, pushy salespeople Improvised or student generated scripts

9 Micro role play Limitations of longer form role play Preparation Class time Situational Write down 10 to 12 jobs that are common in Brno Compare your jobs with your partners (teacher monitors; checks lists and understanding)

10 Micro role play until as soon as when before unless after in case if

11 Micro role play Unfortunately, quite badly extremely well healthily incredibly Personally, Ideally, Obviously,

12 Micro role play break up put on cut back leave behind get on with take after give up carry on

13 Micro role play Stages Generate information jobs Generate sentences / thinking time Play game Extension write a sentence for each chunk, mingle Feedback share/recall sentences

14 Micro role play even if but as long as although despite as soon as whenever because once provided that since

15 Micro role play Extended answers using linking structures Revision of vocabulary Language to use for word formation activities Active listening Allows stronger students to show off

16 Collaboration and problem solving You are about to venture into the wilderness, and climb a mountain. It will take at least three days Talk to your partner about what dangers you may face Write down ten items that you may need on this expedition Take it in turns to read. On your turn, read the instructions but not the italics. Listen to the ideas your team have and decide what happens next

17 Collaboration and problem solving Group problem solving Discussion and resolution practice Vocabulary Speaking practice

18 Thank you Mike Astbury

19 Imagine a conference for English teachers ILC International House Brno Teacher Training Centre

20 Copyright 2018 Mike Astbury An impatient customer in a restaurant complaining to a lethargic waiter A curious police officer questioning a witness whose story is suspicious Someone angry about getting a parking ticket and arguing with a determined traffic warden A wise, intelligent voice over in a nature documentary, describing an unusual event An enthusiastic sports commentator describing an exciting live event An office manager trying to inspire his bored employees to work harder A rock star talking to a crowd, trying to get them to cheer and be enthusiastic An HR professional conducting an interview with a completely unqualified candidate A charismatic TV presenter interviewing a young celebrity A meteorologist on TV presenting the weather forecast A nervous poker player trying to work out if his quiet opponent is bluffing A character in a romantic comedy, talking to their gorgeous love interest An excited fan talking to their heroic role model A friendly party host talking to an interesting guest they ve only met a couple of times A furious parent telling their unruly children off for causing chaos at the local zoo An irritated teacher trying to get the attention of loud children A charming car salesperson trying to convince a cautious couple to buy an expensive car An evil comic book villain taunting the hero and explaining his master plan An ambitious politician announcing a new plan to improve the country A helpful travel agent making recommendation s to an elderly couple

21 Lost Luggage speaking activity Sheet 2 Copyright Mike Astbury 2016 Teaching Games mikeastbury.wordpress.com

22 Lost Luggage speaking activity Sheet 3 Newcastle to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: GX459 Wednesday Manchester to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: BGW11 Wednesday Newcastle Stansted 9: Manchester Stansted 14:32 16:11 Return flight: Friday 13/01/2017 Return flight: Saturday 14/01/2017 Aberdeen to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: TT1567 Wednesday Glasgow to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: PRKV90 Wednesday Aberdeen Stansted 6: Glasgow Stansted 7: Return flight: Monday 16/01/2017 Return flight: Tuesday 17/01/2017 Newcastle to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: GX443 Wednesday Manchester to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: BGW19 Wednesday Newcastle Stansted 10: Manchester Stansted 17:33 18:59 Return flight: Monday 16/01/2017 Return flight: Friday 13/01/2017 Aberdeen to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: TT1831 Wednesday Glasgow to London Stansted 11/01/2017 Flight Number: PRKV16 Wednesday Aberdeen Stansted 19:15 21:08 Glasgow Stansted 3:42 6:30 Return flight: Tuesday 17/01/2017 Return flight: Wednesday 18/01/2017 Copyright Mike Astbury 2016 Teaching Games mikeastbury.wordpress.com

23 Lost Luggage speaking activity Sheet 4 Lost Luggage Form Stansted Airport Lost Luggage Form Stansted Airport Name: Name: Address: Address: Flight details: Flight details: Arrival time: Arrival time: Length of stay: Length of stay: Description of luggage: Description of luggage: Copyright Mike Astbury 2016 Teaching Games mikeastbury.wordpress.com

24 Lost Luggage speaking activity Sheet 5 Description: A small blue and black backpack. One main section with no side pockets. Contents: clothes, toothbrush, toothpaste, pyjamas, razor Description: A small light brown leather briefcase with a small lock on the front. Contents: phone charger, memory card, adaptor Description: A large old brown backpack with leather straps and two brass buckles on the front. Contents: towel, hairdryer, swimsuit, walking boots Description: A large old leather suitcase with a reddish-brown handle and two small locks. Contents: clothes, raincoat, brush, towel, nail scissors Description: A large leather briefcase with a black handle and two buttons on the front. Contents: laptop, memory card, phone charger, guidebook Description: A small new grey suitcase with two plastic handles and two wheels. Contents: flip flops, wash bag, swimming trunks, comb Description: A new medium sized dark purple suitcase with light purple corners. Contents: comb, make-up, wash bag, insect repellent Description: A medium sized green and brown backpack with lots of pockets and metal zips. Contents: clothes, guidebook, map, sunscreen, cap Copyright Mike Astbury 2016 Teaching Games mikeastbury.wordpress.com

25 Lost Luggage speaking activity Sheet 6 Contents: clothes, toothbrush, toothpaste, pyjamas, razor Address: 9 Fountain Walk, Southend, Essex Contents: phone charger, memory card, adaptor Address: 15 Queens Garden, Manchester, Lancashire Contents: towel, hairdryer, swimsuit, walking boots Address: 19 Barrack road, Newcastle, Tyne and Wear Contents: clothes, raincoat, brush, towel, nail scissors Address: 10 Albert Street, Epsom, Surrey Contents: laptop, memory card, phone charger, guidebook Address: 11 Bridge Street, Penryn, Cornwall Contents: flip flops, wash bag, swimming trunks, comb Address: 5 Milton Green, Westhill, Aberdeenshire Contents: comb, make-up, wash bag, insect repellent Address: 6 Prince Avenue, Coventry, West Midlands Contents: clothes, guidebook, map, sunscreen, cap Address: 53 Milton Terrace, Foxhill, Swindon Copyright Mike Astbury 2016 Teaching Games mikeastbury.wordpress.com

26 Lost Luggage speaking activity Sheet 2 Copyright Mike Astbury 2016 Teaching Games mikeastbury.wordpress.com