Role play is a great way to get students speaking. In this lesson we will try a salesperson role play as well as learn about other types of role play. Role Play PPT Salesmanship Game
Role Play
Author: Tim Schilstra
’til the Cows Come Home
I grew up on a small dairy farm. Nowadays there aren’t many farms like ours anymore. During the warmer season, we let our cows graze on the pasture. It is much rarer to see that these days. It is healthier for the cows, and they love being outside. It has some drawbacks though. Someone needs … Read More
Champing at the Bit
Today is a new day, exciting day. I will begin a new semester of teacher training. As an instructor, I am champing at the bit to start. I am thrilled to get back into the classroom and spend some time with the trainees. I am also delighted to try a new unit this year, the … Read More
Karen
The name Karen was a common name for a girl. It reached its peak in popularity in the 1960s where it was the 4th most popular name in America. In 2020, there was a drastic decrease in the number of babies named Karen. A dramatic decrease in baby names has happened before. Since 2005, the … Read More
Maps
I find maps very interesting. They can show us a different way of looking at the world. In this lesson, you will work together to try to figure out what each map represents. Additionally, you will decide on a caput mundi (world capital). All Maps are Wrong + Guess the Map Meaning Caput Mundi (World … Read More
Survival Games
In this lesson, we will try some team building games. This will be a nice warm up speaking activity for the semester. You will rank items on your own as well as in a group. We will discover that collective knowledge > independent knowledge. Lost at Sea Arctic Survival Desert Survival
Introduction
Hello and welcome, Here is my introduction PowerPoint. I’m excited to meet you and start this semester.
Weird Flex but ok
Here is a newer English phrase. The first time this phrase was used was on December 31, 2017. Weird flex but ok is a sarcastic remark. It is used to make fun of someone who is bragging about an inappropriate accomplishment. It raises more questions than answers. Example: “I married my best friend’s dad – … Read More
Old Wives’ Tale
An old wives’ tale is a belief that is generally believe but incorrect. It is a type of urban legend. They are usually traditional beliefs related to “feminine” areas of expertise including health, pregnancy, nutrition, or social relations. However, the phrase can be applied to any situation where the commonly held belief is incorrect. Example: … Read More
Open the Floodgates
Have you seen those satisfying videos? For example, there are some pressure-washing videos that are very satisfying to watch. Well, lately I have been watching some river break videos and it is given me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction. Let me explain: In some areas, rivers flow into the ocean. A large amount of … Read More