PPA 1 Do you act the same way

PPA 1 Do you act the same way around adults that you act around your friends? Do you treat your grandmother the same way you treat your brother? What is different? What is the same? Why do we act differently with different people?

Situation: Carlos is having a birthday dinner at his house. Stephan has been invited to come to dinner. Carlos’ family will be there so Stephan has to be on his best behavior. Do you act the same way around adults that you act around your friends?

Dialogue: Carlos Good evening Stephan Good evening Carlos Stephan, I don’t think you’ve met my Grandmother. Stephan Nope! I’m pretty sure I haven’t met the lady yet. Carlos May I introduce you to Isabelle, she is a really good baker and made the cupcakes we’ll be having for dessert. Stephan It’s a pleasure to meet you Izzie. Isabelle The pleasure is mine Stephan. Carlos Well, let’s all sit down. The food will be served any moment. Have you found any errors yet? Where? What errors?

What was said… Nope! I’m pretty sure I haven’t met the lady yet. Too Formal Too Informal Inappropriate topic for setting Sounds Rude Sounds Unkind Poor Getaway Write in and discuss the errors that Stephan or Carlos made.

Dialogue Continued: Stephen Mrs. B, I like your outfit. Carlos’ Mom Why thank you Stephen, I bought it a long time ago, but it is still one of my favorite dresses. Carlos Stephan, have you tried the salad that my Mother made? It is my favorite! Stephan I tried it, but I thought it had too many tomatoes. Carlos’ Mom Stephan, what have you been doing after school lately? Stephan I joined the basketball team, so practice keeps me busy. Have you found any errors yet? Where? What errors?

What was said… Nope! I’m pretty sure I haven’t met her yet. Too Formal Too Informal Inappropriate topic for setting Sounds Rude Sounds Unkind Write in and discuss the errors that Stephan or Carlos made. Other

Shared Activity Teacher Juan • Teacher chooses a student and 2 other students to be Juan and his parents. Teacher and Juan act out the following role play. Students watching give a thumbs up when Juan responds correctly and thumbs down when he responds inappropriately.

Role Play a Parent Night : Teacher Good evening. Juan (student responds) Teacher Who did you bring with you to Parent Night? Juan (student responds) Teacher It’s nice to meet you both. Juan’s mom (student responds) Juan’s dad (student responds) Teacher I’m so glad you could both come tonight. Have you found any errors yet? Where? What errors?

Continue Role Play : Teacher Can you believe all of this rain we’ve been having? Juan (student responds) Juan’s mom (student responds) Juan’s dad (student responds) Teacher It’s been a pleasure talking with you. Juan (student responds) Juan’s mom (student responds) Juan’s dad (student responds) Have you found any errors yet? Where? What errors?

Guided Practice

Now it’s your turn to play… • Separate students into two groups. • Select one person from each team to begin a new role play. They will stand in front of class and act out a brief scenario. • Read the scenario to class and tell the 2 that are in front which part they will act out. • After each role play, debrief their responses and choose 2 new students to act out next role play.

Situation One: Teacher begins role play and then steps out. Teacher introduces Student #1 to a new student. (Begin role play. ) Situation Two: A boy is waiting for his mom at the library and the librarian introduces herself to him. (Begin role play. )

Situation Three: Two friends have just returned to school after Winter Vacation. (Begin role play. ) Situation Four: A teacher and a parent walk by each other in the hallway. (Begin role play. ) Situation Five: The principal stops to talk to a girl in the hallway. (Begin role play. )