Unit 15 Project Worksheet Notes

WHAT DID YOU SAY?

Aim: Give Ss practice talking about telephone messages.

Preparation: Make one copy of the worksheet for every S.
Materials: None

Plan Present
■ Ask: “Have you ever had a communication ■ Have groups perform their short plays for the class.
problem? What was the cause of the problem?” ■ Encourage other Ss to give positive feedback,
■ If necessary, give Ss examples (e.g., I left a telling the performers which parts of the play they
message, but the person wrote the wrong enjoyed.
information. I didn’t understand because of a ■ If possible, record the performances to play later.
bad cell phone connection. Someone left me a
voice-mail message, but I couldn’t understand it!).
Then elicit answers from the class.
■ Give each S a worksheet.
■ Ss write three problems and compare their
experiences with a partner.

Prepare
■ Divide Ss in groups.
■ Explain the task. Ss think of a situation and write a
funny script about the event. Tell them that they
will act out their short play for the class.
■ Have Ss assign roles and practice their plays.
Encourage Ss to use costumes, props, and music.

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Unit 15 Project Worksheet

WHAT DID YOU SAY?

Plan
Think about communication problems you have had. What was the reason for the
problem? Write three problems. Then explain them to a partner.
Problem Reason
1. __________________________________ __________________________________
2. __________________________________ __________________________________
3. __________________________________ __________________________________

Prepare
GROUP WORK Think of a situation where a bad cell phone connection, unclear message, or other
communication problem results in a misunderstanding. Then write a short play about the event. Try to
make your play interesting or funny.

Present
CLASS ACTIVITY Perform your play for the class.

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