Role-play cards invite students to assume the role of a specific person or character and to react to a stimulus or prompt as that person. They provide English language learners opportunities to use language and content in a variety of situations. They can be used in subject areas to link learning to real life contexts.
The teacher first models language structures and builds vocabulary that students will need. English language learners will need to be given rehearsal time and/or a speaking frame. After the activity it is important to build in reflection time.
The benefits of role-play cards:
Watch this short video to see a year 13 economics class using role-play cards
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Published on: 18 Dec 2017
