Personal Elementary

PROJECT GUIDELINES

Class: ENCS040026 Level: A2.1 Project 2: ROLE PLAY

Learning Outcomes
The learner is able to …
• articulate information about family members and hobbies using the present simple
tense, frequency adverbs, and expressions in the context of planning a family event,
• use prepositions of time and daily routine verbs to vividly describe people's daily
activities,
• effectively employs the present continuous tense to engage in discussions about
ongoing activities,
• describe the weather and seasons in the context of planning a family event,
• enhance creativity, teamwork, and communication skills through role-play.
Requirements:
• Grammar: present simple, present continuous, frequency adverbs, prepositions of
time
• Vocabulary: relevance to the theme (family, hobbies, daily activities, clothes,
weather, and seasons)
• Pronunciation: clear and articulate pronunciation of words; appropriate intonation
and stress to convey meaning effectively (-ing forms; dates; linking consonants and
vowels)
Materials:
• Props or visual aids to enhance the role-play: items related to the activities being
discussed (soccer ball, paintbrush, picnic basket) and images representing the
weather or a calendar to emphasize the chosen day.
• Well-organized scripts, with clear dialogues and stage directions (See the sample
script provided as a reference for structure and language use)
• A TV or whiteboard for visualizing information during the reflection session.
Instructions for Teachers:
Before Project Day: (pls. see Course Outline of ENCS040026 for the day to inform students
about the Project Guidelines)

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Lecturers
1. Divide students into small groups of 4 or 5.
2. Introduce the project theme: planning a "Family Fun Day" event. Specify that each group
will choose a specific day for the event.
3. Assign roles to each group member, emphasizing active participation. Ensure a mix of
family roles (e.g., Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, and Pet if desired).
4. Instruct each group to create a script for a role-play involving planning the Family Fun
Day. Emphasize the use of language elements like present simple, present continuous,
prepositions of time and relevant vocabulary (family, hobbies, daily activities, clothes,
weather, seasons, etc.)

On Project Day (pls. see Course Outline of ENCS040026 for the Project Day)

1. Presentation:
• Instruct each group to perform their role-play during the presentation.
• Emphasize discussions about family members, hobbies, daily routines, and
plans for the Family Fun Day.
2. Evaluation:
• Assess students based on creativity, language use, and effective incorporation
of specified language elements.
• Highlight the importance of teamwork and active participation.
3. Peer Evaluation:
• Allow other groups to provide feedback and ask questions after each
presentation.
4. Reflection:
• Facilitate a reflection session after all groups have presented.
• Encourage students to discuss what they enjoyed and learned during the
project.
Assessment Criteria:
• Creativity and Originality: Evaluate the role-play for imaginative and innovative
elements (the use of props or visual aids).
• Language Use: Assess the effective use of frequency adverbs, present continuous
tense, prepositions of time, and relevant vocabulary.
• Teamwork: Evaluate the level of participation and collaboration among group
members.

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 Outline for a Family Fun Day script
Title: [Create a Fun and Catchy Title]
Characters:
1. Dad (e.g., John)
2. Mom (e.g., Lisa)
3. Brother (e.g., Tom)
4. Sister (e.g., Emma)
Scene: Living Room, [Choose a specific day and time, e.g., Saturday Morning]
1. Introduction:
• Dad suggests planning a Family Fun Day.
• Mom and siblings express excitement.
2. Choosing the Day:
• Family discusses and agrees on the day (e.g., Saturday or Sunday).
3. Sharing Hobbies:
• Each family member shares their hobbies.
• Use present simple tense and frequency adverbs.
• Example: "Tom, you love playing soccer, right?"
4. Suggesting Activities:
• Family suggests activities based on hobbies.
• Use present continuous tense for ongoing activities.
• Example: "How about an outdoor soccer match at the park?"
5. Planning the Schedule:
• Decide on the schedule for the day.
• Use prepositions of time.
• Example: "What time should we start our soccer game?"
6. Checking the Weather:
• Mom checks the weather forecast.
• Describes the weather for planning outdoor activities.
7. Clothing and Accessories:
• Family discusses appropriate clothing for the day's activities.
• Consider comfort and weather-appropriateness.
8. Finalizing the Plan:
• Confirm the chosen day, schedule, and activities.
• Express excitement for the planned Family Fun Day.
9. Closing:
• Dad summarizes the Family Fun Day plan.
• Express eagerness to spend quality time together.
10. Optional: Props and Visual Aids:
• Consider using props or visual aids to enhance the role-play.
Notes for Students:
• Ensure everyone in the family actively participates.
• Practice using present simple tense, frequency adverbs, present continuous tense,
prepositions of time, and relevant vocabulary.

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 A Sample Role-play Script
(This script involves a family discussing and planning their upcoming weekend activities.
The script includes elements of frequency adverbs, present continuous tense, prepositions
of time, and relevant vocabulary - family, hobbies, daily activities, clothes, weather,
seasons, etc.)
Title: Family Fun Day Planning

Characters:
1. Dad (John)
2. Mom (Lisa)
3. Brother (Tom)
4. Sister (Emma)
Scene: Living Room, Saturday Morning

Dad (John): Good morning, everyone! I was thinking, why don't we plan a Family Fun Day
this weekend?
Mom (Lisa): That's a fantastic idea, John! What day should we choose?
Brother (Tom): How about Sunday? We don't have much going on.
Sister (Emma): Yeah, Sunday sounds great. What activities can we do?
Dad (John): Well, let's start by talking about our hobbies. Tom, you love playing soccer,
right?
Brother (Tom): Absolutely! We can have a friendly family soccer match at the park.
Mom (Lisa): And Emma, you enjoy painting. How about an outdoor painting session?
Sister (Emma): Perfect! I can teach everyone to paint landscapes.
Dad (John): Great! Now, let's plan the schedule. Tom, what time should we start our soccer
game?
Brother (Tom): How about 10 in the morning? It's not too hot, and we can have a good
game before lunch.
Mom (Lisa): Sounds good. After soccer, we can have a picnic in the park.
Sister (Emma): And we can paint during the picnic! What do you think, Dad?
Dad (John): Excellent idea, Emma! Now, let's check the weather forecast.
Mom (Lisa): (checking a weather app on her phone) It looks like Sunday will be sunny with
a slight breeze. Perfect for outdoor activities!
Dad (John): Wonderful! Let's finalize our plan. We'll start with soccer at 10 am, have a
picnic, and then enjoy a painting session.
Brother (Tom): And we can finish the day with a family movie night!
Sister (Emma): Yes, with popcorn!
Mom (Lisa): By the way, let's make sure to wear comfortable clothes for our outdoor
activities. Sneakers and light jackets might be a good idea.
Dad (John): Great reminder, Lisa! Comfort is key for our Family Fun Day.
Mom (Lisa): It's settled, then. Family Fun Day this Sunday it is!
Dad (John): And that's how we plan our Family Fun Day. We can't wait to spend quality
time together!

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