Conversations - Kindergarten

How to do the conversation activity:

Introduce the script.
FIRST:
You can write the script on the board (which they may or may not be able to read). OR
You can use puppets (or any other types of props you may have available). OR
You can draw 2 characters on the board and point to them as you teach them the script.

SECOND:
Say the first line to the students and make them repeat it.
Indicate the line, puppet speaking, or point to the character on the board.

THIRD:
Say the second line of the script to them.
After they repeat the second line, make them repeat both lines.

FOURTH:
Do the third step until the script is finished.

How to do the conversation activity:

Introduce the script.
FIRST:
You can write the script on the board (which they may or may not be able to read). OR
You can use puppets (or any other types of props you may have available). OR
You can draw 2 characters on the board and point to them as you teach the script.

SECOND:
Say the first line to the students and make them repeat it.
Indicate the line, puppet speaking, or point to the character on the board.

THIRD:
Say the second line of the script to them indicating the line puppet, or character.
After they repeat the second line, make them repeat both lines.

FOURTH:
Repeat the third step until the script is finished.

FIFTH:
Make the students ACT OUT the script.
Bring 2 students to the front of the room and have them say the conversation to each other.
Have the students change parts and repeat the script.
Give each student a turn until everyone has finished the script.

NOTES:
*Give students a few seconds to remember the script if they forget. They will remember better if they figure it out themselves and not have you feeding them lines too often.
~You can also have the other student repeat his or her line.OR
~Have the class repeat the script together, and then start the individual practice again.
*Many Korean students do not have practice acting out conversation. They may complain or freeze up. But make them do it. They will learn English faster and actually be able to use it.
~Remember that most students do not have public speaking experience and you have to give it to them.
~They will get better over time.
*Remind students who are waiting for their turn to not call out the lines or be distracting.
*Be a comedian. Make the acting out part fun.
~If a child says a word wrong or funny, repeat it, be dramatic, make the class laugh and keep them engaged.
~If one students says, "How are you?" and the other student says, "How are you?" act outraged and repeat the lines dramatically: "How are you how are you?"
*Be careful with shy students, they may need a different sort of distraction.
~If a student refuses to speak, use your puppet (or your hand) to "whisper" in their ear the line.
~Talk directly to the student, he or she may be shy to talk to the other student, but not to you.
~Feed them word by word until they repeat the line.
~Give them a chance to try, but if it goes on too long (i.e. over a minute) then finish the activity and move on.
~Don't try to be too democratic. If a student refuse to go unless their friend does it with them, just let them.
*Students tend to forget to ask questions. They answer them, but generally need prompting to ask them.