Role Play Scenarios: Communication Champs

Instructions: With your partner or small group, choose a scenario to act out. Read the scenario carefully and think about how you would communicate effectively in this situation. Remember to speak clearly, listen actively, and be respectful.

Scenario 1: Ordering Food at a Restaurant

Situation: You are at a busy fast-food restaurant with a friend. You need to order your meal and drinks, and you also want to ask if they can substitute fries for a side salad without extra cost.

Roles: Customer, Restaurant Worker, Friend (optional)

Things to practice:

• Speaking clearly and confidently.
• Making a polite request for a substitution.
• Listening to the worker's response.
• Thanking the worker.

Scenario 2: Asking for Help in a Store

Situation: You are in a grocery store looking for a specific item (e.g., a special type of cereal, gluten-free bread). You have looked everywhere and can't find it. You need to ask a store employee for help.

Roles: Shopper, Store Employee

Things to practice:

• Politely getting an employee's attention.
• Clearly describing what you are looking for.
• Listening to directions.
• Thanking the employee for their help.

Scenario 3: Making Plans with a Friend

Situation: You want to invite your friend to see a movie this weekend. You need to find out if they are available, what kind of movie they want to see, and agree on a time and place.

Roles: You, Friend

Things to practice:

• Initiating a conversation.
• Clearly stating your idea.
• Asking open-ended questions to get their opinion.
• Listening to their preferences and availability.
• Compromising or confirming details.

Scenario 4: Talking to a Doctor or Nurse (Making an Appointment)

Situation: You have a minor health concern (e.g., a persistent cough) and need to call the doctor's office to schedule an appointment. You will need to explain briefly why you are calling and find a suitable time.

Roles: Patient (You), Doctor's Receptionist

Things to practice:

• Stating your name and purpose clearly.
• Briefly explaining your reason for needing an appointment.
• Listening to available times.
• Confirming the appointment details (date, time, location).
• Thanking the receptionist.

Scenario 5: Resolving a Small Disagreement with a Peer

Situation: You and a classmate are working on a group project. You have different ideas about how to approach a section of the project, and a small disagreement has come up. You need to communicate effectively to find a solution.

Roles: You, Classmate

Things to practice:

• Expressing your opinion calmly and clearly.
• Actively listening to your classmate's perspective.
• Using "I" statements (e.g., "I feel...").
• Suggesting a compromise or solution.
• Being respectful of different viewpoints.

Communication Champs Rubric

Student Name: _________________________
Date: _________________________
Scenario: _________________________

This rubric will help us evaluate your functional communication skills during the role-play activity.

Teacher Feedback:

Student Self-Reflection:

Cool Down: Communication Reflection

Instructions: Take a moment to reflect on today's role-playing activity. Answer the questions below honestly.

1. What is one new communication skill you tried or thought about today?
   
   
   
   

2. Describe a real-life situation where you think you could use the communication skills we practiced today. (e.g., asking a question in a store, talking to a family member)
   
   
   
   
   
   

3. On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about your communication skills after today's lesson? (Circle one)

   1 (Not confident)     2 (A little confident)     3 (Moderately confident)     4 (Confident)     5 (Very confident)

4. What is one thing you still want to learn or practice about communication?