Teaching Strategies

Role-Play Cards

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.
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

• A tool for giving English language learners opportunities to use language and content in a variety of situations.
• Can be used in subject areas to link learning to real life contexts.