Group Work- A Skit

Divide the class into groups of 2 or 3. Students work together to develop a skit that is grammatically correct about guests making requests . Once the skit is developed, students present it to the teacher and rest of class. The teacher judges the skit based on grammar and language use, originality, and acting ability.

Discussion

Have a discussion about the types of requests guests make. Can most of the requests be accommodated? What is the most unusual request that a guest has made? Are most guests polite when they make requests- or is it more like a demand? If a staff goes above and beyond the normal assigned duties to fulfill a request, how do the quests acknowledge it- do they thank the staff profusely, commend them to their supervisor, give bigger tips?  

Whole Class- First to Know

Put the following request items an the board and then read request descriptions. The students listen to the descriptions and determine the request being made. The first person to know the request should race to the board and circle it and put their initials in the circle. The student with the most initials win.

          Unsweetened tea

              I can't drink this tea, it's too sweet.

          Mustard

              I want that yellow sauce you put on hamburgers, not ketchup.

          Ocean view room

              All I can see from my room is another building.

          A cab

              Good choice, they are air conditioned and much safer than

              motorcycle taxis

          A baby crib

              I'm afraid that if she sleeps on the bed she will roll off and hurt herself.

          Carrying packages

               Thanks, those are much heavier than I thought.

          A freshly pressed suit

              It's crucial that I get it done on time, I have a very important meeting in

              the morning.

          Very crispy bacon

              I can't eat it if it has undercooked fat and is limp. 

          A newspaper delivered to room

              I always start the day by completing the daily crossword puzzle.

          Extra blankets

              It got very cold in the room last night, I could hardly sleep.

          Change reservation time

               We'll get back from the tour later than expected and can't be there at 

               the reserved time.

          House keeping cleaning later

              I'm on vacation and want to sleep until at least 2:00PM everyday.

Work Sheet 1- Requests

Write the correct word on the line that will complete the sentence.

            tour             noisy                gym                  apron              get      

            like              freshly              slices               replace           crib

            early           seeds               mind                messy             change            

            working      room                arrange           shampoo         airline              

1. Do you _________ changing my __________ reservation?

 2. Could I get a _______ put in my ____________ for the baby?

3. Could we _____________ rooms? Being so close to the elevator is too

     ________.

4. Could you _________ for a ________ to Phi Phi Island for us?

5. I’d like to ___________ pancakes with bananas and peach _________

    on them?

6. I would ___________ extra soap and _____________ left in the room.

7. Could you _____________ the iron? It doesn’t seem to be __________.

8. Can I get a ___________ peeled and sliced apple with the ___________

    removed?

9. My child is very__________. Could you make sure my child wears an

     __________ when painting.

10. Is there any way to have the ___________ open a half an hour 

     _________? 

Work Sheet 2- Requests

Match the appropriate responses with the questions by putting the correct number of the question on the line of the response.

1. The light went out in the bath room.                  ____ Yes sir, just dial the

     Could I bet it replaced?                                               room number.

2. I left three bags in the trunk of my                     ____ I’ll see what I can do.

    car. Could you get them for me?

 3. Is it possible to get a small printer                  ____ Of course sir, let me

     for my notebook. I need to print out                           serve these drinks and

     some documents for a meeting                                 I’ll be right back.

     tomorrow.

 4. I just thought you should know                         ____ Yes sir, I’ll call

     that someone spilled shampoo all                            maintenance and they’ll

     over the shower floor and it’s very                             replace the bulb right

     slippery. It could be dangerous.                                 away.

 5. We are ready to order now.                             ____ I’ll get some right away.

 6. Do you have Lee and Perrin’s                         ____ There’s one in the back.

     Steak Sauce?                                                              Just follow me and we’ll

                                                                                            take care of that.

 7. Could I get some more sugar?                        ____ I’m sure there’s some in

                                                                                            the kitchen; give me a

                                                                                            minute and I’ll find

                                                                                            some.

 8. Could I use your phone to call my                    ____ If I could have the keys,

     room?                                                                            I’ll attend to that

                                                                                            immediately.

 9. Could I get a couple of towels to                     ____ Thank you for letting me

      wipe up sweat while I exercise?                                know, I’ll get right on it.

10. Do you have a first aid kit? I just                   ____ Of course sir, I’ll get

    cut my finger.                                                        those for you right away.

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