Teacher Instructions: See Sample II-15 Lesson Plan: Beginning Level, for instructions on how to use these dialogues.

Sample II-16: Student Activity Sheets/Transparencies

Dialogue 1

Telephoning the School Office

A. Good morning. Grover Elementary School.
B. Hello. This is Mrs. Sanchez.
A. How can I help you?
B. My daughter won't be in school today. She has a fever.
A. What's her name?
B. Maria Escobar.
A. Who is her teacher?
B. Mrs. Johnson.
A. Thank you for calling. I hope she feels better tomorrow.
B. Thank you. Goodbye.
A. Bye.


Dialogue 2

Telephoning the School Office

A. Good morning. Grover Elementary School.
B. Hello. This is Mrs. Sanchez.
A. How can I help you?
B. My son won't be in school today. He has a fever.
A. What's his name?
B. Jose Escobar.
A. Who is his teacher?
B. Mrs. Johnson.
A. Thank you for calling. I hope he feels better tomorrow.
B. Thank you. Goodbye.
A. Bye.