Here are some beginner ESL dialogues using the topic "Stickyball" for your ESL lessons:
Dialogue 1: Introduction
Student A: Hi, do you like playing games?
Student B: Yeah, I do! What's your favorite game?
Student A: I like playing Stickyball. Have you heard of it?
Student B: No, what's Stickyball?
Student A: It's a fun game we play in schoolyard. It's like a mix of soccer and dodgeball.
Dialogue 2: Understanding the Rules
Student A: So, how do you play Stickyball?
Student B: Well, we divide into two teams. One team kicks the ball, and the other team tries to catch it.
Student A: And what's the goal?
Student B: The goal is to catch the ball and get points. If you catch it, you get a point.
Student A: And what about if you get hit by the ball?
Student B: If you get hit by the ball, you're out.
Dialogue 3: Playing Stickyball
Student A: Okay, let's play a game! I'm on your team.
Student B: Great! Let's kick off.
Student A: Okay, here comes the ball. Catch it!
Student B: Ah, got it! I caught it!
Student A: Nice job! You get a point.
Student B: Yay! Thanks! Now it's my turn. Here comes the ball…
Student A: Oh no, I think you're going to get hit!
Student B: Uh-oh… yeah, I got hit. I'm out.
Dialogue 4: Winning or Losing
Student A: So, we're tied 2-2. Whoever gets the next point wins.
Student B: I'm going to try really hard to catch the ball.
Student A: And I'll try to kick it to you. Go!
Student A: Yes! I kicked it to you!
Student B: Ah, got it! I caught it! We win!
Student A: Congratulations! Well played.
Language points:
* Introducing oneself and others
* Asking questions about interests and hobbies
* Describing a game and its rules
* Using present simple tense (e.g., "I like playing games", "We divide into two teams")
* Using vocabulary related to sports and games (e.g., "kick off", "catch", "points", "get out")
Tips for teachers:
* Use visual aids like images of Stickyball or a whiteboard to help students understand the game.
* Encourage students to practice using the present simple tense to describe their actions during the game.
* Use this dialogue as a starting point to teach vocabulary related to sports and games.
* Encourage students to create their own dialogue or scenario using the language they learn from this lesson.
