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Stage III Modifying the topic

The situation remains the same as in stage II, except for the topic.
Louise is still apologizing to Roger. But here Louise has forgotten
to send off an important letter that Roger had wanted to be mailed.
Classroom procedures

A. Preparing the students (5 mins.)

1.Directions

2.Topic Orientation

B. Playing the performance (5 mins.)

1.Procedures
2.Function

Lesson III: Al and Jim in conversation

Stage I: The basic conversation

The constituents of this situation are:

Speakers: Al and Jim
Location: The beach

Topic: Swimming
Function: Refusing

Al and Jim are walking along the beach. Al wants Jim to go into the
water for a swim. Jim refuses and says that it is much too cold. The
more Al tries to convince him, the more stubborn Jim becomes.

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