Can I go to the party, please?intentionsstage directions

AmyDad, can we talk about this party on Saturday?

Mr PattersonA party? I dont know anything about it. Tell me.

AmyWell, you know my friend Katie? Its her party and shes invited me. And all my friends will be there, too.

Mr PattersonI see. And what sort of party will it be?

AmyJust a normal teenage party. A bit of music, dancing, food, you know. Itll be fun.

Mr PattersonAnd when is it? What time on Saturday, I mean.

AmyIt starts at ten, and goes on till late.

Mr PattersonHmm, ten sounds a bit late to me.

AmyIt is Saturday night, Dad. There is no school the next day.

Mr PattersonYouve got a point, but if you were out all night, wed worry about you. Therell be lots of other parties I really dont think you should go to this one.

AmyDo you remember that film I went to last month? That one finished at midnight.

Mr PattersonThats true, but I was there to pick you and your friend up in the car.

AmyOK, Ive got an idea. If I went to the party at ten, then you could pick me up at midnight. It would be like when I went to the cinema. And my phone would be on all the time, so you can call me if you need to.

Mr PattersonYouve worked it out already, havent you, young lady?

AmyWell I know its a bit late, but this way I can be at the party, and you wont have to worry.

Mr PattersonHmm, maybe we can meet halfway.

AmyPlease, say yes! Please!

Mr PattersonWell, all right. Its a deal.

Can I go to the party, please?1. Read the dialogue with your partner.- Discuss: What does Amy want? What does her dad think about that? How does Amy try to convince her dad? Is she successful? Why (not)?2. Analyse the dialogue. Fill in:- the speakers intentions: What are Amys and Mr. Pattersons intentions?- stage directions: How does Amy and her father say what they say (worriedly, angrily, humorously, ?)3. Read and act out the dialogue again.- Then fold back the dialogue. Only use the prompts (intentions and stage directions). You dont need to use the original wording.4. Collect useful phrases: Look for phrases Amy uses to convince her dad. Look for phrases Mr. Patterson uses to express interest, to express his emotions, to show that he is listening and to explain his concerns. What else could you say? Add more phrases you know.

Useful phrases: Meeting someone close halfwayStarting a conversation Can we talk about ? Ive got a question, mom/dad? Mom/dad, can I ask you something? Mom/ dad do you have a minute? Id like to ask you something.

Showing interest Tell me more about it? I see. Who else is coming? How will you get there? What is it about? I understand. What time does it start? When will you be back home?

Expressing ones feelings and concerns Hm, that sounds a bit late to me. I (really) dont think you should Well, I dont mind but I think Youve got a point here, but Thats true, but I know, but

Trying to convince someone I know, youre right, but dont you think Thats right, but I understand your concern, but If you like, I can Ive got an idea / Maybe Can we meet halfway? I do and you do

Giving in Alright, youve convinced me. OK, fine. Well, all right. Its a deal.

Checklist: Meeting halfwayMode of presentation We start our conversation with an informal greeting. Examples: Hey / Hi Amy makes a request. Mr(s) Patterson shows interest. Examples: That sounds / Tell me more about it. Amy gives additional information. Mr(s) Patterson shows that (s)he understands Partner As feelings. I understand / I see Mr(s) Patterson expresses his/her feelings and expresses concern. Examples: I think is Dont you think its a bit Amy shows that she understands Mr(s) Patterson. Examples: I know Amy tries to convince Mr(s) Patterson: Examples: Dont you think / If you like, I can We finally agree and meet halfway. Examples: OK, then. Youre right/ Lets Our conversation has a clear end. Content We have talked about the topic. We have more than just one argument. We have drawn a compromise.Language We have used the text model for ideas on phrases and form. We have used different phrases we have learned (language support). I have used an informal, emotional style: everyday language, words that express feelings.