A good role-playing activity for the production stage of a PPP lesson on the past continuous interrupted may have students acting out scenarios in which one action interrupts another. Here’s a detailed prompt for this activity:—### Role-Playing Activity: Previous Continuous Interrupted**Objective:** To practice the past continuous tense with interruptions in a fun and interactive setting.**Setup:**1. Divide the class into pairs or small groups. 2. Give each pair/group a set of scenario cards, each describing a circumstance where one continuous activity is interrupted by another.3. Example scenarios:- “You were watching a movie when the power went out.”- “She was cooking dinner when the phone rang.”- “They were playing soccer when it started to rain.”Instructions:Each pair/group selects one scenario card.Students create a short sketch based on their event, making careful to incorporate dialogue using the past continuous interrupted structure. For example: “I was watching a movie when the power went out.”Encourage inventiveness. Students might add facts and context to make their skit more engaging.Perform the skits. Each pair or group will act out their scenario in front of the class.Feedback:After each skit, give constructive feedback on the use of the past continuous interrupted tense.Encourage classmates to provide positive feedback and suggestions for growth.Follow-up:Lead a class discussion on the scenarios. Ask students to explain what they liked about each skit and what they learnt from the activity.
