19. Be a Good Host and Guest
Complete textbook activity solutions and mock party examples — Maharashtra State Board (Balbharati), Grade Five English.
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This is a classroom role-play activity to be performed with your friends. Below is a short model script to help you understand how to play the roles of a good host and a good guest.
Mock Party Scenario: A Birthday Party
Host (Rohan): Welcome to my house, Amit! I am so glad you could make it to my birthday party. Please come in.
Guest (Amit): Thank you for inviting me, Rohan. Happy Birthday! Here is a small gift for you. I wrapped it myself.
Host (Rohan): Thank you so much, it looks lovely! Let me introduce you to my cousin, Sneha. Sneha, this is my school friend Amit.
Guest (Amit): Hello Sneha, nice to meet you. The decorations in the room look beautiful, Rohan!
Host (Rohan): Thanks, my family helped me set it up. Please have a seat. Would you like some juice or snacks?
Guest (Amit): Just a little juice for now, please. I don't want to waste anything.
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After finishing your classroom mock party, discuss the experience with your group. Here is an example of how you can list the tips.
Tips we successfully followed
- The host greeted everyone warmly at the door.
- The guests arrived on time (were punctual).
- The host made sure everyone was comfortable and served food politely.
- The guests appreciated the food and decorations honestly.
Tips we forgot to follow
- The host forgot to introduce some guests to each other.
- The guest forgot to remove the price tag from the gift before wrapping it.
- The host forgot to organize a party game for everyone to participate in.
- Some guests forgot to say goodbye to the host personally before leaving.