Market Magic Slides
Market
Masters
Let's go shopping!
Today's Mission
1
Practice our food vocabulary.
2
Be polite shoppers and helpful shopkeepers.
3
Have fun playing with friends!
The Shopkeeper
Your Job:
- Welcome customers with a smile!
- Tell them what items cost.
- Take their money and say "Thank you!"
"Hello! How can I help you today?"
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The Customer
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Your Job:
- Check your shopping list.
- Ask for the food you need.
- Pay the shopkeeper.
"I would like two apples, please!"
Market Talk
Practice saying these with a partner!
SHOPKEEPER
"Hello! What do you need?"
SHOPKEEPER
"That will be 5 coins, please."
CUSTOMER
"I need 3 carrots and some milk."
CUSTOMER
"How much is the bread?"
Ready, Set,
Shop!
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Grab your shopping list and let's begin!
Market Masters Teacher Guide
Market Masters
Teacher Facilitation Guide
Overview
Market Masters is a functional role-playing simulation designed to build confidence in using food-related vocabulary and social interaction phrases. Students alternate roles between Shopkeepers (managing inventory and money) and Customers (following a shopping list and staying within a budget).
Preparation
Printing List
- Merchant Cards: Print 2-3 sets (4 copies per item).
- Currency: Print enough bills/coins for 5 per student.
- Lists: 1 themed list per Customer.
Classroom Setup
- Set up 4 desks as "Stalls" around the room.
- Group Merchant Cards by type (Fruits, Veggies, etc.) at each stall.
Pacing & Facilitation
10m
Introduction & Vocabulary
Use the Market Magic Slides to introduce the game. Practice the "Market Talk" phrases together. Model a transaction with a volunteer.
20m
Market Is Open! (Round 1)
Assign half the class as Shopkeepers and half as Customers. Customers receive 5 coins and a Shopping List. Shopkeepers man their stalls. Set a timer.
20m
Switch Roles (Round 2)
Collect materials and swap roles. Ensure students use polite language like "Please" and "Thank you."
Scaffolding
For emergent speakers, keep the Slides (Slide 5) visible during play. Pair them with a more confident peer for "buddy shopping."
Extension
Challenge advanced students by varying prices (e.g., "Milk is 2 coins today") to practice mental math and negotiation vocabulary.