Setting: A living room cluttered with snacks. A TV is blaring loud commentary.
MARCO: (Jumping up) Yes! Did you see that? He found the gap! That’s a first down!
JIN: Wait, Marco. Why did they stop? They were just starting to run.
MARCO: It’s strategic, Jin. They have four tries to go ten yards. It’s like chess, but with more hitting.
ELENA: It’s like chess if the pieces ate buffalo wings. Jin, forget the rules. Have a wing. They are the best part.
JIN: Thank you, Elena. But why did the man in the striped shirt throw a yellow flag? Is that a goal?
MARCO: (Groaning) No! That’s a penalty. Holding! That’s going to cost them fifteen yards. We are never going to score.
ELENA: Relax, Marco. The halftime show starts in five minutes. That’s why I’m actually here.
MARCO: “Just a game”? This is the championship! My team hasn't won since I moved here.
JIN: I think I’m getting it. So, the goal is to get the ball to the end, right?
MARCO: Exactly! The "End Zone."
JIN: And why is everyone standing around now?
ELENA: It’s a commercial break. Look, it’s a talking dog selling laundry detergent. Only in America.
MARCO: The commercials are famous, Jin. Companies pay millions for thirty seconds.
JIN: Millions? For a dog? I should change my career to advertising.
ELENA: (Laughing) See? You’re learning fast. Marco, pass the napkins. You're about to cry because your team just fumbled.
MARCO: (Yelling at TV) Pick it up! Oh, come on! My grandmother runs faster than that!
ELENA: Don't worry, Jin. He’ll be fine once the pizza arrives.
— THE END —
Teacher Tip: Encourage students to mimic the "emotional" cues like groaning or yelling to practice natural intonation.