I threw this idea into the “Can I (request, permission)” category but this idea stems from my textbook’s page “Time for a skit” restaurant edition. I have created a mock-up version of the page in question so you can see what I am referring to.

Anyways, provided is a restaurant menu with prices and an assortment of different food items…plus a cash register. 

In my class, we had the students review the following conversation:

A: May I help you?

B: Can I have a hot dog?

A: Ok, and your drink?

B: Latte, please.

A: For here or to go?

B: For here, please. How much is that?

A: That’s 10 dollars.

B: Here you are.

After the review, we put them into groups of 4 or 5. (or whatever size you deem fit). Each group would assign roles (clerk or customer) and create a skit loosely following the format above.

Once prepared, we set up a register and sample items on a few desks. We ended up adding a bunch of other choices other than the sample menu had provided, such as large pizza and long hot dog. Whether or not you want to use the aforementioned extra words or not, is up to you.

After set up, the student assigned the clerk role comes to the register and the other “customer” student come up and act out the skit.

We had green slips of paper for money as the focus was not about counting or giving out change.