Introduce the fact that Steven has a younger sister, Beth, who is not mentally retarded. Ask how Beth might feel having Steven for a brother. Ask players to get in pairs, preferably male-female. Males will portray Steven, females portray Beth. Ask what might be discussed between the two as Beth walks with Steven to his school bus stop.
Players then rise and walk together across the space, in character, conversing as they walk.
The facilitator observes these simultaneous improvisations and selects a few pairs to spotlight. A particular pair is asked to share 15-30 seconds of their dialogue while the others in class observe. Other pairs are asked to share their dialogue, as time permits. Remaining in pairs, players switch roles with females portraying Steven and males portraying his teacher. As before, the facilitator observes and spotlights a few pairs to share approximately 15-30 seconds of their dialogue while the others in class observe.