The host parent must ask questions of you before reaching a decision as to whether you may or may not stay home for the day. The focus of this activity is on interpersonal oral communication so writing should be discouraged. You may wish to provide an index card to each pair to write down some English language prompts. This task is best accomplished when students are given two days in succession to complete it. On the first day, distribute the task.
Students have time to get comfortable with the topic and begin the role play.
At a younger level one could require the student to offer fewer symptoms and the parent to ask fewer questions. You may wish to develop a follow-up activity describing how the student spends the day.