3.7 Writing + 3.4 Reading

By the end of this lesson...
I can write a simple review of a film.
Need: WB + paper notebook
Quick brainstorm on the whiteboards
BEST                                                                    WORST
FILMS WE'VE WATCHED

no judgement!

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By the end of this lesson...
I can write a simple review of a film.
Need: WB + paper notebook
Quick brainstorm on the whiteboards
BEST                                                                    WORST
FILMS WE'VE WATCHED

no judgement!

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2:00

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Class expectations
Everyone tries to speak English
Laptops are half-closed when not in use - NO gaming!
Listen to each other when someone's speaking
You're silent when working alone - Q's allowed
No loud noises when working together
Have respect and be kind!

Slide 2 - Slide

Welcome AM2A!
Do you read film reviews? Explain why/why not?

Quick discussion with your neigbors!

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Today's planning
1. Brainstorm great and terrible movies = check
2. Share your opinion on the usefulness of reviews = check
3. Read 2 reviews and do some practice activities (vocab + structure)
4. Quick check of answers
5. Write your own SHORT review using the structure & vocab
6. Give each other tips and tops - if time allows it
7. 3.4 reading during the second hour.

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Open your WB, p40-41
Read the review of Blade Runner

Do ex. 4 & 5 in pairs

Then, do Pitch Perfect review - 6 & 8 alone

- what points do they always include in a review?
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Answers
ex 4.      a-3         b-4          c-1            d-2                           
ex 5.      2-starring
                3-sequel                                           
                4-set
                5-unfortunately                                    
                6-performance                                                              
                7-hold your attention                                                            
                8-describes                                                                  
                                                 
what do these mean?
2-sterren      3-sequel
4-set             5-ongelukkig
6-voorstelling
7-houd je aandacht vast
8-beschrijft
ex 6:
1-geregisseerd   3-aanpassing
4-bekroond        5-plot 
6-eindelijk    8-screenplay
9-sequels    11-geschikt      

ex 8 - prachtig, briljant, inspirerend

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Write a review
Include:
background info (2 sentences),
plot & main characters (2-3 sent),
your opinion (min 2 sent: 1 good thing, 1 bad thing),
a summary of your opinion & recommendation = who should watch it and why?
XYZ is the latest film directed by...
about your favorite or
least favorite movie
Write in your paper notebook. The information in your review does not need to be true ;)
(since you can't research)
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I feel like I can write a simple (& good)
review of a film.

Slide 8 - Poll

Let's switch it up
Close your workbooks but keep your laptop open

Click this link & recap the comparisons. Done? Vocab :)
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3.4 Reading
Goal: you can understand the keypoints in a text on a familiar topic?

1: Start by looking at the (sub)title and pictures.
2: Read the first and last sentences of each paragraph. 
3: Read the questions.
4: Underline important words in Qs.
4: Find the answers in the text and answer the questions. 

Done? Make sure you answered everything and read your book.

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Tips to R-E-L-A-X

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                                       Check yourself
Every answer is worth one point.

You need at least 16 out of 20 for
a 6.0 on the real reading test.

Did you achieve today's goal?

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Can you understand the main points in simple descriptive text on a familiar topic?
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Slide 12 - Poll

Can you ...
... understand the main points in simple text on a familiar topic?
... write a simple movie review using descriptive adjectives?

TO DO: study 3.4 + 3.7
Extra practice? Go to MyEnglishlab or come to my flexhour.

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