Listening lesson 2. movies

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Listening lesson movies

What you need: pen/pencil, paper, laptop

Lesson Goals

• Identify and recall specific details from the trailer (e.g., main characters, setting, conflict, and mood) through multiple-choice questions.
• Understand and interpret the tone and purpose of the trailer, demonstrating comprehension of visual and audio cues.
• Brainstorm and describe an original candy concept that would fit the movie's world, considering its unique features and how it would contribute to the story or setting.

Trailers

• Discuss with your partner about your favorite movie
• Talk about reasons as to why a trailer is important
• Come up with one example of something that a trailer can't go without. 

Before listening

•  Have a quick discussion about what you know about Willy Wonka
• While listening, write down key-words that might help you explain the plot

What's Wonka's dream

1. To become the richest man in the world
2. To win a competition
3. To find magic candy
4. To open the greatest chocolate factory

Keywords?

What special characteristics does Wonka have

1. He can fly
2. He has super strength
3. He can talk to animals
4. He can make magic candy

What mood does the trailer give off?

Why do you think the movie is about Wonka's younger years?

1. To show family history
2. To show how he meets the kids from the films
3. To show how he became famous
4. To explain how he became the chocolate maker

Candy Pitch Challenge

Your Task: Create a short, persuasive pitch for a brand-new candy. Use the worksheet to structure your ideas. You have 25 minutes to write, then you will present in small groups.

Step 1: Brainstorm (10 min)

       Fill in your worksheet with ideas:

Step 2: Write Your Pitch (10 min)

• Use your worksheet to write 4-5 sentences.
• Make it clear, exciting, and persuasive.
• Use strong adjectives (delicious, crunchy, mouthwatering, exciting, refreshing)

Step 3: Present in Groups (5 min)

Take turns sharing your pitch in your small group. Give each other feedback.

You have 25 minutes total – get started!