Show Biz: Introduction

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 2

Welcome to today's English lesson!

By the end of this lesson, you...

...you know a bit more about the movie industry. 

...you have spoken to your classmates about movies. 

...you know more about Disney. 

Table of Contents

Quiz: Showbiz and Hollywood.

Discussion round: The importance of Movies.

Writing activity: Movie recommendations. 

Chapter 3

What do you think of when you hear "showbiz"?

What about 'Hollywood'?

Look at the following questions: 

What do you think?

When was the first Hollywood movie made?

1. 2000
2. 1978
3. 1910
4. 1922

The first Hollywood movies were silent.

1. true
2. false

1927

First movie with speech

How many Hollywood movies are released each year?

1. about 35
2. about 150
3. about 400
4. more than 600

What movie made the most money (boxoffice)?

1. Avatar
2. Avengers: End Game
3. Titanic
4. The Lion King

Discuss the questions together

You will see a question on the screen. 

In pairs, discuss the questions. What do you think?

You have 2 minutes each time.

What is your favourite movie/ TV-show ever? Why?

Have you ever cried while watching a movie/ TV-show? Why?

What movie/ TV show has made an impact on you? Why?

Is cinema (movies and TV) important?

30 Seconds!

Divide into groups of 4 or 5

Write on the cards something about cinema! (favourite movie/ TV show, actors, movie characters, directors etc.) 

30 Seconds!

Now, give your cards to another group and get their cards. 

One of your classmates will need their phone for a timer. 

Let's play!