Human Playground (episode 1)

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• Studiejaar 1

Human Playground

Episode 1 (part 1) 

Today's To Do's:

• Introduction
• Watch the trailer
• Assignment 1: expectations
•  Assignment 2: writing exercise
• Watch episode 1, part 1
• Assignment 3: true/false
• Assignment 4: statements

Introduction

• You are going to see a documentary called Human Playground. We are going to see at least 3 episodes.
•  For each episode, there are a few assignments. 

Assignment 1

What: Discussion

How: What do you think this documentary will be about? based on the trailer. Do you think you will like the documentary?

Time: 5 minutes

Outcome: You have discussed your expectations of the show.

Assignment 2: Writing

Choose one picture you like best. What do you think this sport is? What are the rules? What can you win? What is the purpose? Write your own thoughts about this. Your story needs to be between 100-150 words.

Done?: Hand-in via Teams

Watch episode 1 (part 1)

We are going to watch the first part of episode 1 (till 19.45)

Pay attention, questions will be asked afterwards!

Assignment 3

Answer the true/false questions in de lesson-up starting from the next slide. 

Note: the answers are all related to the episode!

A3 papieren meenemen?

1. Marathon des Sables is a 4-day ultramarathon

1. True
2. False

2. More than half of the participants make it to the finish-line

1. True
2. False

3. Someone died on the first day

1. True
2. False

4. Your skin turns red from the sun

1. True
2. False

5. Only people armed with a spear stand a chance against a bull

1. True
2. False

6. The older the cow, the stronger

1. True
2. False

7. The bulls can kill people

1. True
2. False

8. Most players do it to please the audience

1. True
2. False

Assignment 4

Answer the questions on the next slide. Which statement goes with which activity?

Note: the answers are all related to the episode!

1. This game can be fatal

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

2. This game can only be played somewhere in Africa

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

3. The goal is to come out unscathed

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

4. The participant challenges with self-doubt

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

5. He or she participates to celebrate a second chance

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

6. The participants are in search of adrenaline

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

7. The participants pay carefull attention to what they're wearing (impeccable outfits)

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

8. His/her dreams were taken away

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

9. They participate out of their own will

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

10. It is better to almost die

1. Marathon des Sables
2. Bullfighting
3. Both

Extra assignment

What did you think of the first part of the episode? write a short review. 80-100 words. 

Hand in via Teams

Round-off

• What did we do?
• Did you like the first episode? why/why not?
• What would you want differently?
• Have you handed in the assignments on Teams?
• Next week: Episode 1, part 2 

Human Playground

Episode 1 (part 2)

What happened last time?

Assignment 5

What: You are going to see the rest of the first episode. During the episode you are going to fill the gaps (see the assignment sheet in padlet)

How: Individually

Time: +/- 20 min.

Outcome: You have listened intensively to what the people are saying. 

Assignment 6

What: You are going to create a timeline with all of the most important events from the episode.

How: In pairs of 2

Help: The previous assignments can help you remember what happened.

Outcome: You have reflected on the episode

Done?: Save the assignments both!!!

Assignment 7

What: Write down the names of the sports above the pictures.

How: Individually

Time: 10 minutes

Outcome: You know a couple of unusual sports.

Done?: Do the extra assignment.

What did you think of this lesson?

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