K. Using Internet.

A. Critiquing a Film

Objectives: Students will predict the success of current movies.

Students will compare the criteria for popularity between films in their country and English-language films.

Students will discuss and draw conclusions about this criterion.

Website Addresses: http://www.allmovie.com – Movie summaries

Look for “New in Theaters” Click on titles

http://www.filmland.com/boxoffice ‑ Box office reports

http://www.joblo.com/box-office.htm - Box office reports

Grouping:

Individual

Setup:

Search the Internet for movie previews, predict the success of a movie in the target culture and in their own countries, and compare their predictions with current popularity ratings.

Student’s name:_______________________________________________Date:______________

WORKSHEET

PART I. Go to the Internet and read the description of the movies.

1. Choose the three current movies you think will be the most popular with English speakers, and briefly summarize the content. Next, explain your choices (actors, story line, special effects, etc.).

Movie 1:_______________________________ Summary_______________________________

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Why do you think this movie will be popular? _______________________________________

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Movie 2:_______________________________ Summary_______________________________

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Why do you think this movie will be popular? ________________________________________

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Movie 3:_______________________________ Summary_______________________________

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Why do you think this movie will be popular? ________________________________________

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2. Would these movies be popular in your country? Why or why not? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PART II. Go to the Internet and read the current status of the movies.

What are the three most popular films right now?

1.________________________ 2. _________________________ 3. _____________________

Did they match your predictions? Why or why not? What makes these films so popular?

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Further Activities:

1. Have students see one of the movies and determine if they agree with the critical reviews of the film.

2. Have students work in pairs or small groups and write a review of a movie they saw.

B. Interpreting Soap Opera Subplots

Objectives: Students will identify and summarize soap opera subplots.

Students will collaborate to prepare for listening.

Students will interpret and record events.

Website Addresses: http://www.tvguide.com/soaps/ ‑ American soap operas update

Click on the “Daily Updates” link. Look for the “Select a Soap” menu. Click

on the down arrow. Click on a soap opera

http://members.oal.com/soaplinks/index.html#Non-US – British soap opera links

Click the “Search” button on your browser or use any search engine for soaps in other Anglophone countries.

Grouping:

Small groups

Students’ names:______________________________________________Date:______________

PREACTIVITY WORKSHEET

ACTIVITY WORKSHEET

1. What is the title of the soap opera? __________________________________   2. What are the current subplots of the soap opera?   A (event, character(s), promise/problem): __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________   B (event, character(s), promise/problem): __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________   C (event, character(s), promise/problem): __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________   Additional subplots: __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________ __________________________________

View the episode and answer below. How did each of the subplots evolve? Are there any new twists or characters? _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________   Predict what will happen tomorrow: _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________   ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Keys:

Part II.

A.

1 – h; 2 – m; 3 –; 4 – a; 5 – r; 6 –j; 7 – f; 8 – k; 9 – o; 10 – q; 11 – n; 12 – l; 13 – p; 14 – b; 15 – e; 16 – g; 17 – d; 18 – i.

Part III.

A.

1. texture of sound; lay the sound; separate tracks; track; dub
2. production team; cast; crew; schedule; cast; crew lists; script
3. supervisor; rehearsals; filming; set; shots; a close-up; shot; “takes”; shot
4. stunts; stand-in
5. main location; interior; exterior; shots; disguise
6. shot; camera; props; picture; camera; mounted; camera
7. load; board; vision

Part VII.

A.

1 series

2 feature cartoon produced

3 special storyline/plot/screenplay

4 directed sequel screenplay/script

5 camerawork editing scene/shot stunts

6 soundtrack equipment/facilities

7 titles dubbed

8 part co- stole/dominated

9 co-production location praise/awards overrated

10 plot/story flashbacks

11 director/producer/composer/director of photography/writer of the screenplay etc. credits cast/list played crew extras

12 Western/horror/comedy/documentary/cartoon, etc. Western/horror films/comedies/documentaries/thrillers/cartoons. etc

13 production sets/costumes

D.

1 B 2A 3B 4D 5C 6D

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