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Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
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This blog contains a series of movie segments to be used to brainstorm, warm up, follow up, and activate schemata, preparing the students for the topic that will be discussed in class. Here you will find the segments, the lesson plans, and varied topics to foster conversation. You may use the activities for a full two-hour class or they can be used separately to brainstorm or wrap up the topic, focusing on conversation, vocabulary and listening comprehension.
- Author: claudio azevedo
- Listed in: Education
- Tags: movies videos conversation vocabulary Topics listening
Recent Posts
Juno: Teenage Pregnancy
This is a great movie. Teenage pregnancy is dealt with in a creative, different manner. My students had a lot to say about it.I. Talk to a partner about the following questions: 1. Is unwanted teenage pregnancy an issue where you live?2. What can be...
Akeelah and the Bee: Spelling Bee
I. Talk to a partner: 1) What do you think when your teacher says you’re going to do some spelling? 2) Is learning spelling in class interesting and fun? Should it be? 3) How important is spelling compared with pronunciation, vocabulary, pun...
21 & All In: Gambling & Casinos
I. Talk to a group of three students about the following questions: 1. Have you ever been to a casino? Talk about your experience. If you haven't, would you like to? Why (not)? 2. Are casinos legalized where you live? Do you agree ...
Frida: Frida Kahlo
This movie is just great and Kahlo is one of my favorite painters. We often talk about her and art in general in our classes, so I developed this ativity, which my students enjoyed and learned a lot. A. Work in groups of three students. Answer the ...
Downloading the Movie Segments
Many readers have asked me about downloading the segments. I'm not a technology expert, soI know only one way of downloading them. You can download the videos with real player. Download the free version at www.realplayer.com. After you install it, al...
Swing Vote: Elections
This movie is surprisingly good. Because Brazilian elections are completely different from American's, this scene is perfect to practice vocabulary about elections and conversation. It is great at election times. I hope you like it. My students did....
