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Bolt: Can - Ability
This is funny scene with a lot of action. Bolt is a movie star who has a lot of different super powers, which is great fo the students to practice the use of the modal of ability CAN.I. Talk to a part…
- December 27th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
He\'s Just Not That Into You: Excuses
I. Work in pairs. Make a list of 4 different excuses people usually give in the situations below. Be creative, but believable. 1. You're late for a class because you overslept. The teacher does not…
- December 26th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Imagine That: Non-Count Nouns Made Countables
A. Watch the movie segment. Then use underline the non-count nouns in the sentences below. Next, use one of the the phrases below to make the non-count nouns you underlined countable.a piece of a gra…
- December 19th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Night at the Museum - Battle of the Smithsonian: Past Continuous
This is a great scene. I like the movie because the idea of bringing historical characters back to life is sensational. This segment is perfect to practice the past continuous tense (or present contin…
- December 18th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
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 teenag…
- December 11th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Nick & Norah\'s Infinite Playlist: Should (Advice) x Should Have (Past Regrets)
This is an enjoyable movie. This scene shows a beautiful girl doing humiliating things because of the excess of drinking that night. It is great to have students practice giving advice and expressing…
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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 spe…
- December 5th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Shallow Hal: 2nd Conditional
This scene is great because it's unique. Jack Black's character sees his beloved extremely fit and gorgeous, but he doesn't know she is actually a very fat girl. Despite the prejudice, he eventually f…
- December 4th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
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. A…
- November 28th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Falling Down: Past Perfect - By the Time...
This movie is about an ordinary man who reacts very aggressively to everyday stressing situations we all face in our routines. Because many things happen before the end of the scene. I prepared an ac…
- November 27th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
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.…
- November 26th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
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 versi…
- November 21st, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
The Hitcher: Modal Verb SHOULD - Advice
This movie is a classic that has changed the way that many people's view of giving rides to strangers on roads. I took advantage of the opening scene to have student practice modal verbs for advice -…
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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 el…
- November 14th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Love Actually: Reported x Direct Speech
This is a very romantic scene. For this segment, I decided to work on reported speech differently from the previous exercises. Here the students have to rewrite the indirect sentences in direct speech…
- November 13th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Long Weekend & The Beach: Sharks
I. Work in small groups. Answer the following questions about sharks. The team that scores more points is the winner: 1. What is the largest shark in the world? a. Hammerhead shark b. Whale s…
- November 8th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Yes Man: Short Answers
This is a great scene because it shows how motivational seminars can be ridiculous. I chose this scene to practice a very simple grammar point - providing short answers. In this case, with the simple…
- November 7th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Lakeview Terrace & Rear Window: Neighbors
I. Interview a partner:1. Talk about your neighborhood. Do you know all your neighbors?2. What kind of neighbors do you have?3. Do you trust them? Why (not)? 4. Do you have nosy neighbors?5. What a…
- November 6th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Interview
I have given an interview that has been published on a peer's (Vanessa Prata's) very intereresting blog, about using movie segments in the classroom. You may check it out here. Thanks Vanessa. Your bl…
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Interview
I have given an interview that has been published on a peer's (Vanessa Prata's) very intereresting blog, about using movie segments in the classroom. You may check it out here. Thanks Vanessa. Your bl…
- October 31st, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
The Happening: Modals for Speculation Might, Could.
Most reviewers criticized this movie, but I am a fan of Shayamalan, the director. All of his films have provided me with very interesting activities because the stories are very creative. I used this…
- October 30th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Felon: Justice - Law
Watch the first segment from the movie Felon and discuss the questions that follow: 1. Describe the scene. 2. Did Wade Porter, the main character, do the right thing? 3. What should…
- October 26th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Labor Pains & The Proposal: Boss x Employee
A. Talk to a partner about the following questions.1. What should the ideal boss be like? Mention at least 5 important qualities he/she must have.2. Mention 5 qualities a boss can't have.3. Wh…
- October 24th, 2009
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Unbreakable: Present Perfect (with Just)
This movie is not one I would strongly recommend, but it has good moments. This scene is one of them. David's, Bruce Willis's character, touching passers-by make him see what they have just done minut…
- October 18th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Sleuth: Imperative Forms
This is a great movie with excellent actors. The scene shows one character giving his partner instructions on how to break into his house in order to simulate a robbery. It is perfect for the stude…
- October 17th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Because I Said So...: Internet Dating
This is a great romantic comedy. It is extremely current and has great moments, such as the one I selected for this activity. I hope you like it. My students had a lot to talk about. Online…
- October 10th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Leap of Faith: Modal for Advice - Should
This is Steve Martin's best movie, in my opinion. He plays the role of a hoax preacher who makes money out of people's beliefs. I used it to practice giving advice with should. The matching answers ha…
- October 9th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Confessions of a Shopaholic: Shopping
A. Watch the movie segment from the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic and then discuss the following questions: 1) What are real prices and mom prices, according to Vicky? 2) What does she…
- October 3rd, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Little Miss Sunshine: Tag Questions
This is a lovely scene from this wonderful film. I love the acting and the intelligent story. This scene is remarkable. I took advantage of the scene to practice asking tag questions. With this activ…
- October 2nd, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Marie Antoinette & Lost in Translation: Fashion
I usually use this activity either before or after the ones in the previous post - style - because they pretty much go together. The vocabulary is useful for both. By the…
- September 26th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Swingers: 2nd Conditional
This is a fantastic scene. It is funny and pathetic. The development of the scene is unpredictable and students will certainly laugh a lot.Before Viewing: Imagine the following situation:You meet a ve…
- September 25th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Edward Scissorhands & Sin City: Style
Both films are wonderful Edward Scissorhand is a classic and you can use it in many different manners. Sin City is fantastic. Its cartoonish view and colors are gripping and…
- September 20th, 2009
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300: Passive Voice
This is a great movie. The visual effects and colors are unusually gripping. It is one of my favorite epic movies ever. The first scene is excellent for passive voice practice since the narrator uses…
- September 18th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
In the Electric Mist: Drunk Driving
A. Talk to a partner. 1. What is the law concerning drinking and driving in your country? 2. Do you agree with it? Why? 3. Should the law be more lenient or tougher on this issue?…
- September 13th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Big Fish: Past Continuous x Simple Past
This is my Tim Burton's favorite movie. I love him as a director and most of his movies are full of resources for movie activities. Big Fish is full of them. This scene is perfect for the students to…
- September 11th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Flight 93 & Crossing Over: 9/11, Terrorism
Talking about 9/11 is very controversial and points of view vary from country to country. However, it is a theme with a lot of food for thought and the students enjoy talking about it because they…
- September 9th, 2009
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The Other Man: Past Perfect x Simple Past
This is an intriguing scene because it is about a men who finds out his wife has a lover because he decided to investigate her private messages, such as the ones in her cell phone and laptop. I like u…
- September 5th, 2009
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TransSiberian: Traveling Abroad
I enjoyed watching this thriller with a lot of cultural references. The movie is about drug trafficking in Russian trains and how a naive American couple of tourists get involved with it during a trip…
- August 29th, 2009
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The Unborn: Nightmares
Although this movie is not a masterpiece of horror, it can be really spooky at times. If your class is too sensitive, do not use it. Check it out first. The scene is extremely attractive. All my stude…
- August 22nd, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Role Models: Community Service - Alternative Sentencing
Community service is an act by a person that benefits the local community. People become involved in community service for many reasons: for some, serving community is an altruistic act, for others i…
- August 15th, 2009
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Crossing Over: Immigration
I. Work in small groups of students. Prepare a list with 5 advantages and 5 disadvantages of immigration. II. Share your list with the rest of the class and check if you had the same ideas. II…
- August 8th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Knowing: Fate - Predicting the Future
A. Watch the first segment of the movie KNOWING. . B. Talk to a partner. Have in mind that the first scene took place 50 years ago: . 1. Is Lucinda writing numbers consciously? How…
- August 2nd, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
NEW BLOG!
I have just started a new blog. It is called Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups. There you will find movie segments to brainstorm, warm-up or follow-up several topics. There are lesson plans t…
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Be Kind, Rewind: Simple Past x Present Perfect
A. Watch the movie segment. It is about a group of friends who decide to shoot a film about Fats Waller, a famous musician who had lived in their neighborhood, to raise money and stop the demolition…
- July 29th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments for Warm-ups and Follow-ups
Bride Wars: Weddings
Today I'm starting this new blog. This is my first post, which will be a test. I'd like to see how it works, if you like it, and if I should continue posting new activities. This is a funny movie and…
- July 26th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
The Bucket List: Possessive Pronouns with Gerunds
This is a great movie with touching messages. Although the story seems to be sad, the film itself is uplifting. This scene in particular is funny and exciting. I took advantge of such a thrilling scen…
- July 19th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Meet the Robinsons: 3rd Conditional
This movie is wonderful. It is appealing to both children and adults. I love animated movies and this one is really special. I selected two scenes of the movie. The first one, when Lewis is abandoned…
- July 12th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
The Heartbreak Kid: Adversative Conjuctions - Opposition
This segment is excellent because the main characters want to do completely different things, which is great to practice adversative conjunctions. .A. Talk to a partner:1. Do you believe everyone has…
- July 5th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
The Butterfly Effect: Past Modals for Speculation - Might/ Must/ Could + Have + Past Part.
This is a very popular movie with a creative story. The main character, Evan, has occasional blackouts that prevent him from knowing exactly what happened at certain moments of his life. This is a sc…
- June 28th, 2009
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claudiothomas1 has posted a new entry on: Movie Segments to Assess Grammar Goals
Into the Blue: Have You Ever...? - Present Perfect x Simple Past
This movie is full of action and adventure. Teens love it. The setting is the gorgeous Bahamas sea. The scene is exciting and full of activities that most people haver never performed. It is great for…
