Grade 7 (II) - LC1 (1)

I find that film

fascinating.

Time: 50 minutes

Materials:

- Lecture slide: Grade 7 (II) - LC1 (1) - I find that film fascinating
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- There is 1 video for this lesson:
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- Flashcards
- Whiteboard and pen.

General notes:

- The teacher should log into the system 5 minutes before starting time.

- Speed: For this level, speed is really important. Speed will be decided based on the
student's age and level. The higher level, the faster speed. Speed will also depend on
the students’ characteristics.
- Pronunciation: For ESL student, correcting pronunciation is really important and
teachers should correct during the class.
- The teacher should appraise the student or correct positively frequently.
- If the student cannot answer, the teacher can ask guiding questions to help the S to
get to the answer.
- If the student cannot concentrate, the teacher can use TPR to motivate the student.

!!! Please make sure that the student tool mode is off during class. It should be granted
for students above 8 years old only when solving a quiz. For writing activities, please
ask the student to write on a sheet of paper or a board.
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fill in the performance evaluation for the student via Kynaforkids Teacher’s App. This is
compulsory in order to finish the class. Please be noticed that the form should be filled in for
each class within 24 hours.

TEACHING TIPS & TPR:

(0.5 min)

T introduces the lesson, welcomes S

Getting to know you!

(1 min)

T introduces self and asks S if he/she likes or dislikes to watch a film.

S introduces self and answer T's questions.

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Let's talk!

1. What kind of film is it?

2. Who is the main character?
3. Do you like watching films?
4. Which types of films do you
like to watch?

(2 mins)

T explains the activity: Now look at the picture of a film and discuss.

T asks S the questions, may guide S if S don't know what to talk.

Key:
1. Superhero film
2. Peter Parker (starring Tom Holland)
3.4. varied answers

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Read the sentences. What types of
films are the people talking about?

science-fiction (sci-fi) thriller documentary

1. The acting was excellent, and

I laughed from beginning to end.
2. The scene was so frightening
that I dosed my eyes.
3. I think this film will be liked
by people who are interested in
true stories. horror romantic comedy comedy

4. It is hilarious, and it is really

moving too.
5. The special effects are
incredible! The robots look real.

action animation
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(4 mins)

T introduces the activity: Read the sentences. What types of films are the people talking
about? Use a suitable given word to describe the type of films.

T gives explanation of some difficult words:

science-fiction (sci-fi): books, films, or cartoons about an imagined future, especially about
space travel or other planets
thriller /ˈθrɪl·ər/ (n): a book, play, or movie that has an exciting and frightening story.
animation /ˌæn.ɪˈmeɪ.ʃən/ (n): moving images created from drawings that are created by a
computer -> animation movie
moving /ˈmuː.vɪŋ/ (adj): causing strong feelings of sadness

T & S go through the pronunciation together.

T grants S writing tool & gives S 1 minute to write the answer.

T checks and provides correction as necessary.

Key
1.comedy.
2.horror film.
3.documentary.
4. romantic comedy.

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5. sci-fi film.
Complete the sentences

1. Mr Bean is a ..................... film I was laughing from beginning to end.

2. Titanic is a ..................... film. I cried at the end.
3. The film was so .................... that we almost fell asleep.
4. I couldn't take my eyes off the screen because the film was so ....................... . scary
5. Pirates of Southeast Asia is a ....................... documentary. I couldn't believe it!
6. You will be frightened when you see that film. It is a very ....................... film.
7. There were too many fights in the action film. It was too ......................... .
8. You will enjoy the film. It is so ..................... .

gripping

boring hilarious entertaining violent moving shocking

(5 mins)

T introduces the activity: Complete the sentences using one of the given words in the box.

T does the first word as an example.

T gives explanation for some difficult words.

hilarious /hɪˈleə.ri.əs/ (adj): extremely funny
entertaining /en.təˈteɪ.nɪŋ/ (adj): funny and enjoyable
gripping /ˈɡrɪp.ɪŋ/ (adj): so interesting or exciting

T & S go through the pronunciation together.

T grants S writing tool & gives S 1 minute to write the answer.

T checks and provides correction as necessary.

Key
1. hilarious
2. moving
3. boring
4.gripping
5. shocking
6. scary

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7. violent
8. entertaining
 V-ing or V-ed

Remember!
-ed and -ing adjectives

We can form adjectives by adding We use -ed adjectives to describe

-ed and -ing endings to some verbs. someone’s feelings.
For example: For example:
The film was long, and I was bored.
-ed adjectives -ing adjectives

annoyed annoying We use -ing adjectives to describe things

or people (that cause the feelings).
interested interesting
For example:
disappointed disappointing The film was long, and boring.

(3 mins)

T explains: We can form adjectives by adding -ed and -Ing endings to some verbs. We use-ed
adjectives to describe someone's feelings. We use-ing adjectives to describe things or people
(that cause the feelings).

T & S go through the examples and the pronunciation together.

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Complete the table with the -ed and -ing forms of the adjectives

boring bored

interesting (1) …………………

(2) ………………… embarrassed

(3) ………………… excited

disappointing (4) …………………

If a person or thing is then he/she or it makes you
exhausting (5) …………………

(6) ………………… surprised

confusing (7) …………………

(8) ………………… frightened

annoying annoyed

(4 mins)

T introduces the activity: Complete the table with the -ed and -ing forms of the adjectives.

T gives S 1 minute to do the exercise

T grants S the writing tool to give the answer

T gives feedback/correction. If there's still time, T & S go through the pronunciation of the
vocabulary.

Key
1. interested
2. embarrassing
3. exciting
4. disappointed
5. exhausted
6. surprising
7. confused
8. frightening

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Choose the correct adjectives.

1. The end of the film was so moved/ moving.

2. The boy was so frightened/ frightening by the film that he couldn't

sleep last night.

3. Critics were disappointed/ disappointing at his performance as

King Lear.

4. I am amazed/amazing that he has won two Oscars for Best Actor.

5. We were terrified/terrifying of the ending of that horror film.

(4 mins)

T introduces the activity: Choose the correct adjectives.

T gives S 1 minute to do the exercise

T grants S the writing tool to give the answer

T gives feedback/correction. If there's still time, T & S go through the pronunciation of the
vocabulary.

Key
1.moving
2. frightened
3. disappointed
4. amazed
5. terrified

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Although, despite/in spite of

Example
Although he is so young, he performs excellently.

Despite/ In spite of being so young, he performs excellently.

Despite/ In spite of his young age, he performs excellently.

= He is so young, but he performs excellently.

Although + SVO, SVO

Form
In spite of/ Despite + N/ NP/ gerund, SVO

We use although, despite/in spite of to express contrast

Use
between two pieces of information in the same sentence.

(3 mins)

T explains the grammar point: Look at the examples, these 3 sentences have the same
meaning "He is so young, but he performs excellently." (T underlines the clause and the
phrase in italic.) But after although is a clause, after In spite of/ Despite is a noun/ noun
phrase/ a gerund. We use them to express contrast between 2 pieces of information in the
same sentence.

T & S go through the pronunciation together

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Complete the sentences, using although, despite or in
spite of. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

1. ........................ the story of the film was good, I didn't like the acting.
2. I went to see the film ........................ feeling really tired.
3. I really enjoyed Water War ........................ most of my friends said it
wasn't a very good film.
4. ........................ careful preparation, they had a lot of difficulties in
making the film.
5. ........................ the film was gripping, Tom slept from beginning to end.

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(3 mins)

T introduces the activity: Complete the sentences, using although, despite or in splte of.
Sometimes, two answers are possible.

T does the first sentence as an example. T explains why the answer is that.

T gives S 2 minutes to do the exercise. S is supposed to explain why he/she choose the
answer.

T grants S the writing tool to give the answer

T gives feedback/correction.

Key
1. Although
2. despite/ in spite of
3. although
4. Despite/ In spite of
5. Although

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 Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets.
Change other words In the sentence if necessary.

1. I don't think Stallone is a very good actor. He

was very good in the Rocky films. (although)

2. Many European film directors have gone to

Hollywood to make films. Few have had as much
success as Milos Forman. (although)

3. They watched films on DVD all night. They had

to work the next day. (despite)

4. He has performed excellently in many films.

He has never won an Oscar for Best Actor.
(although)

5. The film begins with a terrible disaster. It has

a happy ending. (in spite of)

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(4 mins)

T introduces the activity: Rewrite these sentences using the words in brackets. Change other
words In the sentence
if necessary.

T does the first sentence as an example. T explains why the answer is that.

T lets S do the rest orally. T guides if S needs help, then grants S the writing tool to give the
complete answers.

T gives feedback/correction.

Key
1. I don't think Stallone isa very good actor although he was very good in the Rocky films.
2. Although many European film directors have gone to Hollywood to make films, few have
had as much success as Milos Forman.
3. Despite having to work the next day, they watched films on DVD all night.
4.Although he has performed excellently in many films, he has never won an Oscar for Best
Actor.
5. In spite of beginning with a terrible disaster, the film has a happy ending.

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However and Nevertheless

Practice: Complete the sentences using although,

Use: We also use however and
nevertheless to express contrast
between two sentences. We usually use
a comma after them.
Example:
He is so young. However,/Nevertheless,
he performs excellently.
He is so young; however/nevertheless,
he performs excellently.
despite, In spite of, however, or nevertheless.
Sometimes, two answers are possible.
1. The film didn't receive good reviews from
critics. ................... , many people went to see it.
2. ................... the silly story, many people
enjoyed the film.
3. They spent millions of dollars on making the
film. ..................., it wasn't as successful as
expected.
4. ................... Jaws is one of Spielberg's first
films, it is one of his best.
5. ................... the film was a bit frightening, I
really enjoyed it.
6. They don't like action movies; .......................,
they still enjoy the film.

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(4 mins)

T explains the grammatical point: Besides although, though, despite, in spite of, we also use
however and nevertheless to express contrast between two sentences. We usually use a
comma after them. If they are in the middle of the sentence, we can use a semi coma ";"
before them, and a coma "," after them.

T and S go through the example and pronunciation.

T explains the practice task: Complete the sentences using although, despite, In spite of,
however, or nevertheless. Sometimes, two answers are possible.

T does the first one as an example and then lets the S does the rest.

T gives feedback and grants tools to the S to type the answers.

Key:
1.However/ Nevertheless
2. Despite/ In spite of
3. However/ Nevertheless
4. Although
5. Although
6. however/ nevertheless

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Read Nick's review of the film Titanic on his blog.Then find and
underline these words in the passage. What do they mean?

Mon, Apr 20,

sinking must-see
special effects visuals
Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. However,
it's also about a disaster. It
stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main
characters are Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from
killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from
different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The
film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die
in the disaster, including Jack.
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree, because the story is moving and the
acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals, and music are also incredible.
Titanic is a very sad film. Nevertheless, many people really love it. Go and see
it if you can.
Posted by Nick at 5.30 p.m.

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(4 mins)

T introduces the activity: Read Nick's review of the film Titanic on his blog.Then find and
underline these words in
the passage. What do they mean?

T asks S to scan the passage and guess the definitions of the words one by one. T can guide
if S needs help.

T and S go through the pronunciation together.

T gives feedback/correction.

Key:
sinking -> sink: go down below the surface or to the bottom of the sea.
must-see (n): something deserves to be seen or watched.
special effects: special results
visuals (n): something such as a picture, photograph...

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Read the passage again and answer the questions

Mon, Apr 20,

Titanic is a romantic film, which was directed by James Cameron. However,
it's also about a disaster. It
stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
The film is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage. The main
1. What kind of film is Titanic?
characters are Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from
killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from 2. Who does Titanic star?
different social classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love. The 3. What is Titanic about?
film has a sad ending: the Titanic sinks and more than a thousand people die
in the disaster, including Jack. 4. What do you know about the
Critics say it is a must-see. I agree, because the story is moving and the main characters of Titanic?
acting is excellent. The special effects, visuals, and music are also incredible. 5. How is the ending of Titanic?
Titanic is a very sad film. Nevertheless, many people really love it. Go and
6. What do critics say about
see it if you can.
Titanic?
Posted by Nick at 5.30 p.m.

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(3 mins)

T introduces the activity: Read the passage again and answer the questions

T asks S to scan the passage again and answer the questions.

T does questions 1 and 2 together with S then lets S does the rest orally. T can guide if S
needs help.

T gives feedback/correction.

Key:
1. It is a romantic film.
2. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
3. It is about the sinking of the ship Titanic on its first voyage.
4. The main characters are Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater. Jack saves Rose from
killing herself during the journey on board the ship. Although they are from different social
classes, and Rose is already engaged, they fall in love.
5. The ending of Titanic is very sad.
6. They say it is a must-see.

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 Nick and his father are talking about Tom Hanks, a Hollywood
film star. Listen and answer the questions below.

1. Which Oscar has Tom Hanks won twice?

……………………………………………………………
2. What do critics say about Tom Hanks?
……………………………………………………………
3. What role does Tom Hanks play in Saving Private Ryan?
……………………………………………………………………………………
4. Why does Nick's father recommend You've Got Mail to Nick?
……………………………………………………………………………………

(4 mins)

T introduces the activity: Nick and his father are talking about Tom Hanks, a Hollywood film
star. Listen and answer the questions below.

T asks S to prepare pen & paper to note down.

T and S read the questions before listening. T may explain if S need help.

T plays the recording once, then T stops at each sentence at the second time of playing the
recording.

T asks S to give answers, gives feedback as required. T may play the sentence again if S can't
do it and explain the answer.

Key:
1.He has won the Oscar for Best Actor twice.
2.They say he is one of the best actors in Hollywood.
3. He plays the role of a soldier in Saving Private Ryan.
4. Because it is one of the biggest comedies of the 1990s.

Script:
Nick: Who is your favourite film star, Dad?
Dad: Tom Hanks, of course.

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Nick: Tom Hanks? Who is he?
Dad: He is one of the most famous and richest actors in Hollywood.
Nick: Really? Has he won any awards?
Dad: Yes, he has won the Oscar for Best Actor twice.
Nick: Two Oscars? Amazing! He must be very handsome!
Dad: No, he isn't. He isn't an attractive actor, compared to other actors in Hollywood. However,
most critics say that
he is one of the best actors.
Nick: What kind of roles does he often play?
Dad: He often plays serious roles such as a soldier in Saving Private Ryan, or a lawyer who
has AIDS in Philadelphia.
He also appears in many other entertaining films such as Bachelor Party, The Man With One
Red Shoe, etc.
Nick: Can you recommend one of his best films?
Dad: Of course, You've Got Mail. Its one of the biggest comedies of the 1990s.
Reflection time!

In this lesson, I have

☐ learnt vocabulary about types of films, -ing
and -ed adjectives
☐ learnt the use of Although, in spite of,
despite

I think I need more practice on .....

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(1 min)

- T recaps by asking S to tick the boxes that they are confident in and saying what they need
more practice on.
- T asks S to say:
• 5 new words that S has learnt today.
• form of contrast words.
- T briefly gives support to the area that S is not confident in and gives advice

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(0.5 min)

T says bye and asks S to do Vocabulary & Grammar Worksheet