MODULE 5

LIGHTS, CAMERA
ACTION!

Learn about:
1. differentiated
meaning of
words
2. writing a film
review
3. vocabulary for
film genres
…and more!

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 MODULE contents
Time
Lesson Lesson Topic Page
Frame
2.5
1
LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES!
Elements of Film
2.5
2
HOW FILMS ARE MADE
Who’s Who on a Film Crew?
2.5
3
MY KIND OF MOVIES
Genre in Movies

MODULE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this module, you will be able to:

1. Enhance vocabulary usage.

2. Differentiate meaning on certain words and phrases.
3. Improve grammar skills on verb tenses.
4. Develop reading with comprehension and expressing opinions.
5. Develop communicative skills thru pair work activities.
6. Review grammar skills on voice of the verb and adjectives.
7. Expand writing skills by creating a film review.
8. Enhance speaking skills by presenting a dialogue thru role play.
9. Identify and differentiate various film genres.
10. Develop critical thinking skills through short film analysis.

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 INTRODUCTION TO THE MODULE
Film is a complex art form and cultural institution whose influence spans the 20th century
and transcends it. The cinema not only contributed to a mass culture of entertainment
and celebrity; it also provided a forum for education and critique through the tradition of
social documentary, and served as a medium of personal expression in the form of avant-
garde films and home movies.

Many film lovers value movie spectacles that transport them to a magical world of
romance, drama, and adventure. Others seek out challenging films that provide a rigorous
intellectual and aesthetic experience.

This module provides readers with the analytical tools needed to interpret films. These
tools include identifying the elements of film art and the terminology that film scholars
and filmmakers use to describe film techniques. It also includes understanding of five
components of film: narrative form (the way the story is structured) , mise-en-scène (or
cinematic staging) , cinematography, editing, and sound.

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 Let’s get started!
PRETEST 1:
HOW MUCH OF A FILM BUFF ARE YOU?
Put your knowledge to the test and see how many movie trivia questions you can get
right! Ready for the challenge? If so, sit back, grab the popcorn and test your film IQ.

1. Which is the first movie in B. How to Lose a Guy in 10 8. Where were The Lord of
the Bourne franchise? Days the Rings movies filmed?
A. The Bourne Legacy C. Brokeback Mountain A. Ireland
B. The Bourne Supremacy D. The Notebook B. Iceland
C. Jason Bourne C. New Zealand
D. The Bourne Identity 5. What is the name of the D. Australia
fictional land where Frozen
2. What is the highest- takes place? 9. Which movie musical
grossing movie of all time? A. Arendelle stars Meryl Streep and
A. Titanic B. Naples Amanda Seyfried as a
B. Avatar C. Florin musical mother and
C. Avengers: Endgame D. Grimm daughter living on a Greek
D. Star Wars: The Force island?
Awakens 6. Which country does A. Mamma Mia!
Forrest Gump travel to as B. Burlesque
3. If you watch the Marvel part of the All-American C. Chicago
movies in chronological Ping-Pong Team? D. La La Land
order, which movie would A. Vietnam
you watch first? B. China 10. Briar Rose is the
A. Iron Man C. Sweden pseudonym for which
B. Captain America: The D. France Disney princess?
First Avenger A. Cinderella
C. Doctor Strange 7. Who actually drew the B. Belle
D. Captain Marvel sketch of Rose in Titanic? C. Aurora
A. Leonardo DiCaprio D. Ariel
4. Which movie is this B. Billy Zane
famous line from: “I wish I C. James Cameron So, how many movie trivia
knew how to quit you.” D. Kathy Bates questions did you get right?
A. Love Actually
A lot, we bet!
PRETEST 2: VOCABULARLY CHECK!
Let’s have a quick word check by filling in the word puzzle below. Hints are given, so
it’s easy peasy!

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 Down: 1. The director stayed __ the scenes and gave advice to the actors. (B_H_N_)
Down: 2. The film "Braveheart" was __ In Scotland. (S_T)
Across: 3. We got some wonderful ___ of Tania's wedding. (_H_T)
Down: 4. The soldier cut off his enemy's head with his ____. (S_ _ RD)
Down: 5. Although the actor's ___ film had been a great success, his late one was a failure.
(P_ _V_O_S)
Down: 6. The production ___ made wonderful sets in the film "Titanic". (D_S_ _N_ _)
Across: 7. The film was finished in 1997 but wasn't ___ until 1998. (_ _L_S_ _D)
Across: 8. He had a look of __ on his face when he read the critic's bad review. (D_S_A_)
Across: 9. Julia Roberts will ___ in Italy until the film "Eat, Pray, Love" is completed. (RE_ _ IA_)

That was fun!

Now let’s head on to learning
English through films.
Grab your popcorns ready!

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 LESSON 1:
LET’S GO TO THE MOVIES!
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Enhance vocabulary usage.

2. Differentiate meaning of certain words and phrases.
3. Improve grammar skills on verb tenses.
4. Develop reading with comprehension and expressing opinions.
ELEMENTS OF FILM
1. NARRATIVE presents an ordered series of events
connected by the logic of cause and effect.
A narrative is an account of a string of events Narrative films generally focus on human
occurring in space and time. Not merely a characters and their struggles.
cluster of random elements, a narrative
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 2. MISE-EN-SCÈNE different aspects. For example, if people see
beautiful blue mountains or green wood, they
The term mise en scène (pronounced meez can feel the glory of nature.
ahn sen) originated in the theater and literally
means staging a scene through the artful Characters or all people involved in the movie
arrangement of actors, scenery, lighting, and with their roles are actors. In this case, their
props-everything that the audience sees. It play, costumes, dialogues, and other aspects
influences the viewer's experience of the define the success of feelings or ideas that
story, characters, space, and time. In a film, they want to present to the audience.
the mise en scene is designed by a
production designer, working in collaboration Actors are people who play characters in the
with the film director. films. Their plays define success or failure of
the designed scene.
As a result, mise-en-scène elements in movie
reviews may include: Speed of frames means speed in changes of
scenes. For example, if many events
Exposure is a state of control of lights that constantly change at high speed, people may
must be used for movie reviews. In this case, not understand what they watch. However, in
exposure depends on settings of used order to highlight the speed of the scene,
camera and vision of cinematography of the frames can be accelerated.
director or directors.
Costumes mean clothes in which actors are
Composition means a scene as a screenshot dressed. For example, if the film is a historical
of the situation that can be covered in movie work, costumes must correspond to the time
reviews. In simple words, if people see a of the plot.
picture, they consider different elements that
they see in it, including objects, subjects, 3. CINEMATOGRAPHY
background, main elements, and others.
Filmmakers use cinematography to develop
Music is an element of the mise-en-scène that characters, tell a story, produce a distinctive
helps to highlight specific elements. For look, suggest ideas, and evoke emotions.
example, if a person is happy, it can be Cinematography involves both the spatial
supported by funny sounds. characteristics of the frame and the temporal,
or time-dependent, character of the film
Lights mean levels of lights that are used to medium.
manipulate the emotions of the audience.
The different levels of lights lead to specific 4. EDITING
emotions..
WHAT IS FILM EDITING AND THE EDITING
The angles of the camera serve to represent PROCESS?
characters or scenes and highlight
something important or hide unnecessary The term film editing refers to the editing
things. process during post-production in
filmmaking where the film editor selects film
Colors may mean not only the quality of footage from the raw footage to assemble
frames but also represent bright examples of sequences of shots into a finished motion

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 picture, according to an edit decision list or 5. SOUND
the director’s vision.
Diegetic sound are those whose source is
WHAT DOES A FILM EDITOR DO: visible on the screen or whose sound is
implied to be present by the action in the film;
• Cuts, splices, (re)arranges raw also characterized by offscreen or on-screen.
footage to create shots, scenes, and
more. Non-diegetic sound, also called commentary
• Makes choices that affect the film’s or nonliteral sound, is any sound that does not
pace, atmosphere, narrative, music, originate from within the film’s world. The
etc. film’s characters are not able to hear non-
• Works with the director and diegetic sound. All non-diegetic sound is
producers to make a final cut. added by sound editors in post-production.

ACTIVITY 1:
THIS GOT ME THINKING.. WRITE IT OUT!
Write your thoughts about the questions below.

1. Describe the oldest film you’ve seen. What can you say about its presentation?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

2. How will you compare it to the films that are being shown today in cinemas? To what
extent has the art of film viewing changed over the years?

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 ___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
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WATCH YOUR WORD!

ACTIVITY 2:
LIGHTS, CAMERA, WORD POP!
Below are some terminology used in film making. Unscramble the words to fit the
definition given.

1. Sound whose source is visible on the screen or whose sound is implied to be

present by the action in the film. (CIEGDITE) ________________.

2. An element of the mise-en-scène that helps to highlight the specific elements

particularly mood and emotions. (CSUMI) ________________.

3. Written by a screenwriter that based on fictional events or non-fiction source

material. The narrative of the story. (YLPRCSNEEA) ________________.

4. Staging a scene through the artful arrangement of actors, scenery, lighting, and
props-everything that the audience sees. (EISM NE EESCN) ________________.

5. Filmmakers use cinematography to develop characters, tell a story, produce a

distinctive look, suggest ideas, and evoke emotions. (GHYEMICOGPRATA)
ACTIVITY 3:
________________.
WHICH MEANS WHAT?
Get a partner and discuss the differences between the pairs of words below.

1. series / serial
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. episode / scene
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. dialogue / plot
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. actor / role
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. director / producer
_________________________________________________________________________________

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 GRAMMAR CHECK!
ACTIVITY 4:
VERB TENSE
Fill in the blanks with the present participle or the past participle of the verb in
parentheses ( ).

Examples: The movie was very good. It wasn’t boring at all. (bore)
I liked the ending of the movie. I felt very satisfied with the ending. (satisfy)

1. We read an _______________ story about Charlie Chaplin. (interest)

2. He was well ______________ all over the world. (know)
3. When he left the U.S. in 1952, he was not _____________ to re-enter. (allow)
4. Chaplin was ______________ four times. (marry)
5. He was an ________________ actor. (entertain)
6. I am never ________________ during one of his movies. (bore)
7. There’s an ____________new movie at the Fine Arts Theater. (excite)
8. I didn’t like the movie I saw last week. I was very ___________ in it. (disappoint)
9. The movie theater is ___________ on Saturday night. (crowd)
10. I was _____________ when I saw Friday the 13th. (frighten)

LET’S TAKE IT IN!

ACTIVITY 5:
FOR MORE THAN POPCORN..
Practice your reading skills here through scanning and skimming the text for information
and answer the short quiz that follow.

TASK 1
WARM UP!

• What kind of event

do you think the
Cannes Film
Festival is?

• What do you think

happens during 10
the festival?

• Discuss your ideas

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 B. Wednesday, 17 May 2017
C. The text doesn’t say
TASK 3 – READING COMPREHENSION
4. True or False. The festival has been
Choose the answer you think is correct for running for over 80 years?
each question based on the text you’ve read. A. false
B. The text doesn’t say
1. Where does the Cannes Film Festival take C. true
place?
A. USA
B. France
C. The text doesn’t say
5. True or False. The main purpose of the
2. When did the Cannes Film Festival begin? festival is to showcase Hollywood
A. The text doesn’t say blockbusters.
B. Wednesday, 17 May 2017 A. The text doesn’t say
C. Sunday, 14 May 2017 B. true
C. false
3. When did the Cannes Film Festival end?
A. Sunday, 28 May 2017

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 6. How often is the Cannes Film Festival C. Ken Loach
held?
A. bi-annually 8. How many British films won awards in
B. twice a year 2017?
C. the text doesn’t say A. two
D. annually B. one
C. the text doesn’t say
7. Who won the award for Best Director in
2017?
A. the text doesn’t say
B. Quentin Tarantino

SAY OUT LOUD!

ACTIVITY 6:
LET’S TALK ABOUT MOVIES!
Question formation:
Match the beginnings and endings of the questions about movies and TV series.

What's Who What genre Where When did What happens

it come out. is it set? 's in it? in the end? it about? is it?

Speaking: question practice

You are going to practice asking and answering the questions.

• Work in groups of three or four.

• One person should think of a movie or TV series.
• Don't tell the other members of the group the name - they have to guess.
• They should use the questions in the exercise above.
• They can ask extra questions - they must be yes/no questions.
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 LESSON 2:
HOW FILMS ARE MADE?
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Differentiate meaning of words and phrases.

2. Develop communicative skills thru pair work activities.
3. Review grammar skills on voice of the verb and adjectives.
4. Expand writing skills by creating a film review.

WHO’S WHO ON A FILM CREW?

Producer The Line Producer is the person who creates

This is the person, or group of people, who the budget breakdown for a film. They provide
see through a film from start to finish. They a cost for every single element associated
will supervise the budget and typically are with a movie and oversee how the production
tasked with bringing on board several of the sticks to that budget throughout the
other key crew members such as the Director filmmaking process.
and Screenwriter.
Screenwriter
Director The Screenwriter is responsible for the
The Director is generally thought of as the creation of the script that the rest of the film
guiding creative force behind a film. While crew will realize during the rest of the
primarily known for shaping the filmmaking process.
performances of their Actors, they often have
a hand in the writing, shooting, and editing of Cinematographer
a movie as well. The Cinematographer leads the camera team
and decides how the film will be shot and how
Line Producer the movie will look in terms of lighting, angles,
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 and other elements used to create a visually may disrupt the continuity of a movie from
and emotionally compelling story. take to take.
Casting Director
The Casting Director makes the initial Camera Operator
decisions about which Actors may suit the The Camera Operator–is the person who
various roles that must be cast for a film. physically mans the camera during each
shot.
Production Designer
The Production Designer leads the creative Gaffer
team responsible for the look of the locations The Gaffer is the head Electrician on a set and
and sets used for a film. is responsible for all usability and safety
issues related to the electricity during a shoot.
Costume Designer
The Costume Designer provides the creative Key Grip
vision for what the Actors will wear in a given The Key Grip is the person in charge of the
film and makes sure that their costumes both film crew members who position the camera
inform the characters and work in harmony and support equipment.
with the rest of the movie’s visuals.
Hair & Makeup Artist (HMU)
Storyboard Artist The Hair & Makeup Artist is tasked with
As the project is readied for production, the making each Actor look both presentable on
Storyboard Artist will help in the realization of camera and believable as their character.
the script’s scenes by drawing storyboards
that represent future camera shots. Post-Production Supervisor
As their name implies, the Post-Production
Location Scout Supervisor oversees the post-production
Unless a film is shot entirely on a sound stage of the filmmaking process, including
stage, actual locations will be needed. The the people and tasks related to it.
Location Scout is the person who seeks out
locales that fit the descriptions used in the Editor
script and determines their viability for the The Editor is the person responsible for how
shoot. the film will unfold from shot to shot and
scene to scene. This person determines the
1st Assistant Director shots used, their order, and their duration to
The 1st Assistant Director (1st AD) works help in telling a cohesive and captivating
alongside the Director. They help in making story.
sure that the shoot is running on time from
shot to shot and act as the coordinator Sound Editor
between the Director and other figures on the A Sound Editor is the person responsible for
film set. integrating the audio elements of a film and
adjusting their volume to create an audio
Script Supervisor track that supports the visual elements of a
The Script Supervisor helps to ensure the film.
consistency of a film in terms of dialogue,
Actor blocking, and any other element that Foley Artist

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 Should a particular sound be needed for a film Sound Designer
that cannot be captured in real-time on set or A Sound Designer is someone who oversees
pulled from a computer library, a Foley Artist the creative integration and impact of the
will be used to recreate that sound effect audio elements in a film.
through other means in a studio.
VFX Artist
Composer The VFX Artist is a person who helps in the
The Composer is the person who creates an creation of a shot that cannot be produced in
instrumental soundtrack or score that helps its totality either on a sound stage or location.
in conveying the emotional tone of the film Using computer animation and design, they
from shot to shot and scene to scene. realize the required shot for the film.

ACTIVITY 1:
BEHIND THE SCENES
SAY OUT LOUD!
Mechanics:
In this fun TV and film vocabulary game, students guess the names of people involved in TV and
film productions from clues. In pairs, students take turns picking up a card and reading the clue
for three points to their partner, who listens and guesses the crew or cast role. If the student
correctly guesses the role, they score three points. If the student doesn't know the answer or
guesses incorrectly, the first student reads the next clue for two points, and so on, until the correct
answer is given, or all the clues have been used. The card is then removed from the game, and the
students swap roles. The student with the most points at the end of the game wins.

Pts PRESENTER Pts ACTOR

This person is known for their

This person needs to be good at displaying
3 personality and ability to captivate 3
a range of emotions.
audiences with their hosting skills.

This person hosts a variety of This person says a piece of writing allowed
2 2
shows in different genres. from memory on screen.

This person often use

catchphrases and has a unique This person plays different characters in
1 1
way of engaging with guests and films, on tv or on stage.
viewers.

Pts DIRECTOR Pts PRODUCER

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 This person is in charge of the
This person is in charge of the financial
3 creative aspects of making a film or
aspects of making a film or tv show.
tv show.

This person guides the actors and

This person chooses which people to employ
2 actresses while they play their
when making a film or tv show.
parts.

This is the main person responsible

This person manages all areas of producing
1 for what we see on screen when
a film or tv show.
watching a film or tv show.
ACTIVITY 2:
FOR MORE THAN POPCORN..
Read the following magazine article. Pay special attention to verbs in the passive voice.

Before You Read:

LET’S TAKE IT IN!
1. Who is your favorite actor? Who is your favorite actress?
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________

2. What movie/s of them have you seen recently or in the past that you like the most?
Why?
___________________________________________________________________________________
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 ACTIVITY 3:
THIS GOT ME THINKING..
You are going to write a film review from a movie you’ve seen. WRITE IT OUT!
Complete the following information.

A. Write the details of the film.

Film name: _________________________________ Year of release: __________________

Director’s name: ____________________________ Genre: ___________________________
Lead Actors: ________________________________

B. Write what you think of these aspects of the film.

1. The plot: __________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
2. The story phase and development: ________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
3. Cinematography:__________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
4. Special effects (if any): ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
5. Music and sounds: ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
6. Costume and set design: __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
7. Acting skills of lead actors: ________________________________________________________
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 ______________________________________________________________________________________
8. How it made you feel?: ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
C. What is your overall opinion of the film. Write a summary.
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

WATCH YOUR WORD!

ACTIVITY 4:
WHO DOES WHAT?
Get a partner and discuss the differences between the job descriptions of a film crew.

1. sound recordist / sound designer

_________________________________________________________________________________
2. editor / sound editor
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. composer / sound designer
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. screen writer / script supervisor
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. producer / line producer

GRAMMAR CHECK!

ACTIVITY 5.1:
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE
Read the following sentences. Decide if the underlined verb is active (A) or passive (P).

Examples: The actress received an Oscar. A

The actress was given an Oscar. P

1. The actress wore a beautiful gown. _____

2. Halle Berry presented an Oscar. _____
3. Halle Berry has been seen in many movies. _____
4. The director has been nominated many times. _____
5. Old movies were filmed in black and white. _____
6. Many actors live in California. _____
7. Many movies are made in Hollywood. _____

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 8. The names of the winners will be printed in tomorrow’s newspaper. _____
9. The actress thanked all the people who helped her win. _____
10. The actress was driven to the ceremony in a white limousine. _____

ACTIVITY 5.2:
ADJECTIVES
Task 1: Below are names of some famous actors/actress. Unscramble the letters to reveal
the name of the actor.

Task 2: Pick amongst the unscrambled names of actors/actresses (or you may suggest your
own). Describe the actor based on his personality and performance in a movie of them that
you’ve seen. Use as many adjectives as possible to better emphasize the characteristic of
the actor/actress.

Example: PRDB ATTI Brad Pitt in Meet Joe Black

Brad Pitt’s character as Death himself is compelling and convincing to watch as he
expresses deep emotion of the character.

1. LDRN MDSAEAA
2. GLNAJEIO IEANL
3. RRE YCMJIA
4. RCM TSIOME
5. NRDDCLR EOAOIAIOP

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 LESSON 3:
MY KIND OF MOVIES
In this lesson, you will learn how to:

1. Enhance speaking skills by presenting a dialogue thru role play.

2. Identify and differentiate various
21 film genres.
3. Develop critical thinking skills through short film analysis.

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 GENRE IN MOVIES

Movie genres are classed as different many similarities to suspense films. Popular
categories in which films can be placed. It subgenres cover the range of psychological,
categorizes films according to their core action, crime, mystery, and legal.
elements. This will be based upon a variety
of factors, including the tone, 5. The goal of a comedy is simple: to make
theme, plot, characters, and mood. the audience laugh. The genre as a whole
emphasizes humor and encompasses many
There are also sub-genres of movies, and subgenres, including action comedy, “buddy”
this is a smaller category of film. This picture, mockumentary, slapstick, romantic
category will usually be a combination of two comedy, satire, farce, black comedy, and
different genres. parody.

1. Action films are characterized by their 6. A drama is characterized by conflict that

heightened pace and generally involves a lot builds and builds until ending in some sort of
of action scenes including violence, like resolution. Dramas are grounded in reality
fighting or shoot-outs (with weapons), car and often conclude with an emotional
chases and often lots of explosions. The payoff. Subgenres include the teen drama,
protagonist is often forced to fight a series legal drama, police drama, and melodrama.
of opponents until ultimately confronting the
primary foe toward the end of the film. 7. The fantasy genre is defined by the
presence of magical creatures (dragons,
2. In an adventure film, the hero’s journey fairies, elves), otherworldly situations
may take them across a variety of exotic (magic, the supernatural, myth), and other
locales, where they must solve clues and elements that don’t exist in real life. Each
engage in subterfuge. The adventure film fantasy has its own internal logic that may
can intersect with other genres, including only exist within the world of the film.
action, comedy, horror, and science fiction,
as the concept of a hero on a quest can be 8. Horror films are intended to scare and
shaded in a myriad of ways. disgust audiences, allowing them to live out
their worst nightmares in a safe way. Horror
4. Thrillers create a mood of heightened and sci-fi often experience crossover in
intensity that puts the audience on an content. Other subgenres include creature
emotional roller coaster. These films usually features, psychological horror, slashers, and
feature a protagonist or their loved ones in body horror.
constant imminent danger. Thrillers bear
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 9. A screen musical is defined by its multiple outside circumstances often force them
music numbers, replete with singing and apart until the final act.
dancing. Some musicals are almost entirely
song- and dance-based, with the plot being 11. The science-fiction film genre usually
narrated through music, while others have portrays advanced technology and
more straightforward narratives with speculative science that does not currently
occasional musical numbers. exist in our world. The genre produced
movies across a landscape of subgenres
10. The romance genre is self-explanatory – including steampunk, space opera,
it’s all about people finding love and dystopian, and post-apocalyptic.
embarking on courtships. The protagonists
dance around their mutual attraction, while

WATCH YOUR WORD!

ACTIVITY 1.1:
SIT BACK, RELAX.. AND CHOOSE YOUR MOVIE!
Match the films with the genre they belong to.

1. Animation A. The Sound of Music

2. Gangster B. The Mummy Returns
3. Horror C. Star Wars
4. Romance D. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
5. Drama E. The Lion King
6. Rom-Com F. The Godfather
7. Western G. Gone with the Wind
8. Musical H. The Nightmare on Elm Street
9. Adventure I. Pretty Woman
10. Sci-fi J. Four Weddings and a Funeral

ACTIVITY 1.2:
LIGHTS, CAMERA.. FILL IT IN!
Choose from the box the correct words and film terminologies that would fill in the gap
of a film review.

which released misusing heroic

character directed who sequels
critics cast based stars reviews

Spider-Man is a 2002 superhero film ________ on the fictional Marvel Comics ________ Spider-Man.
The film was written by David Koepp and ________ by Sam Raimi. It ________ Tobey Maguire,
Kirsten Dunst and Willem Dafoe.

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 The film was ________ on May 3, 2002 to good ________ from ________ and went on to
break ________ office records and became the highest grossing film of 2002. The success of the
film led to two ________ , Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3, featuring the same ________ and crew.

The film begins with Peter Parker, a high school student, being bitten by a genetically altered
spider. After ________ his newly given abilities, ________ indirectly cause the death of his Uncle Ben,
he becomes the ________Spider-Man. Peter hopes to win the heart of Mary Jane Watson, the girl
he has loved since he was a boy, and battles the villainous Green Goblin, ________ is the father of
Peter's best friend, Harry Osborn.

GRAMMAR CHECK!

ACTIVITY 2:
PAST AND PRESENT PARTICPLE

Fill in the blanks with the correct participle, present or past, of the verb in
parentheses.

Last night my friend and I went to see a new movie. We thought it was ________. (bore)
It had a lot of stupid car chases, which were not __________ at all. (excite) And I didn’t like the
characters. They weren’t very __________. (convince) We were pretty __________ (disappoint)
because the reviewers said it was a good movie. They said it had __________ (interest) visual
effects. But for me, it wasn’t __________ (amaze) at all. I was __________ (annoy) that I wasted $10
and a whole evening for such a __________ (disappoint) movie. The only thing that was __________
(satisfy) was the popcorn.

SAY OUT LOUD!

ACTIVITY 3.1:
AND THE OSCAR GOES TO..
In this film awards discussion activity, students discuss and make nominations for the Oscars.

• To begin, students write their Oscar nomination for each category on the worksheet.

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 • In pairs, students then explain their nominations to their partner, give opinions on their
partner's nominations and make comparisons.
• Each pair then agrees on a nomination for each category, noting down the answers.
• Next, each pair joins with another pair to make a group of four.
• Each group then discusses and agrees on a final set of nominations.
• Afterwards, each group announces their final nominations to the class and the other
students say whether they agree with each group's choices.

A. Write your nomination for each category in column A.

Oscar Categories A B C
1. The best film this year
2. The worst film this year
3. The best film of all time
4. The best actor this year
5. The best actress this year
6. The funniest film you’ve ever seen
7. The saddest film you’ve ever seen
8. The scariest film you’ve ever seen
9. The most action packed film you’ve ever seen
10. The actor/actress you’d most like to meet
11. The film with the most interesting plot
12. The film with the best soundtrack
13. The film with the best visual effects

B. Now, work with a partner and explain your nominations. Discuss and agree on a nomination
for each category. Write the nominations in column B.

C. In groups, discuss and decide on a final set of nominations. Write your final nominations in
column C.

ACTIVITY 3.2
WE’RE ROLLING IN 3,2,1.. ACTION!
The Movie Pitch

In this movie pitch activity, students create a plot for a film by choosing characters, places and
events from a worksheet.

• Students then think of a title, prepare a short dialogue for one of the film's scenes and
then pitch their idea for the movie to the class.
• In groups, students choose three characters, places and events from each column on the
worksheet.
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 • Students then create the details of a film plot and write an outline for their film using their
chosen characters, places and events.
• Students also think of a film title and create a short dialogue for one of the scenes in their
movie.
• After that, groups rehearse the dialogue and prepare their movie pitch.
• Each group then pitches their movie to the class and acts out their scene.
• Finally, there is a class discussion and vote to see which film students would choose to
be made into a movie.

A. Choose three characters, settings and events for your movie from the table on the next page
and write them in the table below.
Characters Settings Events

B. Write a brief outline describing the plot of the movie using the characters, settings and
events.
C. What is the title of your movie?
D. Create a short dialog for one of your movie scenes.
E. Rehearse the dialog and prepare your movie pitch e.g. “It’s a horror film called Spooky. It’s
about a ghost who.., etc.”
F. Now pitch your movie to the class and act out the scene.

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 CHARACTERS SETTINGS EVENTS

a doctor on a spaceship someone gets a superpower

a detective in Antarctica there is a natural disaster
an alien in a hotel there is an expedition
a ghost on an airplane two people fall in love
a computer whiz on a ship someone runs away from home
a musician on an island there is a race
a criminal in a desert there is a robbery
a giant in a haunted house something very strange happens
an inventor in the mountains someone is trying to find treasure
an animal on the sea someone goes on a long journey
a young boy in an inner city someone is lost
a policeman in a maze there is an alien invasion
a robot in Southeast Asia war breaks out
a monster on a train there is a criminal investigation
a soldier on a distant planet someone breaks into a house
two lovers on a battlefield someone learns something
shocking
a businessman in a jungle
someone is kidnapped
a group of teenagers in a hospital
someone escapes from prison
a scientist in a big city
there is a car chase
a driver at home
somebody gets married
a cook in a bar
someone causes an accident
a superhero in a forest
a crime is committed
a politician in a restaurant
there is a dangerous animal
an explorer at a party
there is a competition

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 ACTIVITY 4:
FOR MORE THAN POPCORN..
A. Read the text about the TV program Black Mirror and decide if the following statements are true
(T) or false (F).

1. Black Mirror deals with true events. LET’S TAKE IT IN!

2. It looks at how technology affects society.
3. It is a continuing story with many episodes.
4. It tends to have a pessimistic view of the future.
5. The creator was influenced by other TV programs.
6. It is set in the future, many years from now.

B. Match the words from the text with the meanings.

1. standalone without hope; evil

2. satirical causing disagreement
3. dark critical in humorous way
4. controversial awkward; not skillful
5. clumsy not part of a set

C. Work in small groups. Discuss the questions about the

technologies listed below.

3d printing artificial intelligence big data drones

self-driving cars social media space travel virtual reality
1. Which of the technologies have
changed or are
changing our lives?
2. Which will probably change our lives soon?
3. What 'unexpected consequences' have these
technologies had, or might they have in the future?

D. You are going to watch a clip from a Black Mirror

episode called Nosedive. Discuss possible meanings for
the title and then check in your dictionary. What do you
think the episode might be about? Watch the clip and
answer the questions below.
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1. Where is the woman and what does she do in the clip?

2. What seems to make her happy?
3. What kind of person do you think she is?
4. How is the world shown different from today?
5. How has technology affected people's behavior?
6. What do you think the main theme of the episode is?

Wrapping it up!
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 POST TEST:
THIS GOT ME THINKING..
1. Write about an entertainment event that you have recently attended (such as a movie in
a theater, a concert, an art fair, or a museum exhibit). Did you enjoy it? Why or why not?
Was there anything surprising or unusual about it?
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

2 Write a short summary of a movie you saw recently.

___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Write about a famous person you admire. Give a short biography of this person and tell
why you admire him or her.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Wow! You’ve done a great job!

Now it’s time to sit back, relax..
And enjoy the movie!

Have a great time!

REFERENCES:

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 Pramaggiore, M., Wallis T. (2008) Film: A Critical Introduction. Pearson. Laurence King Publishing
Ltd. 361-373 City Road, London
Thompson, Kristin. Storytelling in Film and Television. Cambridge: Harvard University Press,
2003.
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