(1) Design Classroom Activities on Films Film used: The Terminal Level: Form Four students Number of lessons:

about 8-10

Pre-Viewing activity Task 1: Watching the Trailer A. The teacher goes to the website http://www.theterminal-themovie.com, clicks DVD features, and then Multimedia and plays the trailer which is about 2.5 minutes. After the first viewing, students have to circle the genres. The teacher can explain a bit on the genres if students do not understand them well. B. The teacher plays the trailer again. After the second viewing, students are asked what characters they can see. They can either write down the film stars names, the characters names or their role in the film. C. The trailer is played for the third time. After the third viewing, students are asked to write a simple, short synopsis or what they think the story is about. The teacher can pick some students to share.
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The film will be played in 4 segments, namely: Part one: first 35 minutes (up to the scene Viktor starts learning English) Part two: next 40 minutes (up to the scene Viktor helps the man carrying medicine for his father) Part three: next 30 minutes (from the scene Viktors hand was photocopied to he kisses Amelia in front of the fountain) Part four: last 20 minutes *At the end of each segment, a double-entry journal is included. While-viewing activities Part one Task 2: Sequencing The first 35 minutes of the film will be played. Students are asked to arrange the order of events happened in the first part of the film. Task 3: Creative thoughts Students are asked to think about how to learn a new foreign language and share with their partner. Part Two Task 4: characterization Students watch the second part of the film, the next 40 minutes. After that, students are asked to match the characters with the sentences given and write down adjectives describing them. Task 5: Angel and Devil Game Students will work with their partner, one takes the role of Viktor and the other, Dixon. They have to argue and give reasons on why to help the man (carrying his fathers medicine) or not. Some time can be given beforehand so students can jog down points. Part Three: Task 6: Reflective Writing: Chase your Dream Students will read an excerpt from Martin Luther Kings Speech I have a Dream. Then, they have to write down MLKs dream, Viktors dream or mission and theirs.
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Task 7: Group Discussion Students are grouped into groups of four to discuss what gift they would give to Amelia if they were Viktor. This activity is similar to Cert Oral group discussion. Part Four The last 20 minutes of the film is shown. Then students have to do some post-viewing activities. Post-Viewing activities: Task 8: Thought Tunnel Seven decision-making points are listed out. Students are grouped into groups of 7, so if there are about 40 students in a class, there will be 6 groups for the thought tunnel. The teacher should assign a question for a group. 5 minutes are given for the 6 members to think of points, after that, each group has to come out to perform in front of the whole class. Six students in 3 pairs face each other and hold hands to form a tunnel. One side has the same stand point while the opposite side the opposite stand. One student walks slowly through the tunnel and each pair of students have to give reasons and convince him or her to make a decision. Finally, the student has to make decision. Task 9: Song Dedication Students have to find a song to dedicate to any of the character in the film. They write down the songs name in the space provided, the reasons they choose the song and any of the lyrics that impresses them. The teacher can ask some students to share or play the songs in lesson. Task 10: Writing Students take the role as Viktor Narvoski and write a diary on the way back home.

Task 1: Watching the Trailer A. Go to http://www.theterminal-themovie.com, click DVD features, Multimedia and watch the trailer of The Terminal. After the first viewing, circle the genres of this film.

Adventure Animation Horror Mystery

Comedy Romance

Crime

Drama Fantasy Thriller

Science fiction

B.

Now, watch the trailer the second time. What characters can you see? Write down five film stars names or the characters name or their role in the film. Film stars / characters / their role 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________ __________________________

C.

View the trailer for the third time, then write a short synopsis or what you think the film is about in 50 words.

Task 2:

Sequencing

Write number 1 to 9 in the box to show the chronological sequence of events that happened in the first 35 minutes in the film.

Mr Navorski became unacceptable. Mr Navorski met Amelia, the air hostess. Mr Navorski found out what happened in his country through the TV news. Dixon showed him to the door of America but Mr Navorski rejected going out of it. There was a military coup in the Republic of Krakozhia. Mr Navorski started to learn English He met Gupta, the cleaner. Mr Navorski was given food voucher, a pager and a telephone card. Mr Navorski learned the way to earn money for food. Double-Entry Journal (for the first part of the film) Write down any sentence or quotation from the film that impresses you on the left hand side and your response or feeling or analysis of the information on the right hand side. Left-Hand Side Right-Hand Side

http://vccslitonline.vccs.edu/DoubleEntryJournal.html
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Task 3: Creative thoughts Mr Navorski thought of a way to learn English. Can you suggest how to learn a new language? When you finish it, share with your partner and write down his / her thought.

Mr Navorskis method: 1. Buy a magazine which has both Krakozhian and English version. 2. Watch TV news and read English sub-titles.

Your method:

Your partners method:

Task 4: characterization Match the characters with the sentences given and write down adjectives describing them. Who said this? A. You feed me information about her and Ill feed you. B. Do you have an appointment? C. Next! D. You have two stamp. One red, one green. I have chance to go New York: 50, 50. E. Just stay away from me, Im sick! F. How much does he earn?...Unbelievable. Do you know thats more than I make?

Viktor Navorski Personality:

Amelia Warren Personality

Frank Dixon Personality:

Enrique Cruz Personality:

Gupta Personality:

Officer Torres Personality:

Task 5: Angel and Devil Game Viktor helped the man carrying his fathers medicine while Dixon was unwilling. Now, pair up with your partner, one takes the role of Viktor and the other, Dixon. You have to argue and give reasons on why to help the man or not. You have five minutes to jog down points in the space below.

Double-Entry Journal (for the second part of the film)

http://vccslitonline.vccs.edu/DoubleEntryJournal.html
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Task 6: Reflective Writing: Chase your Dream Look at the following excerpt from Martin Luther Kings speech. I have a dream Martin Luther King ...I say to you today, my friends, so even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: "We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal." I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia the sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood. I have a dream that one day even the state of Mississippi, a state sweltering with the heat of injustice, sweltering with the heat of oppression, will be transformed into an oasis of freedom and justice. I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day, down in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification; one day right there in Alabama, little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers. I have a dream today. I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made plain, and the crooked places will be made straight, and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together...
Excerpt from http://www.usconstitution.net/dream.html

1. Go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther_King to find out the background of Martin Luther King. 2. Go to http://www.mlkonline.net/sounds.html to listen to his speech.
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Martin Luther Kings Dream:

Now, think about Viktor Navorski.

What is his dream, promise or mission? Viktors Dream / promise /mission:

How about you?

What is your dream, promise or mission?

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Task 7: Group Discussion In groups of four, discuss the following topic. You have 5 minutes to prepare and 6 minutes to discuss. Viktor Narvoski made the One Thousand Fountain to Amelia. what gift would you give to Amelia? You may consider the following points: - your talent - how much money you have - what things Amelia like - what things are special - others ? ? ? ? If you were him,

Double-Entry Journal (for the third part of the film)

http://vccslitonline.vccs.edu/DoubleEntryJournal.html
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Task 8: Thought Tunnel Now, form a group of 7 and play the thought tunnel! Your teacher will assign you a topic below. You have 5 minutes to think of reasons to convince the character.

Decision-making: 1. At the beginning of the film, Dixon showed Viktor the door to America and said the door was not guarded for 5 minutes. If you were Viktor, at that moment, would you choose to go out from it or would you choose to wait? 2. If you were Viktor, would you insist going to America when your friends (Gupta, Enrique and Joe Mulroy) would be in troubles? 3. If you were Viktor, would you choose to keep you promise to your father? 4. If you were Amelia, would you wait for Viktor or the married man? 5. If you were Enrique, would you go and see Officer Torres yourself? 6. If you were Gupta, would you go out and stop the aeroplane? 7. If you were Viktor, would you find Amelia again? Double-Entry Journal (for the last part of the film)

http://vccslitonline.vccs.edu/DoubleEntryJournal.html
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Task 9: Song Dedication This film is about friendship, love, trust, waiting and promise, etc. Dedicate a song to any of the characters in the film. You can write down the songs name, why you choose it and any lyrics that impress you. You may also bring back the CD and lyrics.

Task 10: Writing a dairy Imagine you were Viktor Narvoski on the way back home, on the aeroplane. down your feeling on your diary. Write

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Answers to Task 2: 2 7 4 6 1 9 5 3 8 Mr Navorski became unacceptable. Mr Navorski met Amelia, the air hostess. Mr Navorski found out what happened in his country through the TV news. Dixon showed him to the door of America but Mr Navorski rejected going out of it. There was a military coup in the Republic of Krakozhia. Mr Navorski started to learn English He met Gupta, the cleaner. Mr Navorski was given food voucher, a pager and a telephone card. Mr Navorski learned the way to earn money for food.

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Assessment form for self or peer evaluation (individual presentation) Name:____________________ Class:__________ Task:____________________

1.

Pronunciation and delivery - can speak at a suitable volume - can pronounce sounds and words clearly - can speak with correct speed and intonation

Marks: _____ / 6

2.

Communication strategies - can use body language and eye contact - can complete presentation in time given - can encourage and respond to questions Marks: _____ / 6

3.

Vocabulary and language patterns - can use a wide range of vocabulary - can use different language patterns and grammar correctly - can self-correct mistakes - can use a level of language and content that the audience can follow easily

Marks: _____ / 6

4.

Ideas and organization - can express ideas and information clearly - can give detail on some parts of your topic - can give clear support for main point

Marks: _____ / 6 Total mark:_____/ 24

Adapted and modified from worksheet of Oxford University Press

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Assessment form for self or peer evaluation (group interaction) Name:____________________ Class:__________ Task:____________________

1. Pronunciation and delivery - can speak at a suitable volume - can pronounce sounds and words clearly - can speak with correct speed and intonation 2. Communication strategies - can use body language and eye contact - interact well with others in the group - can use different turn-taking strategies 3. Vocabulary and language patterns - can use a wide range of vocabulary - can use different language patterns and grammar correctly - can self-correct mistakes Marks: _____ / 6 4. Ideas and organization - can express ideas and information clearly - can listen and respond to others and keep the conversation going - can ask and answer different kinds of questions related to the topic Marks: _____ / 6

Marks: _____ / 6

Marks: _____ / 6 Total mark:_____/ 24

Adapted and modified from worksheet of Oxford University Press

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Assessment form for writing Name:____________________ Class:__________ 1. Content -The content is relevant. -Points are related to the thesis. -Points are clearly made. 2. Language and Accuracy -few grammatical mistakes -accurate use of language -various sentence pattern -correct use of diction and vocabulary 3. Organization -Most points are presented in logical sequence. -Points are well organized. 4. Creativity -Original and creative ideas. -unconventional and interesting ideas. Marks: _____/ 10 Marks: _____/ 10 Task:____________________

Marks: _____/ 10

Marks: _____/ 10 Total marks: _____ / 40

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