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10 Things I Hate about You
Some creative writing ideas based on the movie 10 Things I Hate about You
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 12


 
Outsiders scene
This is the scene from the Outsiders when the boys go to see Johnny in hospital. It has been put into play script and teenagers enjoy dressing up and acting it out after studying the play. Other scenes also available
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 2


 
Natural Star poem about Michael Jackson by Alice Walker
A beautiful poem written by Alice Walker many years ago lamenting the way Michael Jackson was transforming his appearance. She senses a deep inner unhappiness. A particularly poignant poem now given what has happened to Michael Jackson. Exercises to do on the poem.
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6


 
Fun topics for impromptu talks
A range of light hearted and serious topics for impromptu talks in a classroom setting. A good ice breaker activity as a build up to students presenting full length speeches
Level: intermediate
Age: 11-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2


 
outsiders script - the scene with Ponyboy and Cherry talking about sunsets
This is a script based on the scene in The Outsiders where Ponyboy and Cherry talk about why they can�t be seen to be friends. They discover they both like sunsets. Students enjoy dressing up and role playing these scenes after they have studied the book or watched the movie.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 3


 
Romeo & Juliet Creative Writing
Three different Creative Writing activities for students to do based on Romeo & Juliet film study
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 6


 
The outsiders
sorting statements into true or false categories
Level: intermediate
Age: 10-14
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 5


 
outsiders script of scene when Ponyboy is nearly drowned
A script based on the scene in The Outsiders when Ponyboy is nearly drowned and Johnny kills a Soc. Students enjoy dressing up, making props and acting these scenes out when they have finished resding the novel.
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: reading
Downloads: 2


 
Romeo & Juliet
This is a good exercise to get students thinking about the qualities of the main characters. It can be done individually or in small groups. A list of adjectives is given and students have to match them with the appropriate character and justify their choice
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 14


 
Opening Scenes in Matilda
Questions for students to answer based on the opening scenes of the much loved film Matilda
Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 21

 


Characters from A Merchant of Venice
An exercise for students to do in groups. Each group chooses a character and prepares a description. They must find relevant quotes.

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 4


Bend it Like Beckham
A very useful pair of slides to provoke interesting discussion about thought provoking themes in �Bend it Like Beckham�

Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 8


Bend it Like Beckham
A good discussion starter for a study of the film �Bend it Like Beckham� More to follow.

Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 11


Jessica from A Merchant of Venice
A slide which would be good to use with a class after studying A Merchant of Venice. It asks students to think about this rather enigmatic character and to find evidence as to whether she is a victim or villian

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 2


Shrek film study activities
Activities such as character studies on the characters in Shrek. Followed by research on mythical creatures and creative activities based on the ideas in the film.

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 3


Slang in Clueless & teenage slang
A fun activity based on the movie Clueless and moving out from there to teenage slang and the slang used by their parents

Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 16


insults used against Shylock in The Merchant of Venice
This is a list of all the insults made against Shylock during the course of the play The Merchant of Venice. It is very useful to show just how much abuse he suffered. It is also very useful for students to learn some of these quotes for their exams. It could form a good basis for some role play eg ...

Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Downloads: 6


Bend it Like Beckham
Further discussion generating slides based on important issues in the film, �Bend it Like Beckham.�

Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 10


Marilyn Monroe as depicted in Candle in the Wind
A set of comprehension questions based on Elton John�s famous song �Candle in the Wind�. Contains the lyrics of the song and some questions based on these lyrics. Leads to interesting discussions about the life of Marilyn Monroe and the price of fame

Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Downloads: 5


Qualities of a good speech
A helpful summary of the qualities of a good speech. Provides good tips for students as to how to write and present an effective speech.

Level: intermediate
Age: 12-17
Downloads: 4

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