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The Colour Purple by Alice Walker
A series of questions to check student understanding in opening scenes of the book. This book is for mature students only. Some interesting parallels with the more recent film & book Precious. If there is any interest will put more workshhets on
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 3
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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
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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
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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
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10 Things I Hate about Yout
Some questions based on themes in the movie 10 Things I Hate about You
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 16
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Research for students to do while studying Bend it Like Beckham
Research questions on Sikh religion and culture, especially about weddings. My students enjoyed doing this and it gave them greater background knowledge. There is an interview exercise where they have to interview someone from the class who has come from a different country.
Level: advanced
Age: 12-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 18
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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
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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
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Billy Elliot character study exercise
After viewing Billy Elliot this is a very good exercise to do on character. Students choose from the list of adjectives, the ones which best suit each character and then have to support their choice with evidence and examples from the film
Level: intermediate
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 29
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Bend it Like Beckham
A worksheet based on the final scenes in Bend it Like Beckham. I have made power points on themes etc in this film. The questions look at the use of music and shots and an undertanding of what is happening in these scenes.
Level: advanced
Age: 13-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 19
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