Chapter Using videos in English lessons

11. People in the news (15-20 minutes).
The teacher selects a piece of news about some famous people. Makes copies of the sign for all students (see Table 3). Distributes the signs, and explains to the class that an excerpt from the news program about several famous people will be shown. The task of the students is to determine what they were called in the passage.
On the blackboard, the teacher writes down an example:
George W.Bush He President Bush
Mr.Bush The President The Commander-in-Chief
Students watch the passage one or more times. Then fill in the table.
Everyone compares the results (you can call those who want to write on the board).
Students watch the passage again for final approval of the results.
For more advanced students or groups, it is suggested that you write a short biography of this figure (as a homework or project).
12. Reconstruction (15-20 minutes)
The teacher chooses a passage with a clear storyline. Very well suited for this purpose silent films.
Explains to the class that a passage will appear in which a certain event will occur (for example, a robbery). The task of students is to memorize as many details as possible and then present them in chronological order.
Students view the passage.
Students work in groups, discussing what they've seen and writing it down in the correct order. A representative of each group reads their list. The class decides which list is the most correct and complete.
Students review the passage again, and the teacher pauses to clarify the details. You can also stop the image and ask students to tell you what will happen after that.
13. Review
It only makes sense to offer this exercise if the class understands oral speech well.
The teacher chooses a movie that students should like. Composes questions that draw the class's attention to what is necessary for writing a review. The teacher decides how long the review should be (for example, from a newspaper).
Distributes questions. Explains to students what kind of information is usually contained in the review. Discusses issues with students so that everyone understands exactly what is required of them.
Students watch the film in its entirety or in parts, if necessary.
Students then discuss questions and answers in groups.
As a homework assignment, students write a review of the film.