P E D A G O C I C A L F I L E SENIOR SHOW

P E D A G O C I C A L F I L E SENIOR SHOW

TABLE OF CONTENT 3. vocabulary exercises 5. multiple choice exercises 6. oral expression 7. written expression 9. culture 2

vocabulary exercises A. Complete the sentences with the appropriate word(s) B. Complete the crossword thanks to the clues 1. Your neighbours are so noisy, you should go to the police and for "Disturbance of the peace". 2. Louise won't come to the concert tonight. She is. She is new at the A&E that's why she works almost every weekend. 3. Many students at this school on their classmates if they don't wear fashionable clothes. 4. I never walk alone in that neighbourhood at night, it's so. 5. I have to finish my homework but don't wait for me, I will. Across 1. He or she deliberately spoils the enjoyment of others 3. Synonym of "fade away 5. Synonym of angry 6. Adjective to describe a scary atmosphere Down 2. Synonym of "deliberately 4. Synonym of "Obstinate" 3

vocabulary exercises C. Match the idioms with the corresponding images 1. To ring a bell 2. To catch one's eye 3. To take the Mickey out of 4. To be a busybody 5. To have a crush on somebody Picture A Picture B Picture C Picture D Picture E 4

multiple choice Description: You have now discovered the plot of the play "No Balcony" and its different protagonists. Let's see what you remember. Task: Read the sentences and mark the correct answer. 1. The Greens and the Reds have been living in the same neighborhood for centuries for a few years 2. Louise and Kate have many common points true false 3. Phineas has been in love with Saorla since they met but her happiness is more important to him than his feelings 4. Saorla and Sean's love story remained secret for a long time true true false false 5. Who considers Saorla and Sean's relationship can be a good thing? Kate Louise the musician 6. Saorla is not very self-confident and often trusts the opinion of to take decisions. 7. The main common point between Saorla and Sean is 8. Gerald is a gamer Gerald and Phineas their love for literature true Kate their will to keep the enmity between the Greens and the Reds alive false 5

oral expression Lies and confessions Context: We all have things we would like to share with our beloved ones: things we are proud of, great or surprising news or secrets we need to get off our chest. Today is the day of revelations and everybody will be astonished by their friends' or relatives' confessions. Task: In groups of three, tell your classmates about something extraordinary you have experienced or about a fact you have always hidden. Make sure to talk about something nobody of your class knows about. Choose the craziest, most unlikely or most shocking of your three stories and make up two other stories. In front of your classmates, name the person in your group who has something to confess. Each of you tells a story: the real one and the two made up. Your classmates can ask questions to determine which story is the real one. 6

written expression 1. Exquisite Corpse Context: Sean and Saorla are fans of literature and writing. He, as an author, loves playing with words. She, as a librarian, is always keen on discovering new plots. When they meet at the Mother Red Caps, they decide to play an Exquisite Corpse Game. Task: Everyone can write a story, can't they? Today you and you classmates are going to create new stories. Each of you will create a different part of the narrative. Take a sheet of paper and follow the instructions from your teacher. 7

written expression 2. The world of today Context: Rivality has always existed between different groups of friends, sport teams, families or communities in a same neighborhood or country. However in all cases, common points can always be found and relationships can be even more intense as we can see with Saorla and Sean or with Romeo and Juliet. Task: We are currently living in a multicultural world where different religions, nationalities and cultures co-exist. You and your friends have already discussed this situation, you would like to write a text summarizing the different ideas and points of view expressed. Describe your country / city and present the different communities living side by side. Explain what are the possible fears about this cohabitation but also its benefits. Make sure to illustrate with your personal experience and why not with an interview and pictures. To help you with the vocabulary have a look at the word cloud beside. 8

culture Description: The love story between Saorla and Sean takes place in The Liberties, one of Dublin's oldest and most historic neighbourhoods. Their story is of course not without reminding us that of Shakespeare's heroes, Romeo and Juliet. Task: A tourist visited Dublin before following the tracks of Shakespeare in England. He regularly published information on his Facebook page about the places he particularly liked and the interesting things he learned about the English-speaking world. Have a look at the different documents with your team, take some notes if necessary and be ready to answer your teacher's question. A. Reading comprehension: The Liberties Context: Saorla and Sean have always lived in The Liberties. This unique neighbourhood of Dublin is very lively and definitely worth visiting. Task: Read the text and remember the main information. The name of "The Liberties" goes back to the 12th century when Ireland was under Norman-English control. At that time, two areas belonged to the city of Dublin but preserved their own jurisdiction. They were run by two administrators: the Archbishop of Dublin managed the liberty of St. Sepulchre and the Abbey of St Thomas the liberty of Thomas Court and Donore (later called the Earl of Meath's Liberty). The modern area of The liberties lies within the former boundaries of these two jurisdictions. It is located in the southwest of the inner city. 9

culture The Liberties is one of Dublin's most historic working-class neighbourhoods, traditionally associated with market traders and local family-owned businesses, as well as whiskey distilling. If this area is not as fashionable as Temple Bar, it is getting more popular and offers many different kinds of activities. The top attraction of the neighbourhood is surely the Guinness Storehouse. In the seven floor building you will be introduced to the four ingredients of the beer (water, barley, hops and yeast), its brewing and you will learn about the founder of the famous brewery, Arthur Guinness. You will have the possibility to learn how to pour the perfect pint in the Guinness Academy, taste different variants of the beer and discover the evolution of Guinness advertising. Don't forget to enjoy a pint of the black beverage at the top of the building in the Gravity Bar which offers an astonishing view of Dublin. If you prefer spirits, make sure to visit Teeling Whiskey Distillery in Newmarket. Interested in history and culture? The Liberties is at the centre of The Dubline, a series of discovery trails through Dublin telling the 1,000-year story of the Irish capital city centre. The neighbourhood is obviously worth visiting for its two medieval cathedrals: Saint Patrick's Cathedral and Christ Church Cathedral. Liberty Market The fans of art and lively entertainment won't be disappointed either by the numerous art galleries, antique shops and the musical and theatrical events programmed in the area, most notably in Vicar Street music venue or The Tivoli Theatre. If the Liberties is getting more popular it is definitely for its particular atmosphere and its variety of activities. Make sure to hang around in the market areas so typical of the neighbourhood. A place not to be missed is the Liberty Market, a long running market where you will buy... anything: from flowers, make-up or jewels to clothes and decoration. Enjoy your trip! Christ Church Cathedral Saint Patrick's Cathedral 10

culture B. Reading comprehension and video watching: William Shakespeare Context: After visiting Dublin, it's time to cross the Irish sea to England and follow Shakespeare's tracks. Task: Read the text and watch the video about Shakespeare's life and most famous works. Make sure to remember the main information to answer your teacher's questions. Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Theatre William Shakespeare is considered as one of the greatest writers in the English language. His plays Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Othello, Hamlet,... are what he is mostly remembered for today. The theme of the impossible but passionate love story between Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montague is undoubtedly the most famous. Some people ignore that Shakespeare was not only a playwright but also a poet and an actor. Many of his plays are still performed around the world nowadays and many screen adaptations have made his work known and appreciated by all generations. Among those movies, Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet (1996), starring Leonardo DiCaprio, is a very unusual version of the star-crossed lovers' story: the music, the setting, the outfit and the weapons couldn't be more modern... Still, the Australian director chose to keep the original text of the sixteenth century. This particularly reveals that the English playwright's masterpiece featured a universal and timeless theme. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zqxob2tjio 11

culture The Globe Theatre The Bard, as the playwright is often referred to, was lucky to live at the period of Queen Elizabeth's reign (1558-1603). She loved theatre and supported the theatre companies. Progressively the actors stopped performing in the courtyards of inns, schools, public gardens and arenas when permanent playhouses were built. Members of all social classes attended the performances. Unfortunately this era is also the time of epidemics of plague and theatres had to be closed when the risks of contagion were too high. Today the Globe theatre is one the most visited places in London. It was built in 1599 along the river Thames by Shakespeare's playing company, The Lord Chamberlain's Men. Task: Watch the video of Willy and remember the main information https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_5-ehe9ylq 12