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Free printable PDF lesson plans, word banks, quizzes and games for EFL/ESL teachers & learners
MOVIES and TELEVISION
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60-minute Lesson Plan
​MOVIES and TELEVISION

"A Dinosaur Zoo?"
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​Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate
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​Multi-page lesson:

Vocabulary Preview
Spelling Practice (Vowel Gap)

Reading Comprehension
​Grammar Practice
​Discussion

​Writing Practice
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​Answer Key attached

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​Listening Lesson
​MOVIES and TELEVISION

Page 1
  • Getting Ready
  • Vocabulary Preview
  • Listening Comprehension
Page 2
  • Listen again and write the missing words. Read aloud the dialog with a partner.
Page 3
  • Work with a partner. Extend (write)  the dialog with your own ideas and perform for another pair of students.

Total Time: 45-55 mins
Level: Beginner-Elementary
​With Notes and Answer Key attached
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​ Zombies - Listening Quiz Practice
​MOVIES and TELEVISION
​Level: Advanced
​Page 1
Six multiple choice questions with six post-listening discussion questions

Page 2
Complete Audio Script and Answer Key
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60-minute Lesson Plan
MOVIES and TELEVISION
"World Television Day"
​Level: Elementary to Pre-Intermediate
Multi-page lesson:

Vocabulary Preview
Grammar Practice

Reading Comprehension
​Discussion

​Writing Practice
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Answer Key attached
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​Bonus Dictation Activity
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60-minute Lesson Plan
MOVIES and TELEVISION
"Introducing ... Dwayne Johnson!"
Level: Intermediate
​Multi-page lesson:

Vocabulary Preview
Grammar Practice

Reading Comprehension
​Discussion

​Writing Practice
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Answer Key attached
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Basic English Dialogs:
​Movies
MOVIES and TELEVISION
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Th
ree short dialogs for vocabulary, listening, and speaking practice.

​Extension activity on attached Page 2.

Answer Key attached on Page 3

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

​​Audio and Answer Key are also available in video format below (2:12) for your students!

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DIALOG 1
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DIALOG 2
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DIALOG 3
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Writing Practice
MOVIES and TELEVISION


"Write a short paragraph about a movie you saw. When did you see the movie? Who stars in the movie? Write a short summary of the movie! Remember to use the past tense."

(Note: The present simple tense is also sometimes used to retell a movie, but this is
​a great opportunity to use the past simple tense!) 

Focus on past simple 
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Level: Elementary to Intermediate
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Pair Work Discussion
MOVIES and TELEVISION
20 different questions about movies and      TV - evenly divided into 'A" and 'B' handouts

Pair work

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 minutes

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Discussion Practice
MOVIES and TELEVISION
16 Question strips adapted from the above Pair Work activity.

These questions can be used with students seated in pairs or in small groups, or with students standing.

Activity Notes on Page 2

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

​Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes
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​'Find Someone Who'
​Activity

MOVIES and TELEVISION
​Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity

​Whole class activity

Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity
​Version 1 and Version 2)

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time:  15 - 20 minutes
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"Students, like the rest of us, need to be able to do a number of things with a reading text. They need to be able to scan the text for particular bits of information they are searching for. This skill means that they do not have to read every word and line; on the contrary, such an approach would stop them scanning successfully . . . They may scan a computer manual to find one piece of information they need to use their machine . . . But we would expect them to be less utilitarian with a literary work where reading for pleasure will be a slower, closer kind of activity." 
How to Teach English
~Jeremy Harmer


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Reading (Scanning)
MOVIES and TELEVISION
Read the ads and decide if each statement is true or false.

Answer Key on Page 2

Level: Beginner to Elementary

Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes

​Find the Listening version of this activity
​below.
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Listening Practice
MOVIES and TELEVISION
Listen and decide if each statement is true or false.

Read-Aloud Script and Answer Key on
Page 2

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes


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Pause the audio between sentences if you or your learners need extra time.
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Board Game
MOVIES and TELEVISION
30 questions about movies and TV

For groups of two to three players

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 to 25 minutes

Dice required


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Word Bank (Gap-Fill)
MOVIES and TELEVISION
15 vocabulary items about movies and television

Gap-fill exercise; Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 - 20 minutes


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15 Essential Words About Movies and TV 
   action
   actor
   boring
   comedy
​   exciting
   horror movie
   popcorn
   romance
   science fiction
​   seat
   special effects
   subtitles
   theater
   ticket
​   TV channel
​Try the interactive version of the above worksheet!
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Word Bank -
Writing Activity
1

MOVIES and TELEVISION
Write an opinion essay to answer this question: "Many people think that watching TV is a waste of time.  What's your opinion?"  Use at least 6 of the 15 words on the left; 2 pages of lined writing paper.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 25 - 30 minutes

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Word Bank -
Writing Activity 2

MOVIES and TELEVISION
Write a narrative essay on this topic: "Write about a time that you went to a movie theater."  Use at least 6 of the 15 words on the left; 2 pages of lined writing paper.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 25 - 30 minutes

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ACTIVITY SUGGESTION
Allow your learners to write either a true or fictional story.  As well, consider additional guidelines such as the use of conjunctions (and, but, so, because, etc.).  Make sure your learners are familiar with past simple tense grammar (see link below).

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Discussion Practice
MOVIES and TELEVISION
Ten discussion questions about movies and television + "Who do you think would be the best actor or actress in your class? Why?"

Pair work

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 15 minutes
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Worksheet
MOVIES and TELEVISION
Brainstorming and dictionary practice

Use a dictionary to help you complete the chart below.  All of the words must begin with the letter of the alphabet given.  Some letters may have many different answers, while others may not have an answer.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes


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ACTIVITY SUGGESTIONS
Consider breaking your class into two teams and see which team can come up with the most (correctly spelled) words within a given time limit.

Also, consider giving this worksheet to your students for homework.

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Vocabulary Quiz
MOVIES and TELEVISION
14 vocabulary items about movies and television

Answer Key attached

Level: Elementary to Intermediate

Approximate Time: 10 - 15 minutes


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Try the interactive version of the above quiz!

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Crossword
MOVIES and TELEVISION
Information-Gap (Pair Work); Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 - 25 minutes


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Word Search
MOVIES and TELEVISION
14 vocabulary items about movies and television

Answer Key attached

Level: Intermediate

Approximate Time: 15 minutes


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Rank &
Discuss Opinions

MOVIES and TELEVISION
12 statements about movies and TV

Students read, rank their opinions, and then discuss in pairs or small groups

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 20 minutes


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Advice Column
MOVIES and TELEVISION
Newspaper advice column with 3 problems about movies and TV

Students read and then discuss or write about possible solutions

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Approximate Time: 25 minutes


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