FREE: The Soloist Movie Guide + Activities - Answer Key Included

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Based on the true story of Nathaniel Ayer, this free 5 page movie guide accompanies the film "The Soloist (2009)". This guide will also work well as a sub plan for your substitute teacher. Ideal for a unit about mental health

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This has two parts to it.

PART 1 consists of 6 questions all on the subject of homelessness. The students get 20 minutes to complete this part, then discuss together as a class. The idea is that the students become familiar with everyone else's ideas and opinions on homeless people and mental illness. Includes answers

PART 2 consists of 27 comprehension questions to be answered after the movie. Students are required to make notes to help complete this part. Includes answers

● Additional to add: Ask the students what they believe the motives are of the creators of a movie about homelessness (especially a true story) get them to write a bullet point list. (can be done at the beginning or end of the movie)

This movie is about a musician who developed schizophrenia and became homeless and his encounter with a journalist from the L.A Times who wants to write a story about him.

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1hr 30 Mins - English Test - Listening and Reading - Answer Key Included

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It is a 1 hour 30 minute test and has 2 sections, listening and reading. It was originally aimed at grade 12 ESL students but can also be useful testing grades 3, 4, 5, and 6 if English is their native language. Have a look at the preview to see if you think it's appropriate. The pack includes:

1 x reading and listening test (12 pages - pdf & docx)
1 x audio for the listening section (mp3 format)
1 x listening section with dialogue for the teacher (8 pages - pdf & docx)
1 x answer sheet (1 page - pdf & docx)

A brief outline of each section is noted below:

Listening Section
In this section of the test, the student will have the chance to show how well they understand spoken English. There are four parts to this section with special directions for each part. (Total 15 multiple choice questions and around 20 minutes long)

● Part I: In this part of the test, the student will hear some dialogues and questions spoken in English. They then choose what the main topic of the conversation is.

● Part II: In this part of the test, the student will hear some incomplete dialogues spoken in English, followed by four responses, also spoken in English. They will then choose what they think the most likely reply will be.

● Part III: In this part of the test, the student will hear some dialogues or monologues spoken in English. They then need to choose a picture that best represents the answer

● Part IV: In this part of the test, the student will hear several monologues. They then need to decide which one would be the best answer to the question heard.

Reading Section
The reading section consists mainly of comprehension questions. Total 15 multiple choice questions. This includes:
● Understanding the main idea of a text.
● Pronouns
● Understanding vocabulary
● Procedure (operating instructions)
● Synonyms

This is an excellent all-round English test that can be used on various levels in ESL and also adapted for any English language grade

Please let me know if you have any questions about the product and I'll be happy to reply as soon as I can. Thank you and I hope it helps

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FREE: Lord of the Flies Movie Guide + Extra Activity - Answer Key Included

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This free 6 page movie guide with handouts accompanies the film "Lord of the Flies (1990)"

PART 1 - There are 23 comprehension questions in chronological order. Answers included.

PART 2 – 3 short answer extension questions. Example answers included as some answers may vary.

PART 3 – Creativity (group of 4 or individual)

• Students to imagine they’ve found themselves on a deserted island with three of their friends. They then write down their plan for survival. They need to include the following: a map of the island, a design of their camp, a detailed daily chores list and a survival and rescue guide.

This movie is an excellent comparison and followup once the 1954 novel by Nobel Prize-winning English author William Golding has been read. This movie is about a group of schoolboys who become stranded on a desert island, and their internal and external battle to survive.

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Paddington - Movie Comprehension Questions - Answer Key Included

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This 4 page movie guide accompanies the movie "Paddington" 

This has 15 multiple choice questions in chronological order. It is aimed at the younger audience and normally I would act the scene out to give clues and help. It's great fun with kids. A word search at the end for the early finishers

I have also made long answer questions for the higher grades.

This movie is about a young bear from Peru who travels to London in search of a home. Finding himself lost and alone at Paddington Station, he meets the Brown family, who offer him a temporary place to live.

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