Christmas movies

Reading

When the students have completed the task, they compare answers in pairs and note the clues in each text which give the answers.

A – 2 is correct because the film has ‘some of the best songs you will ever hear’ 4 is correct because it is ‘for adults and children alike’ B – 3 is correct because it says ‘watch it with your boyfriend or girlfriend’ C – 1 is correct because it is for ‘those aged 16 and above’

Answers: A2, 4 B3 C1

After the reading, it may be worth looking at the highlighted vocabulary to make sure the students understand it. They can do the reading task without knowing these words so this should be done after the reading rather than before.

Discussion

This is a chance for students to talk about Christmas films. If the students can’t think of five Christmas films, tell them to write down as many as they can. Once the students have discussed the films in pairs, elicit some ideas about the best Christmas film and ask for reasons for the students’ opinions.


Functions
When the students have completed the task, you could extend the activity by asking them to make up short dialogues in which the other responses would be correct: e. g. 1 X: What did you think of the film yesterday? Y: It wasn’t very good. X: Would you like some more cake? Y: No, thanks, I’m full.

Answers: 1a 2c 3a 4a

Use of English
Answers: 1. plays 2. funny 3. end 4. scary

Follow up:
It may be useful to give the students more practice of the topic language used in the lesson by asking them to carry out a speaking or writing activity.

Possible idea:

Ask the students to write or talk about a Christmas film in a similar way to either the reading texts or the Use of English text.