12 AT THE MOVIES
LESSON A TYPES OF MOVIES
Unit Goals
Lesson A
1. Describe types of movies
2. Talk about and make future plans
Lesson B
1. Give an opinion of a movie
2. Review a movie
Ask & Answer
1. What are the people doing?
They are _________________.
2. What type of movie are the
people watching?
They are watching _________.
WARM-UP VIDEO
Talk for a
!
Ask and answer the
questions in pairs
minute
Do you usually go to the
movies?
Yes, I do./ No, I don’t.
Which movie theater do
you usually go to?
I usually go to…
Is it easy to get there?
Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
A. Watch the video and choose
your answers.
1. Ann Nelson the movie theater.
a. sold b. owns
2. The Patricia Theater is in .
a. a large Canadian city b. a town that is far from other places
3. The Patricia Theater is a social hub. This means it’s a place for people to .
a. get together and have fun b. learn to act in the movies
4. Ann says it’s fun to watch movies in .
a. a theater b. your living room
B. Check your answers.
C. Ask and answer the questions
in pairs.
Is the Patricia Theater Yes, it is because …
important? Why or why not? No, it isn’t because …
Do you agree with Ann’s opinion Yes, I do. / No, I don’t.
in the final sentence in A? Because …
Think for a minute… Let’s talk!
What would you do if there
weren’t movie theaters close
to your house?
I think I would …
Do you think the Patricia
Theater would be successful
in your city? I think it would/wouldn’t
be successful because ...
VOCABULARY
Talk for a
minute ! Ask and answer the
questions in pairs
Do you like to go
to the movies? Yes, I like to go to the movies because…
No, not really. I prefer to …. and also, ...
How often do you go to
the movies? Who do you I ______ go to the
go with? movies with ...
!
In a Write all kinds of movies
minute you remember
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A. Look at the types of movies
1. Say the types of movies with your teacher.
2. Answer the questions.
1. What type of movie is
Science Fair?
2. What is it about?
3. Was it a successful movie?
4. How do you know?
B. Complete the task in pairs
• Match each movie title in A with a type of movie. Discuss your answers as a class.
1.
• What types of movies make you laugh, feel afraid, think, and feel good?
2.
C. Answer the questions in pairs.
Which types of movies do you I like _______, but I don’t like
like? Which types of movies ________ because they ______.
don’t you like? Why?
What was the last movie you
saw? What type of movie was it?
The last movie I saw was _______.
Did you like it? Why or why not?
It was a _______.
D. For each type of movie in A, write
another movie in your notebook.
hn W ick
1. Jo
LISTENING
I’m not a big fan of comedies. They are into Minions.
I prefer Superhero movies. Last Halloween, they wore
Minion costumes.
Which movies are you into?
I’m really into horror movies…
A. Make predictions
The words on the left describe movies. What
do they mean? Guess and match.
Check your answers.
B. Listen for signposts
Check ( ) the movie each person likes
C. Listen again and write the
correct letters.
D. Write
Look again at Write a movie
the words to for each one Do you like
describe in your these movies?
movies in A. notebook.
Animated Movie
Biopic
Blockbuster
Sequel
!
Talk about your movie
Talk for 3 preferences using the
minutes new words.
New words:
blockbuster I am not into sci-fi, I prefer to watch
biopic action movies. I’m a big fan of Keanu
sequel Reeves. I think John Wick is a
blockbuster and that is why there are
animated movie
so many sequels.
(not) into
(not) a big fan of
SPEAKING
Talk for a
!
Ask and answer
minute in pairs
Who do you usually call?
I usually call _________
because ______________.
How often do you call
this person?
I call _______ (frequency).
A. Listen and complete.
B. Listen again and answer the
questions.
1. What plan changed?
2. How do Marc and Isabel start the phone conversation?
How do they end it?
3. At one point, Marc doesn’t hear Isabel. What does he say?
C. Practice the conversation
with a partner.
D. Work with a new partner.
Imagine that you are going to see a movie.
Complete the information.
Movie Name:
Where:
Movie Time:
Time to Meet:
E. Work on your own.
Change two pieces of information in D. Do not
show your partner.
F. Imagine you are talking on the
phone. Use the useful expressions.
Change roles.
Student B: Talk to your
Student A: Call your partner.
partner. Make notes about
Explain the change of plans.
the change of plans.
GRAMMAR
I’m watching a I’m watching a
movie right now. movie next week.
Action at the moment Future action
What’s the difference between these sentences?
How can you use the
!
Talk for a Present Continuous? What
minute time expressions do you
remember?
I think we can use the present
continuous to talk about
___________________________
I agree! I disagree!
I remember some time expressions
like: ________________________
Other expressions
are______________
Present Continuous
Use the Present Continuous to talk about actions
happening (occurring) now (at the moment).
verb
Subject + + verb + -ing + complement.
be (not)
I am studying at school.
He is cooking lunch.
You are not working in an office.
Present Continuous
Use the Present Continuous to talk about extended time
any activity you are doing these days that extends into the future.
verb
Subject + + verb + -ing + complement + time
be (not) expression.
I am living abroad this year.
He is working part-time this month.
They are taking 4 classes this term.
The Present Continuous as Future
You can use the Present Continuous tense (often with a future time expression)
to talk about future plans
verb + -ing + complement + future time
Subject + + verb
be (not) expression.
We are playing soccer on Friday.
NOTE: Use the present continuous only when a plan exists.
Don’t use the present continuous to make predictions.
Use “going to” instead.
He is passing the test tomorrow.
He is going to pass the test tomorrow.
Do the sentences describe an action happening at
the moment or an action that is happening in the future?
• Let’s go! The movie is starting in 20
1. minutes. Future
I think sentence number 1
• I can’t see a movie with you tonight.
describes and action that is
2. I’m meeting some friends. Future happening in the future.
• Nadia can’t go to the movies, either.
3. She’s studying for a test in her room.
At the moment Yes, you are right. There is a
time expression, “in 20
• Are you meeting Carlos at the cafe minutes” indicates that the
4. later? Future action is not happening at the
moment.
• Why are you calling a taxi? I can drive
5. you to the theater now.
At the moment
B. Complete the conversation.
Use the present continuous, the words in
parenthesis, and the time expressions with the
words in the box.
p.73
B. Choose three more correct
sentences. p.43
3 and 5 are predictions, they need “be going to”
C. Read and listen. p.43
D. Underline the content words.
Then listen and repeat the sentences.
I’m meeting them at the movie theater at two o’clock.
They’re watching the Oscars tonight.
I’m studying for a test after school.
Content words are always stressed because they give important information.
E. Look at the sentences in B.
Create a conversation.
I am seeing a movie
What are you doing with a friend …
later today?
ACTIVE ENGLISH
Brainstorm !
What does a Movie Poster include?
A. Complete the task in pairs
What actors do you
like?
I think we need ...
What do you want
in our movie?
B. Now make a poster advertising
your movie
Superman
vs
Iron Man
D. Role-play a conversation
Choose a movie and invite your partner to see it.
Hello?
Emilio? Hi, it’s Anita.
o vi e:
M n vs
n M a
Iro Hey! How is it going?
u p e rman
S
:
Time
7:30p
m Good! Listen, I’m seeing Iron Man vs
Superman with two classmates tonight. Do
you want to come?
…
Self-reflection
Think about your progress in Lesson A.
Write 1, 2, or 3 and tell a partner
Describe types of movies…
Yes, I can That’s great. Why is that?
Picture References
Slide 1 Famous people Cinema: https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/teatro-cartel-personas-decoraci%C3%B3n-416058/
Laptop: https://get.pxhere.com/photo/4k-wallpaper-apple-devices-blur-cellphone-close-up-coffee-cup-computer-depth-of-field-
Slide 2 devices-display-electronics-focus-headphone-headset-iphone-keyboard-laptop-macbook-mobile-phone-monitor-paper-cup-
phone-screen-smartphone-technology-1562775.jpg
Slide 3 World Link B08
Slide 4 Theater: https://www.pexels.com/photo/cartoon-movie-showing-on-theater-screen-7991579/
Timer sign: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Guy with tickets: https://www.freepik.com/free-photo/front-view-young-male-d-sunglasses-holding-popcorn-package-tickets-
Slide 5
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Video sign: https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/social-redes-sociales-icono-red-1834016
Slide 6
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Practice sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/28/22/14/speech-icon-2797263_960_720.png
Slide 7
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X: https://www.freepik.es/vector-gratis/logotipo-degradado-letra-x-
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Slide 9 Camera: https://www.pexels.com/photo/camera-event-live-settings-66134
Picture References
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Slide 10
Popcorn: https://www.pexels.com/photo/food-snack-popcorn-movie-theater-33129/
Timer sign: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 11 Posters: https://www.pexels.com/photo/three-assorted-movie-posters-3137890/
Paper: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/07/12/14/42/education-148605_960_720.png
Practice sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/28/22/14/speech-icon-2797263_960_720.png
Slide 12
World Link B08
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Slide 13
World Link 8
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Slide 14
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Writing sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/06/06/00/33/edit-icon-2375785_960_720.png
Slide 15 Clapper: https://www.pexels.com/photo/clapper-board-in-green-surface-5662857/
Paper: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/07/12/14/42/education-148605_960_720.png
Slide 16 Dinosaur: https://pixabay.com/es/photos/dinosaurio-espejo-espejo-retrovisor-1564323/
Ironmans: https://pixabay.com/es/photos/hombre-de-hierro-super-hero-juguetes-933709/
Slide 17
Minions: https://pixabay.com/es/photos/humanos-mujeres-retrato-pasacalles-914084/
Writing sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/06/06/00/33/edit-icon-2375785_960_720.png
Slide 18
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Picture References
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Slide 19
World Link B08
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Slide 20
World Link B08
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Slide 21 Filming: https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-standing-on-stage-holding-microphone-1870438/
Paper: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2013/07/12/14/42/education-148605_960_720.png
Timer sign: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 22
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Slide 23 Theater: https://pixabay.com/es/photos/cine-sala-de-cine-pel%C3%ADculas-1241422/
Timer sign: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 24
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Listening sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/29/00/39/ear-icon-2797533__340.png
Slide 25
World Link B08
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Slide 26 Listening sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/29/00/39/ear-icon-2797533__340.png
World Link B08
Movie Theather: https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/cortina-cine-teatro-presentaci%C3%B3n-2757815/
Slide 27 Complete: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/05/15/23/48/survey-2316468_960_720.png
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Picture References
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Girl on phone: https://pixabay.com/es/photos/chica-secretario-contable-oficina-3850741/
Slide 29 Friends: https://www.pexels.com/photo/group-of-people-reading-book-sitting-on-chair-711009/
Watching a movie: https://www.pexels.com/photo/children-sitting-on-the-floor-while-watching-8790328/
Slide 30
Cinema: https://www.pexels.com/photo/architecture-building-business-cinema-436413/
Timer sign: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
Slide 31
Girl with bubbles: https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/mujer-chica-globo-creo-que-1172718/
Studying: https://images.pexels.com/photos/459971/pexels-photo-459971.jpeg
Slide 32 Cooking: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519974395578-e3e2a6c0313f
Relaxing: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1489275259429-70f6ef5705c1
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Slide 36
World Link B08
Picture References
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Slide 37
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Listening sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/09/29/00/39/ear-icon-2797533__340.png
Slide 38
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Slide 39 Classmates: https://www.pexels.com/photo/young-woman-explaining-problems-to-focused-female-friend-7267052/
Slide 40 Movie poster: https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/auto-cartel-escena-de-la-pel%C3%ADcula-424119/
Poster: https://www.pexels.com/photo/poster-of-an-astronaut-and-the-lamp-9807283/
Slide 41 Timer sign: https://webstockreview.net/images/clipart-clock-emoji-6.png
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Slide 42 Complete sign: https://cdn.pixabay.com/photo/2017/05/15/23/48/survey-2316468_960_720.png
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Slide 43
Ironman: https://pixabay.com/es/vectors/ironman-hero-maravilla-casco-4454663/
Superman: https://pixabay.com/es/illustrations/superman-hero-superh%C3%A9roe-strong-3308158/
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Slide 45
World link B08
