Learn English with this The Giver English lesson
Date: Aug 13 2014
Themes: Celebrity, Pop Culture
Intro
The Giver is a new, controversial film based on a book for kids. A young boy lives in a world without pain, but he has to learn about real life.
The movie has many big names, like Meryl Streep and Jeff Bridges. Because it’s science fiction, there’s a hovercraft, too. It might sound odd, but The Giver will probably be good.
Find out what Marni and Lily think in today’s English lesson.
Vocab
Example If we could tap into some public money, our project would be all set.
Example It's funny to me how controversial nudity on television is, because I'm not bothered by it at all.
Example Views and opinions on world politics can be a controversial subject for some people.
Example The movie Charlie's Angels is based on the TV show from the 1970s and 80s.
Example Can you believe how many big names will be at the music festival this summer? I can't wait!
Quiz
Discussion
Have you read the book The Giver? What do you think about the movie?
Comments
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