![]() ![]() This may lead to the discussion on animal cruelty, and it’s up to you to follow the discussion now or schedule it as an after-film activity.Ĥ: 42 – Why did the cat scratch the dog? Was the dog angry? Was the cat angry? It may be a good moment to elicit the answer that sometimes when someone is afraid of something they don’t run away but attack. The question, however is – what do you think happens next?ģ:34 – Why is the cat afraid? For more advanced learners: Why do you think the dog was given a plush toy to rip apart? Why do you think the man patted him on the head?ģ:52 – What happened to the dog? For younger learners it may be safer to explain the dog was beaten by his owner, for older students it may be a good idea to explain dog fighting and the fact that pitbulls were often bred for fights. Anyone who has ever had a cat will say yes, this is a typical cat behaviour, nothing to worry about. Is it happy? Does it have a home? Is it a nice and snuggly kitten? Why do you think he’s alone? For more advanced learners: What happened to him? Was he left by his mother or thrown away?ġ:23 – What about the dog? Is it a nice and friendly dog? Do you think the dog and the cat will be friends? For more advanced learners: Do you recognise the dog breed (pitbull)? Are those dogs generally friendly?Ģ:03 – What is the difference between those animals? Are they happy, sad, angry or scared? For more advanced learners: Compare the differences between the animals and their body language.ģ:10 – If you have students who are not possessed by cats, they may ask whether the kitten is normal. My choice of “stop and ask” is as follows:Ġ:57 – Let’s talk about this animal. What kind of cat is it? – it may be necessary to introduce the expression a stray kitten), but with more advanced students it’s great to make them think about the next event. With lower levels it might be necessary to prepare some guiding questions (e.g. I hope you like the short films and find the lesson plans useful.It’s a great story to follow. It’s a great prompt to get students thinking and speaking about mobile phones and technology. You can watch the film below and find a full lesson plan here.įear of Flying is a beautiful short film by Conor Finnegan which is an effective way to introduce and discuss the theme of fears and how to overcome them. You can watch the film below and find a full lesson plan here. IDiots is a short film by special effects company BLR_VFX and deals with the themes of technology, mass consumption and instant gratification. I Forgot My Phone is a thought-provoking short film by Miles Crawford which is a great prompt for discussion and reflection on addiction to mobile phones. You can watch the film below and find a full lesson plan here. Soar is a delightful short film by Alyce Tzue which can be used to get students to predict and write a narrative. You can watch the film below and find a full lesson plan here. You can watch the film below and find a full lesson plan here. The Present is a gripping short film with a wonderful twist by Jacob Frey which deals with the themes of empathy, teenagers and disability. It can be used to get students to learn and practise vocabulary related to household chores. You can watch the film below and find a full lesson plan here. The notebook is a moving short film by Greg Gray and is wonderful for introducing the theme of empathy. It works very well for getting students speaking, writing and using vocabulary related to age, face, body, mood and actions. You can watch the film below and find a full lesson plan here. The Mirror is a short film by Ramon and Pedro which tells the story of a boy’s journey from childhood to old age. In this article I’d like to share what for me are the seven best short films for the language classroom. The answer is quite simple: I’ve watched literally thousands of short films and developed an instinct for the type of engaging and simple short films which will work in the ELT classroom. Teachers often ask me how I find the short films I use in my lesson plans. I’ve been writing lesson plans designed around short films for my website Film English for six years. ![]()
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