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‘A Thousand Words’ Lesson Plan

This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called A Thousand Words by Ted Chung. Students predict a story from its title, watch the start of a short film and make predictions about how a story will continue and write a story.

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This ESL lesson plan is designed around a short film called A Thousand Words by Ted Chung. Students predict a story from its title, watch the start of a short film and make predictions about how a story will continue and write a story.

 

 

Language level: Intermediate (B1) – Advanced (C1)

Learner type: Teens and adults

Time: 90 minutes

Activity: Watching video and short film, speaking and writing

Topic: Images

Language: Idiomatic expressions and going to + infinitive

 

 

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10 comments on “‘A Thousand Words’ Lesson Plan

  1. Prof Kamal Bhattacharyya says:

    The way it was discussed is really interesting not only for the children but also for the teachers. Film English is really strong and full of emotion and educative too.

    1. Hi Kamal,
      Thanks a lot for commenting. Great to know you like the site.
      All the best,
      Kieran

  2. Great site, thanks for sharing

    1. Hi Marcela,
      Thanks a lot for commenting.I’m really happy you like the site.
      All the best,
      Kieran

  3. Maria Cristina Martins says:

    I really loved the ideas… and the film!

    1. Hi Maria Cristina,
      Great to know you like the lesson, thanks a lot for the positive feedback.
      All the best,
      Kieran

  4. Lots of thoughts can be generated from this film lesson.

    Thanks a lot for sharing.

    1. Hi,
      Thanks a lot for commenting, great to know you like the lesson.
      All the best,
      Kieran

  5. Wonderful film, thanks for sharing it!

    1. Hi Laviniea,

      Thanks a lot for commenting; I’m glad you like the film.

      Cheers,

      Kieran

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