TEACHER’S NOTES

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S The Oscars

Activity Type Introduction

Speaking Activity: In this rewarding film awards activity, students discuss and make
expressing opinions, nominations for the Oscars.
agreeing and disagreeing,
asking and answering Procedure
questions, freer practice
(pair and group work) Begin the activity by discussing the nominations from the last
Oscars ceremony. If need be, find out about the nominations
beforehand and then ask for the students' opinions.
Focus
Explain that the students are going to make nominations for this
Film vocabulary
year's Oscars ceremony.
Giving opinions, agreeing
and disagreeing Give each student a copy of the worksheet. Go through the
nomination categories on the worksheet together as a class and
Comparatives and preview some of the more difficult vocabulary such as soundtrack,
superlatives sequel, and plot.

Working alone, students write their Oscar nomination for each

Aim category in column A on the worksheet.
To discuss and make
When the students have finished, divide them into pairs.
nominations for the
Oscars.
Ask the students to explain their nominations to their partner, give
opinions on their partner's nominations and make comparisons.
Preparation
If need be, elicit language the students can use for this part of the
Make one copy of the activity and write it on the board.
worksheet for each
student. Examples:

I think...
Level Why do/don't you like...?
I thought it was amazing/moving/gripping/boring/etc.
Upper-intermediate (B2)
It made me laugh/cry/jump/etc.
I was in hysterics/tears/on the edge of my seat.
Time I think... is a much better film/actor than...
... is pretty good, but it's not as good as ...
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Each pair discusses and agrees on a nomination for each category
and writes their nominations in column B.

Next, have each pair join with another pair to make a group of
four.

Each group then discusses and agrees on a final set of nominations,

which they write in the third column.

Afterwards, have each group announce their final nominations to

the class and see if the other students agree with each group's
choices.

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WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S The Oscars

A. Write your Oscar nomination for each category in column A.

Oscar Categories A B C

1. The best film this year

2. The worst film this year

3. The best film of all time

4. The best actor this year

5. The best actress this year

6. The funniest film you've ever seen

7. The saddest film you've ever seen

8. The most action-packed film you've ever seen

9. The scariest film you've ever seen

10. The actor or actress you'd most like to meet

11. The film with the most interesting plot

12. The film with the best soundtrack

13. The best sequel you've ever seen

14. The film with the best visual effects

B. Now, work with a partner and explain your nominations. Discuss and agree on a
nomination for each category. Write the nominations in column B.

C. In groups, discuss and decide on a final set of nominations. Write your final
nominations in column C.

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