Task 1
Here are 2 news articles about it. For each article:
- Read the articles
- Pick 10 words you don't know from each article
- Using either study blue, headmagnet or quizlet make your own vocabulary list using your 20 new words. Think carefully about your list, you could use Spanish words, English definitions, synonyms,...
- Learn the words using your online resource
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2040729/Educating-Essex-What-sort-example-set-children.html
http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/tvandradioblog/2011/sep/29/is-educating-essex-realistic
Task 2
Copy and paste these questions into a word document and type up your answers.
Comprehension questions on: 'What sort of example is this to set our children?'
1) How does this article present the teachers in ´Educating Essex´? You must use your OWN words AND a quotation from the text to prove your answer.
2) How are the pupils from this school presented in this article? You must use your OWN words AND a quotation from the text to prove your answer.
3) According to the text, what are the problems with putting cameras in classrooms?
4) Find an adjective that means ´in a bad/unattractive/uncomplimentary way´
5) Find an adjective that means ´not serious or jokey´
6) Find a verb that means ´to mess around/to not take things seriously´
Comprehension questions on: 'Is Educating Essex a realistic view of classroom life?'
1) Do the pupils´views differ from the teachers´view about the program? If so, in what way.
2) What did Claire Marsh find disappointing? In your own words.
3) What did James Diggory find disappointing?
4) Find an adjective that means ´positive´ (used to describe a teacher)
5) Find an informal word for ´people who talk a lot and are loud´
Task 3
Watch the opening 10 minutes only. Think about the vocabulary below and complete the table.
Vocabulary:
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What does this refer to?
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A teacher says this in the opening credits to dismiss his class. He is joking because ‘scumbags’ is a derogatory term but the pupils don’t mind. This suggests they have a good relationship.
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Their headteacher has grand ambitions.
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The mantra that we use is…
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That’s easier said than done.
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…without a shadow of a doubt.
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This little sergeant major character is what he is… who is ‘uber-focused’ on everything…
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There is no reason for you to wear that dead animal.
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… I will restrain you!
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I give you credit for your ingenuity.
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…is often the last resort…
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…that’s what does my head in.
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A lot of young people struggle with the concept of boundaries.
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How the film-makers create a narrative:
Which characters are developed?
Which storylines have the producers chosen?
How are the teachers and pupils portrayed?
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Use of non-diagetic sound compared to diagetic sound:
Why is non-diagetic sound used?
Do you notice anything else about how the programme is made or put together and edited?
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Realism:
Is it 100% realistic?
Are there any ethical concerns about the programme?
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Vocabulary or expressions
Make a note of any new words or good vocab
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