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The Power of Tabloids
I give this written comprehension as a test after working on The Press, but you can use it as an introduction to the topic.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 45


 
I Love New York - Written Comprehension
This is a written comprehension about NYC in which New Yorkers give a negative opinion of their city ( especially on the subway and the taxis ). It included questions and answers. You can include it in a lesson plan on NYC or use it as a test.
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 42


 
Crosswords - Adjectives and Adverbs in Obama�s Speech
I ask the students to list the adjectives and adverbs used in the speech. It�s a good way to teach them or remind them of the meaning of some prefixes and suffixes (-less, un-, in- ...). Then they learn the vocabulary at home and I give them the crosswords to do in class. I�ve added the KEYS on the 2nd page ( but without the grid since it was to...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: others
Downloads: 3


 
A Few Literary Genres
This is a worksheet with the definitions of some literary genres. Students have to read the definitions and match them with the appropriate genre, and then give an example for each genre. Many thanks to Rosa-Mazur for the template
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15


 
Unbalanced Media Reporting
Written comprehension on the media lynching of an "ideal suspect" in a murder case.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 16


 
The Rhetorics of President Obama�s Speech
I used this worksheet with advanced students after studying part of the oral speech ( see my other printable on that topic). It enables the students to see what devices can be used in a speech. I then ask them to write their own speech, using the devices studied and read it to the class. I have done that type of exercise before, with Martin Luthe...
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 8


 
Worksheet on President Obama�s Speech announcing the death of Bin Laden
This worksheet contains activities on President Obama�s speech announcing the death of Bin Laden (only from the beginning to 5�46, not the full speech) : exercises 1 and 2 only focus on the video of the speech, exercise 3 is a vocabulary exercise on collocations and exercise 4 is on the transcript of the speech.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 15


 
Article on Michael Jackson (1)
Michael Jackson obituary followed by study questions to make the students understand how the article is built and the journalist�s bias. Answers are included. I will upload another article very soon + questions on the same topic but this time, it will be a parody : you might want to use it as a test or study it in class.
Level: advanced
Age: 14-17
Type: article
Downloads: 8


 
Activities on the song "I Just Don�t Know What To Do With Myself"
Activities a song sung by Nicky Holland and found in the movie My Best Friend�s Wedding. Listening comprehension + questions on the song
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 2


 
Back to school questions
Questions to answer together during the first lesson of the year in order to remind students of classroom rules, school things they need to bring ... The illustrations are taken from the site www.pinterest.com
Level: intermediate
Age: 14-17
Type: worksheet
Downloads: 20

 

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