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verodchh
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HELP WITH VIDEO
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Hi! Please I need help. Maybe it�s a silly question but I don�t know how to go about it. The thing is, I�d really love to work with more video and films in class, but I don�t know how to select the material. What criteria do you use to choose appropriate material for your classes? I see that many of you work with whole films, but I don�t have time to do that in my classes, since I meet each class twice a week for one hour at a time, so I should work with shorter clips. Thanks a lot for your help.
Veronica |
27 Jan 2009
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freddie
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Hi
Here are 3 suggestions:
Have fun! |
27 Jan 2009
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trelly
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Why don�t you work with some tv series? They last approximately 30/40 minutes and you can work with them during several classes. Last year, my 9th grade students watched 2 LOST episodes and they loved them! I also had 2 separate periods of 1 hour each so I decided not to watch films with that group. Check their likes too! You can profit a lot from the choices of your students!
Another option could be to choose scenes from different films that go along with the syllabus/coursebook unit you are working with. You can choose the length, the vocabulary and, what I think is the best about this, is that you can motivate your students with creative post-watching activities.
How to choose appropriate material? I guess it�s a matter of personal choice generally. Lots of people love working with the Simpsons, though others don�t like them. I don�t know the age of your students, but you can always check their likes or try to show them some series you like.
Hope this helps!
Dora
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27 Jan 2009
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isabelle99
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try this: "howitworks". fantastic site where you can find short videos (3-4 minutes) about every topic you can think of.
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27 Jan 2009
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isabelle99
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oops! the real name is howstuffworks
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27 Jan 2009
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