Fantastic characters

UNIT 1

Fantastic characters

1. Fantastic beasts and where to find them

2. Miss Peregrine's home for peculiar children

3. Meet the villains

4. Let's play !

Final task : create and present 2 fantastic characters

unit 1

Half the class turns around and doesn't look at the document. The others, take a good look and get ready to describe it to your friends. READY ?

GO!

"Fantastic Beasts and where to find them", a film based on a J.K Rowling book

Which picture did they describe?

Re-connect!

Let's watch the trailer of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find them. --> People - Places - Time - Topic

Re-connect!

Re-connect!

Recap what you know about these characters using key words: Porpentina is.... She has (got)...

tall- elegant man- short brown hair

tall - dark hair- courageous- shy

small- big ears- long nose- gangster

elegant- extravagant lady- powerful witch-

Re-connect!

Re-connect!

Queenie is.... She has...

Lesson 1 Peculiar children

Miss Peregrine

a. Look at the following document. Identify it. b. Listen to two actors talking about their characters. Can you find them in the picture? c. Now describe the characters' powers and locate them on the picture Ex : the girl in blue on the left can ...

HELP : to be invisible - to fly - to make fire with her hands - to lift heavy things

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Watch the trailer

Discover the characters

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a. What kind of film is it?

A fantasy film

b. Identify the different places you see.

the sea - under water - an old castle - the park -the living room - the dining room

Miss Peregrine likes children (her house hosts peculiar children). She is welcoming, protective, caring, loving. She can turn/transform into a bird

c. What do you learn about Miss Peregrine in the trailer?Help : She likes... She is ... She can ...

Help voc : To host = to welcome To be welcoming - to be caring / loving

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Watch the trailer again

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d. Pay attention to the children's faces and to their actions. Describe their personalities, tastes and talents

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Tastes Personality

She likes eating meat. She is embarrassed in front of Jake. She is shy. She is funny.

She likes flying. She likes freedom. She likes She is free, caring, adventurous and escaping from her leaden shoes. She likes protective. animals. She likes swimming.

She likes nature. She likes gardening. She is eco-friendly. She likes growing plants. She is a nature lover.

She likes lifting heavy things. She is strong, lifts Jake, playful.

He likes playing football. He likes playing He is sporty and cheeky/ bold. tricks.

He likes wearing a suit and a bow tie. He is sophisticated and elegant. He looks like a gentleman.

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Special talents

What do you think of their special talents? Build up your vocabulary.

"I think Claire's special talent is..."

Lesson 2 Meet the villains

Famous villains

a.Look at the characters. What do you know about them?He/She is...He/She loves...He/She wants to...

The Joker The Queen of Hearts Voldermort (Batman) (Alice in Wonderland) (Harry Potter)

Lesson 2 Meet the villains

Types of villains

a.Listen to this movie expert and identify three different types of villains and their characteristics. b. Classify the three villains above in the correct category.

Lesson 2 Meet the villains

Speak like a villain

a. Read these famous lines and match them with the correct character. b. Listen then imitate the actors. Who is the best actor/ actress in the class?

This city deserves a better class of criminal!

I am extraordinary but the wand... it resists me!

I warn you, child! If I lose my temper, you lose your head, understand?

Lesson 2 Meet the villains

What about you?

a. Take the quiz with a friend.

b. Now share your results with the class. Lena/Nathan could play the role of.... He/ She is...He/ She is good at... She enjoys ... He/She prefers...

Go further : The world of Magic

Famous characters

a. Look at the documents and identify them.

Go further : The world of Magic

a. Look at the documents and identify them.

Go further : The world of Magic

b. Match the information bellow with the correct characters.

Play the "Heroes" game!

Play the "Heroes" game!

Play the "Heroes" game!

Teams of 4: Each player picks a "character" card.

Play the "Heroes" game!

Pick 1 "personality" card

Play the "Heroes" game!

Pick 1 "special talent" card

Play the "Heroes" game!

Pick 1 "accessory" card

Play the "Heroes" game!

Pick 1 "mission" card

Play the "Heroes" game!

Pick 1 "place" card

Play the "Heroes" game!

The first player gives a piece of information about himself/herself. Then he asks one thing to another player. Take notes or memorize! The first player who can give all the details about one character is the winner!

Play the "Heroes" game!

-« What’s your name? ». -My name is... -« What are you like ? » -I'm.... (personality) -« What can you do? » -I can... -« Where do you live? » -I live... -« What accessory have -I have got a/an ... you got? » -« What do you want? » -I want to ...

Help yourself!

Workbook p.11

Help yourself!

Workbook p.12

Practise with your group and get ready to read in front of the class

Productions possibles: [Lena] could play the role of a mastermind becauseshe is very organised. She is good at planning difficultprojects and at keeping secrets. Her favourite villainwants to prove to the world that he/she is supremelyintelligent. The villain she prefers is Loki. [Nathan] could play the role of a dark lord because he isimpulsive. He is good at scaring people on Halloween.His favourite villain wants to rule the planet. The villainhe prefers is Voldemort.