READING A BOOK OR WATCHING A FILM ? WATCHING A FILM ? English Lessons by Miri Johnson English Lessons by Miri Johnson

Many famous novels are often made into films Look at these pictures taken from cover of books and from films. What kind of books or films are they? Science fiction Historical Comedy Science fiction Historical Comedy Romance Drama Family Romance Drama Family Adventure Horror Thriller Adventure Horror Thriller Mystery Fantasy Mystery Fantasy

Book or Film? To read the book or watch the film? This question often comes up today, when many films are based on popular books. Some people prefer to read the book before, or even instead of, seeing a film.  You are about to listen to a passage read from a book  Now, lets watch a scene from the filmthe film Exercise no. 1 : Go to Docs and fill in the chart: chart “The advantages and disadvantages of reading a book or watching a film.”

Book or Film? Some people say that reading the book allows the reader to use his/her own imagination, while the film tells you exactly what the characters look like. They also argue that a film cannot tell you what the characters are thinking, and therefore is less interesting. On the other hand, people who prefer films to books say that books are often too long, and bore their readers with long descriptions. They claim that a film involves sound, music, pictures and colours, all of which books do not have. In their opinion films are closer to real life and much more fun than books.

Exercise no. 2 What makes a great story? a. What do you prefer – reading a book or watching a film? Please write your answer Please write your answer in the second chart:in the second chart I would choose to read a book/watch a film [choose one] because…………………

CHECK THIS OUT! Read the following passage: I’m a lot smaller than a laptop and much easier to carry, too. I need neither electricity nor updating to make me ‘feel like new’. You can share me with your friends or even give me away or put me down anywhere to pick up the next rainy day. Your grandparents and parents all enjoyed me, as well. Just ask them and see how I ring a bell. Signed: THE BOOK

What makes a great story? How do you choose a book/ film? Why? Here is what some of the things you said…. 1. It’s exciting. 2. The characters are interesting. 3. We can feel what the characters are feeling. 4. Dangerous things happen. 5. We learn new facts. 6. A problem or mystery is solved. 7. There is a surprise. 8. It’s funny. 9. It teaches us a lesson about life. Class discussion: