Non-print non-fiction SBA – Non-print non-fiction

What you can talk about The content; The characters; Your opinions; The way the film looks; The way the film sounds; The performances of the actors.

Catch Me If You Can (2002)  Describe this film poster. Try to explain why it is designed like this.

Overview of the film Director: Steven Spielberg Writers : Jeff Nathanson (screenplay) Frank Abagnale Jr. (book) Release Date: 30 January 2003 (Hong Kong) Genre: Biography | Crime | Drama Tagline: The true story of a real fake.

Plot A true story about Frank Abagnale Jr. who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars worth of checks as a Pan Am pilot, doctor, and legal prosecutor.

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio... Frank Abagnale Jr. Tom Hanks... Carl Hanratty Christopher Walken... Frank Abagnale Martin Sheen... Roger Strong

Answer questions about the film 1. Who directed the film? Steven Spielberg. 2. Who is the main actor? Leonardo DiCaprio. 3. What is the name of the main character? Frank Abagnale.

Oral Practice 1 : Introducing the film In pairs, introduce “Catch Me If You Can”. You need to mention the following: the title of the film; the director and actors of the film; the plot of the film; anything else. Begin with : Good morning, today I’d like to introduce a film.

Words to learn Plot Actor Actress Director Setting Script Features Performance Visual effects Original music Sound effects Stunts Close-up shots Memorable Highlight Personal affairs Social backgrounds/ status

Vocabulary worksheet Refer to the worksheet 1

The content Regarding content, you can talk about: the summary of the plot; the most memorable part; the highlight; the theme of the film; … … … …

Oral Practice 2 : Watch the film Watch a trailer in class In 2 minutes, present to a partner what the film is about.

Main Characters Leonardo DiCaprio... Frank Abagnale Jr.

Tom Hanks... Carl Hanratty

Christopher Walken... Frank Abagnale

The characters Watch a trailer in class Read some memorable quotes on handout Prepare to describe 2 character with supporting evidence from the film. Or you can describe the relationship between characters. Refer vocabulary worksheet 2

The way the film looks; The performances of the actors View a slide show of some pictures from the film (folder : pictures) Refer to vocabulary worksheet 2

Oral Practice 3: Try to use the words on vocabulary worksheet 3. Present to a partner in 2 minutes on : * The way the film looks; * The performances of the actors

Your opinions Putting things together. Quote evidence to support your ideas. Begin with : Good morning, today I’d like to share with you …… End with: That’s all my presentation. Thank you.

Task You are asked by the film club to recommend the film “Catch Me If You Can” to the club members. You will need to give a presentation of 3-4 minutes and answer 1-2 questions from the audience afterwards.