ESL Games and Movie Segments for Warm-ups

This blog contains a series of movie segments and ESL games to be used to brainstorm, warm up, follow up, and activate schemata, preparing the students for the topic that will be discussed in class. Here you will find the segments, the lesson plans, and varied topics to foster conversation. You may use the activities for a full two-hour class or they can be used separately to brainstorm or wrap up the topic, focusing on conversation, vocabulary and listening comprehension.

Saturday, March 24, 2018

The Simpsons - Easter S17.E07

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The Mayor's Easter Egg Hunt is an annual event for the kids of #Springfield. It is organized by Mayor Quimby and happens in a big garden of his mansion.

After a short address by Mayor Quimby and his wife Martha Quimby, the Hugs Bunny who is a referee there, opens the gate and the children run into the garden. They all have baskets, run along the garden and look for hidden eggs.

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Sunday, March 4, 2018

The Simpsons - St. Patrick’s Day

ACTIVITY TIMING: FROM 00:43 TO 02:46

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St. Patrick's Day in #Springfield is booze free due to the amount of violence every year. A conflict between the Catholic Irishmen and the Protestant Irishmen results in a city-wide fight. Lisa pauses the violence momentarily by singing the Irish lullaby Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral. Meanwhile, Marge's cupcakes are stolen by a group of urchins and saved by Patrick Farally, a baker who offers Marge a job after tasting her cupcakes and realizing her talent.

ACTIVITY TIMING: FROM 00:43 TO 02:46

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