1. What kind of film do you think “The Holiday” is?

a) Romantic Comedyb)Horror/Thrillerc) Actiond)Documentary

Comprehension Check: Trailer

Comprehension Check: Trailer

2. What happens to the main characters do in this film?

a) They get kidnapped.b)They win the lottery.c) They meet new people.

3. This movie is focussed on…a) A class full of people.b)Three people.c) Two couples.

Comprehension Check: Trailer

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

1. What stops Iris from watching a DVD?a) There are no DVDs in the house.b)She doesn’t know what to watch.c) The complicated DVD system.

(time section: 35:24 – 38:20)

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

2. Iris also has problems operating…a) The front gate.b) The telephone.c) The stove.

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

3. Why isn’t Miles worried about the problem Iris has with the gate?a) It was pretty easy.b) It was pretty funny.c) Iris is pretty.

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

4. What is the name of the wind that Miles is talking about?

a) The Santa Anas.b)The Santa Marias.c) The Santa Claus.

Activity: Change the Script Demonstration(Iris and Miles are having a chat in the driveway. Time

section: 36:22 – 36:43)

Iris: Hi!Miles: Hi!Iris: What a lovely new car. How long have you had it?Miles: Two years. What do you think about the colour?

I’m Miles, but I don’t think I’ve met you before.Iris: Who?Miles: You. What’s your name?Iris: Iris.Miles: Should we go inside? It’s pretty windy.Iris: I love the wind, let’s hang out here.

What would the two talk about in a windy driveway?

Examples:– Talk about selling the car?– Talk about the crazy wind? – Talk about learn about eachother?– Others.

Activity: Change the Script

Get a task sheet and pick an activity!

1. Practice the sample script.2. Change the sample script.3. Write your own script.