Movies Vocabulary
What is a movie soundtrack:
a.) all the characters in the movie
b.) where the movie takes place
c.) the list of songs featured in a movie
d.) the actors and actresses starring in the movie
c.) the list of songs featured in the movie
Read the example and write down what strategy is being used:
The importance of whole milk in school lunchrooms
According to multiple Food and Drug Administration studies, 60% of students who reported that they drank milk everyday at school had stronger calcium and bone density levels than their peers.
logos- data/statistics
ethos- Food and drug Administration-credibility
What is the name of a the gold award that a musician can win?
a.) Grammy
b.) Emmy
c.) Tony
b.) Grammy
In what city will you find MIT and Harvard?
a.) Boston, Massachusetts
b.) Cambridge, Massachusetts
c.) Medford, Massachusetts
d.) Quincy, Massachusetts
b.) Cambridge, Massachusetts
What does under the weather mean?
a.) standing outside in a rain storm
b.) feeling sick
c.) studying the weather
b.) feeling sick
Fill in the sentences with the correct vocabulary words:
1.) A ____________ is a type of movie. Some include comedy, drama, horror, and musicals.
2.) The ______________ of Twilight was made up of talented and successful actors.
1.) genre
2.) cast
Read the example and write down what strategy is being used:
"Look at these poor cats and dogs, they are nervous inside this depressing shelter. A loving home, delicious food, and a sense of joy is all they ask. Adopt a pet today!"
pathos- emotional language
Write down the difference between a music producer and singer.
music producer: doesn't sing, they create the music and the effects for the song
singer: the singer sings and sometimes writes the lyrics
1.) What is Harvard University's mascot?
a.) sailor b.) professor c.) pilgrim d.) senator
2.) What is MIT's mascot?
a.) pilgrim b.) beaver c.) giraffe d.) owl
2.) b.) beaver
What does 'a piece of cake' mean?
'A piece of cake' means something is easy and doable.
"That homework was a piece of cake!"
"The test was a piece of cake, all the questions were easy."
Read the descriptions about each movie and label it with a genre.
a.) Cowboys fight in the middle of a southwestern town.
b.) Many of the characters in the movie sing songs.
c.) The movie is very funny and there are many jokes.
a.) western
b.) musical
c.) comedy
Fill in the blank with the correct word. Ethos, pathos, and logos can only be used once!
1.) ________________ - used to make your argument credible and trustworthy.
2.) ________________ - used to make your argument invoke feelings/emotions.
3.) _________________- used to show facts and statistics.
1.) ethos
2.) pathos
3.) logos
Identify the genres. Use the names of the genres next to
1.) ___________: music from Latin America.
2.) ___________: rapping, dancing, and sophisticated beats.
3.) ___________: music from a specific ethnic group of people.
1.) Latin
2.) hip-hop
3.) ethnic
1.) What is the name of the U.S. National Anthem?
a.) God Bless America b.) Proud to be an American c.) The Star Spangled Banner
2.) What is the capital of the United States?
a.) Washington, D.C. b.) New York City c.) Boston d.) Philadelphia
3.) What is the national bird of the United States?
a.) owl b.) bald eagle c.) dove
1.) c.) The Star Spangled Banner
2.) a.) Washington, D.C.
3.) b.) bald eagle
American slang!!
1.) ASAP
2.) cash
3.) hit the books
1.) ASAP- As soon as possible, means to do something as soon as you can.
2.) cash- money that is not in card form (bills, coins)
3.) hit the books- to study a lot and stay concentrated
Write sentences with the following words:
1.) movie rating
2.) setting
1.) A movie rating is a scale provided by the Motion Picture Association to notify parents the content of the movie.
2.) Setting is where the story takes place.
Use ethos and write at least a two sentence argument claiming ice cream is unhealthy.
The students use ethos in the correct way.
Answer the questions about the American music legends:
1.) Which artist sang the song "My Way"?
a.) Janis Joplin b.) Dolly Parton c.) Frank Sinatra d.) Madonna
2.) Which artist is known as the "King of Pop" and sang "Rock with you"?
a.) Elvis Presley b.) Marvin Gaye c.) Michael Jackson d.) Frank Sinatra
3.) Which band was formed in Boston?
a.) Aerosmith b.) Chicago c.) Ray Charles d.) Diana Ross and the Supremes
4.) Which artist received Kennedy Center honors and sings "Born to Run"
a.) Marvin Gaye b.) Diana Ross c.) Prince d.) Bruce Springsteen
1.) c.) Frank Sinatra
2.) c.) Michael Jackson
3.) a.) Aerosmith
4.) d.) Bruce Springsteen
1.) What is the name of the arena that the Celtics and Bruins play in? (hint-on our class name tag)
2.) What sport do the Celtics play?
3.) What sport do the Bruins play?
4.) What is the name of the train station under the sports arena?
1.) TD Garden
2.) The Celtics play basketball
3.) The Bruins play hockey
4.) North Station
During what two circumstances would the gates to the Massachusetts State House be opened?
1.) when the president comes and visits
2.) when the governor leaves office
Fill in the blanks of this paragraph:
I didn't like the new Star Wars film because the 1.) ______ was too boring. Specifically, I thought the story was developing too quickly and the 2.) __________ or lesson/moral was very predictable! I wanted something more! The special effects were cool but I thought the 3.) __________ was awful. All the songs sounded like they were from the original movie.
1.) plot
2.) theme
3.) soundtrack
Use pathos and write at least a two sentence argument about allowing high school students to use phones at school.
The students use pathos in the correct way and strengthen their argument.
Fill in the blanks of this paragraph:
I like listening to 1.)__________ music because the musicians don't prepare or practice together rather they use their imagination. Specifically, I love hearing 2.) __________ instruments like the trumpet, French horn, and tuba. When they play together it sounds harmonious.
1.) improvised
2.) brass
How many people live in the United States? (guess)
Approximately 347 million people (Worldometer 2025)
342 million (U.S. Government)
Look at the idioms and try to guess what they mean:
- on thin ice
- hang in there
on thin ice: someone is in a dangerous situation and they need to be careful
hang in there: words of encouragement for someone who might fail