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
Look at this poor dog! It's shivering in the cold! Dirty fleas and disgusting ticks are flying around its head and the dog's life is full of anxiety and neglect.
pathos
What is the name of a leader of a school?
a.) president
b.) principal
c.) officer
b.) principal
What is the name of the river that flows between Boston and Cambridge?
a.) Harvard River
b.) Revere River
c.) Charles River
d.) Wally River
c.) Charles River
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
According to a 2013 study, 30% of the population of the city was unhappy with the city council's initiative.
logos
In the United States, in a typical K-12 school model, when students enter elementary school they are in what grade?
a.) first grade
b.) kindergarten
b.) kindergarten
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 '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
Doctors from the American Medical Association suggest exercising for at least thirty minuter per day.
Ethos
Write three examples of good and bad behavior in school.
groups provided sufficient examples for both types of behavior
Answer both questions
1.) The mascot of Harvard is a _______________.
2.) The mascot of MIT is a ___________________.
1.) a pilgrim- Harvard
2.) a beaver- MIT
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.
Try persuading someone that they should not use plastic water bottles. Use pathos to strengthen your argument.
The group uses pathos to strengthen their argument.
(Speaking)
1.) What is your favorite school subject?
2.) Does your school offer any clubs or extracurricular activities?
All students have answered both questions.
1.) What is the national bird of the United States?
2.) What is the name of the U.S. national anthem?
3.) What date is the country's independence day?
4.) What is the capital of the United States?
5.) Bonus (100 points)- Between what two states is the United States capital?
1.) bald eagle
2.) The Star Spangled Banner
3.) July 4th
4.) Washington, D.C.
5.) Maryland and Virginia
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 moving too quickly and the 2.) __________ or lesson 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
Try persuading people into trying frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. Use ethos to express why this is a healthier decision.
Groups use ethos to persuade people into choosing frozen yogurt over ice cream.
1.) From what month to what month do U.S. children go to school?
2.) In a general American school, what time does the school day start and end?
1.) August/September to May/June.
2.) American schools start between 7:30-8:30 am and end between 2:00 pm-3:30 pm.
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