Crime & Punishment: Inside the World's Toughest Prisons

You've seen two episodes of the series Inside the World's Toughest Prisons. Now you have to compare these two.

Which prison did you think was better? How was it better? How do you think the detainees should be treated?

I want you to write down your thoughts and share the document with me.

        

Discuss in pairs/groups first and then we`ll discuss together:

What do you think are the reasons why people commit crimes? 

Do you think that people who watch a lot of violent films commit more crimes of violence? Why/Why not? 

Do you think there are ways in which some crimes can be prevented? If so, what types of crimes and how? 

Matilda: Chapters 4 & 5

Work with words from theese chapters:

https://quizlet.com/458290068/matilda-chapter-4-the-ghost-flash-cards/?new and here https://quizlet.com/262596750/matilda-chapters-5-and-6-flash-cards/

• Read chapters 4 and 5. 
• Answer the questions for these chapters in your workbook. 
• If you have time, answer the extra questions.

Matilda: chapter 2 & 3

 

• Work with words from chapter 2:  Matilda Vocab Chapter 2 Flashcards | Quizlet

• We will listen to chapter 2 together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uc3Xw7bTR9M 

• Work with questions in your workbook. 

• Read chapter 3 on your own.
• Answer questions for that chapter as well. 

Inventions: Mobile phones

 

Today, you are going to read about one invention in particular that has become very popular. You can read about it here: http://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/uk-now/read-uk/mobile-phones 

Read the text carefully and work with "Check your understanding" - exercises. 

Crime & punishment: Part 1

Warm-up: Work with words Warm-up: Work with words https://quizlet.com/272653963/shaka-senghor-why-your-worst-deeds-dont-define-you-flash-cards/ 

Watch: Shaka's Ted Talk.

Think:
Write down your answers to these questions in your notebook.

• Are there problems with crime where you live? Does your hometown feel like a safe place? 
• Have you ever been the victim of a crime or do you know someone who has been the victim of a crime? If so, what happened? 
• What do you think are the reasons why people commit crimes? What were the reasons why Shaka Senghor committed his crime? 
• How do you think that prisoners should spend their time in prison? What activities do you think may help them come back to a non-criminal life after having served their sentences? 

Pair:
Discuss the questions with your deskmate.

Share:
Share your ideas with the class.Watch: Shaka's Ted Talk.

Matilda: Chpater 1

 

Work with these words here on Quizlet:

https://quizlet.com/384895357/matilda-flash-cards/?new

When you know the words... Pick five of them to write into sentences in a document.

Discuss these questions with your deskmate:

• How old were you when you learned to read?
• What was the first book that you read?
• Do you remember your first day at school? What happened and how did you feel?
• Do you  think reading books is important? Why or why not?

Do you agree or disagree with the statements below? Why? Explain and give examples!

• I prefer reading books to watching TV.
• Parents should set a limit to how much TV children watch.

Inventions: Smart phones and social media

 Today we are going to watch clips and talk about two inventions in particular, which are smartphones and social media.

• Are we living in a world forever transformed by smartphones? 

Some questions to discuss after you have seen this clip: 

• How do you start your day? 
• How do you communicate with friends and family? In what way do think this is this different from the means of communication 15 years ago?
• How many percent of their day do you think people spend on their on cellphones? Do you think it is like this in all over the world? 
• What are some positive outcomes of smartphones?

Inventions: Leonardo Da Vinci

One of the smartest people in history was Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian who was  born in 1452. He was an inventor, a scientist, an engineer, a sculptor, an illustrator and an artist. And, as if this was not enough, he was very good at singing and played a lot of musical instruments! It is said that he loved animals so much, he used to buy caged animals just to set them free.

You can listen to a short text about da Vincis life and inventions here: https://www.ovningsmastaren.se/ovningsmastaren/index.php/exercise/ljudmastaren/3810

Work with words here first: http://ovningsmastaren.se/ovningsmastaren/index.php/exercise/glosmastaren/3786

Work with this exercise: http://ovningsmastaren.se/ovningsmastaren/index.php/exercise/skrivtext/5250

8 Mile

 Write in a Word document and answer the following questions:

• Did you like the movie?
• Why/Why not?
• Describe your favourite part of the movie.
• Would you recommend this movie to anyone?
• What do you think about the music in the movie?

You will also analyze the lyrics to the song Lose Yourself

• What is the meaning behind the song Lose Yourself?
• Is “Lose Yourself” a song for all ages? Can anyone relate to the song?
• Where did Eminem write the song Lose Yourself?

Share your text with me, Lavdije.

The Blind Side: Part 3

Now that you have watched The Blind Side, I want you to write about the movie.

Write in a Word document and answer the following questions:

• Did you like the movie?
• Why/Why not?
• Describe your favourite part of the movie.
• What do you think about the Touhy family?
• Would you recommend this movie?

Share your text with me, Lavdije.

Work with words from the movie here: https://quizlet.com/290193229/the-blind-side-part-3-flash-cards/?new

and here: https://quizlet.com/290193689/the-blind-side-4-flash-cards/?new