This lesson is based on British animation and some tasks require visual aids so it does require a little more preparation on your part than the other Essential UK lessons.

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The British animation industry has seen something of a boom in recent years with the success of creations such as Bob the Builder, Nick Park’s Wallace and Gromit, the film Valiant or the new hi-tech film version of the 1970’s classic The Magic Roundabout.

Task 1 looks at pictures of cartoon characters and Task 2 gets students talking to each other about animation. Task 3 involves watching a clip of some British animation for students to comment on and Task 4 is a reading task about the making of Valiant. Task5 and Task 6 are optional creative tasks where students have the chance to create a cartoon character and a comic strip.


Topic: British Animation

Learning outcomes:
• Practise speaking skills
• Review question formation
• Practise reading skills
• Describe a cartoon character and design a comic strip

Age group and level: Aged 13-17 and adult (B1+)


Time: 85-125 minutes. This can be done over more than one lesson.


Materials:

  • Lesson plan
  • Student worksheets 1 and 2
  • Presentation (This can be used to replace some of the worksheet activities)

 

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