Love Story
Introduction: In today's class we are talking about love, famous romance stories, and ways to describe events in the past. Complete the tasks below with your partners.
Task 1: Reaction to Quotes
Read the following quotes about love. What do they mean to you? Do you agree or disagree with any of them? Why?
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Task 2: Group Discussion
Discuss the following questions with your group members. When you finish, move on to Task 3.
- Who do we fall in love with? Someone like ourselves, or someone different? Do opposites attract?
- What couples do you know who are a good match? Why do they go well together?
- Romance is one of the most popular genres of fiction in novels, tv shows, movies, etc. Why do you think these kinds of stories are so popular?
- Even in movies from other genres, there is almost always some part of the plot that is related to love, romance, and heartbreak. Think of the audiobook you listened to. Was there an element of romance in it? What about the movies and TV series you have watched recently?
Task 3: Listening Comprehension
You will listen to three people talking about the first time they fell in love. Click on your group link to open your worksheet. Then click play on the video to listen to the audio.
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Task 4: Past Perfect Review
Work with your partners to complete the brief grammar exercise.
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Task 5: Reading and Speaking
Now you will read on of the most famous love stories of all time. Click the link and open the document. Read the story and discuss the questions at the end.
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Task 6: Alternative Text
Now you will read an alternative version of this story. As you read, compare the stories to find similarities and differences.
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