A Walk to Remember: Past Modals for Regrets - Should (Not) Have ...

This is a teens classic. In a survey I conducted with my advanced level teenagers, this movie was their favorite one, according to the major...

Frankenweenie: Relative Clauses

This is a beautiful, touching movie. The sad scenes are really moving, but the message is uplifting. By the way, the movie is black and whit...

ParaNorman: Greetings

I love this animated movie. I must say, though, that it is pretty scary. I used this scene for true beginners. By the way, this movie is a m...

The Amazing Spider-Man: Wish

The Spider-Man is one of my favorite cartoon characters. The movies are great and this scene, which is about getting even, is excellent for ...

Wreck-It Ralph: Dialog Writing

This animated movie is innovative and highly creative. It is great to see  animation based on video games characters we all know - most stud...

The Tale of Desperaux: Simple Present

I love this animated movie. The story is touching and funny. I had to use something from the film, so I used this scene for the simple prese...

Footloose: Modal Verbs for Obligation, Prohibition, and Permission

This new version of the 80's Footloose does not have the impact or charm of the original version, but the opening scene is shocking and ...