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Water for Elephants: Possessives ('s), Vocabulary Practice - Circus & Colors

This is one of the best romantic films that I saw last year. I used this scene to talk about circus and possessives ('s) I. Check the ar...

Burlesque: Simple Past x Present Perfect

I love Cher and this movie. Tho movie has great dancing and musicals. It is worth seeing, for sure. The opening scene is wonderful to contra...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Modal Verbs for Advice - Should

This used to be one of my favorite childhood movies and the remake is absolutely fabulous. I used this scene to have students practice modal...

My Big Fat Greek Wedding: Order of Adjectives

This is one of the best romantic comedies of all times. The cultural conflict, good humor, and clever plot make it stand out the others. It ...

Silent Hill: Modals for Possibility - MIGHT COULD MUST

The first scene of the movie is intriguing. You have a lot to speculate about. Ask your students to use their imagination doing the exercise...

Prometheus: Asking Questions

I am a great fan of Ridley Scott's movies. This one is no exception. The story is wonderful, and it makes us think about the importance ...

The Ant Bully: Passive x Active Voice - Mixed Verb Tenses

I. Read the sentences below and write them in the passive voice. 1. We have brought you before this council to face judgment. .................

Couples Retreat: Have Got (Noun) x Have Got To (Verb)

his movie has very good moments, but it could have been better. I used this scene to contrast the use of GET (followed by nouns or verbs). T...

Hairspray: Used to

This musical is not shallow at all. There are many messages on racism, social discrimination, looks dictatorship, and segregation. Moreover,...

X-Men First Class: Modal Verb for Ability - CAN

I love all the X-Men sequels and prequels. This one is one of my favorites. You can't miss it. I. Watch the movie segment and match the ...

Cars: Modal Verbs for Prohibition - CAN'T - TO BE NOT ALLOWED TO

Take a look at the rules for the race that will take place in the movie segment. Try to match the rule and its meaning. 1. No pushing 2. No...

It's Complicated: While x During

This is a great romantic comedy with excellent actors. This is comedy about a cou ple who have been separated for 10 years, found new lovers...