Types of films Examples Romantic film Roman Holiday, Titanic Martial arts film or action film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Hero Comedy Modern Times, Home Alone Thriller The Silence of the Lambs, The Matrix Adventure film Red River, Finding Nemo, Lord of the Rings T: Who can explain the reasons for matching them?
Sa: I like thriller because it tells of a very exciting story, especially of crime and violence.
Sb: I like comedy very much in which the story and characters are amusing and it usually ends happily.
Sc: I'm interested in martial arts film, which usually tells us an exciting old story. Masters of martial arts fight with swords. They walk on the roofs neatly and can leap through the air every now and then.
Sd: OK. I enjoy the adventure film. It often tells of a journey or experience that is exciting and dangerous.
Step III Speaking
Show some film posters and pictures on the screen. Ask the Ss to talk about them, using the questions and the opinions in these activities or their own words. Pair them to ask and answer. Walk around and join in their discussion.
T: Look at the picture and talk it about it in pairs.
A Sample dialogue:
Sa: What's your favourite film?
Sb: Hero.
Sa: What type of films is it?