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Elf

ESL Lesson Package

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Elf Lesson Plan Note: The following is only an example. Instructors should feel free to add or remove activities as needed. Day One 1. Tell the class they are going to be watching a movie. Introduce the

characters and explain the slang expressions for Part One. 2. Assign the Part One Mix-and-Match vocabulary exercise (page 7-8)

for homework. If you wish, you can ask them to write ten sentences using ten different words from the list of new vocabulary.

Day Two 3. Mark the Mix-and-Match homework in class. If you assigned the

students sentences for homework, collect their sentences to mark later. 4. Have students complete the vocabulary Self-Test for Part One. (page

6) 5. Split the students into two’s or three’s and have them discuss the

Conversation Questions for Part One. (page 7) 6. Watch Part One of the movie. (Start 00:00:00 End 00:31:40) 7. As the students watch the movie, have them complete Who Said It.

Also give the students the Who is it? to complete and reference. (page 8-9 and page 5)

8. Have the students complete the Listening Close section once you

reach that part of the movie. (pages 10-13)

9. After the movie, have students complete the Comprehension Questions in pairs or assign the questions for homework. (page 9)

10. Assign the Mix-and-Match exercise (Pt. 2) for homework. (page 15)

Day Three 11. If you assigned vocabulary sentences to the students, give back their

homework. You may want to have the students work in pairs to correct sample incorrect sentences that you have taken from their homework, this can also be done on the board as a whole class.

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12. Mark the Mix-and-Match vocabulary homework in class. If you assigned the Comprehension Questions for homework, you will need to mark these as well and return them to the students.

13. Have the students complete the vocabulary Self-Test for Part Two.

(page 14) 14. Watch Part Two of the movie. (Start 00:31:40 End 01:03:10) Pause at

the appropriate time in the film to have them complete the Listening Close and Back Talk. (pages 17 & 18)

15. After they watch Part Two of the movie, have students complete the

Comprehension Questions in pairs or assign the questions for homework. (page 19)

16. If there is time, you may want to choose one of the supplementary

activities (Hot Seat, Typhoon, Murder, etc.) to reinforce the vocabulary you have covered so far. (pages 41-44)

17. Assign the Mix-and-Match vocabulary exercise (Pt. 3) for homework.

(page 21) Day Four 18. Mark the Mix-and-Match Homework. If you assigned

Comprehension Questions for homework, mark those in class as well and return to students.

19. Choose a supplementary activity (Hot Seat, Typhoon, Murder, etc.) to

reinforce the vocabulary you have covered. (pages 41-44) 20. Have the students complete the Self-Test for Part Three. (page 20) 21. Watch Part Three of the movie. (Start 01:03:10 End 01:36:07) Pause at

the appropriate time in the film to have them complete the Listening Close and What Happens Next? activities. (pages 23 & 24)

22. Have the students share their responses to What Happens Next?,

they can do this in partners first and then the entire class or in small groups, each group then choosing one to share with the entire class. Collect from the students.

23. Have students complete the Comprehension Questions in pairs or

assign them for homework. (page 24) 24. Complete the Story Scramble in class (pages 33-36) or use it as a

warm-up the next day before mark Comprehension Questions (if you assigned them for homework).

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Day Five

25. Complete the Story Scramble in class if you did not use it yesterday this can be done in teams as a race or as a whole class if the class is small.

26. Mark the Comprehension Questions for Part 3 if you have not done

so already. (page 24) 27. Choose a supplementary activity (Hot Seat, Typhoon, Murder, etc.) to

reinforce all the vocabulary you have covered. (pages 41-44) 28. Assign the two Crossword Puzzles for homework. (pages 25-26)

Day Six 29. Choose a supplementary activity (Hot Seat, Typhoon, Murder, etc.) to

reinforce the vocabulary you have covered. (page 41-44)

30. Mark the Crossword Puzzles in class.

31. Return What Happens Next? homework, and discuss in class.

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Who Is It?

Instructions: Write the name of each character under his or her picture.

Emily Walter Hobbs Papa Elf Deb Buddy

Michael Jovie Santa Claus Miles Finch

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Self Test – Vocabulary Preview - Part One

Are you ready to watch the movie? Complete the quiz to see if you will understand the vocabulary in Part One of the film.

1. “His name is Buddy. He must have snuck into your sack at the orphanage.”

a. A place that houses and takes care of sick cats and dogs b. A place that houses and cares for children who have lost their parents c. A place where elves and trolls live

2. “Well, silly as it sounds, a lot of people down South don't believe in Santa Claus.”

a. a magical old man who brings presents to children the night before Christmas b. an old woman who lives in a shoe c. an old man that saw three ghosts before Christmas

3. “It seems I'm... I'm not an elf.”

a. a short person with pointed ears b. an ugly creature that lives under a bridge c. a fat man with a long white beard

4. “And one day, when Buddy was old enough, I made him my own personal apprentice.”

a. a slave b. a magical person with pointed ears who works for Santa c. someone who works with an experienced worker to learn a trade or skill

5. “Well, there's a rumor floating around that the parents do it.” a. a quickly written note, tied to a balloon b. a story that is told by many people and is probably not true c. a kind of butterfly from South America

6. “I was adopted.”

a. Forced to work for Santa at the North Pole b. Raised by people who weren’t my biological parents c. Learning to take care of orphans

7. “Uh-oh. Sounds like someone needs to sing a Christmas carol.”

a. a rhyming poem, like a limerick b. a song by Mick Jagger or David Bowie c. a joyful Christmas song

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Elf – Part One Characters  

 

Buddy A man who was adopted by elves and raised at the

North Pole Walter Buddy’s father

Michael Buddy’s brother Jovie The girl that Buddy likes

Conversation Questions  

1. What holiday do you like the most? What do you like about it? Describe how you

celebrate this holiday and explain why it’s your favorite. 2. In the movie, Papa Elf adopts Buddy. He raises him as if Buddy were his own son.

Would you like to adopt a child instead of having your own? Why or why not? Do you think adoption is good or bad? Do you know anyone who was adopted?

3. Buddy isn’t very smart but he’s happy, honest, and kind. To be successful in

business, what is more important -- intelligence or kindness? In other parts of your life, is it more important to be smart or kind?

4. Buddy gets angry and calls himself a “cotton-headed ninny muggins.” Do you know

how to swear in English? Do you think it’s good to learn bad words in English? Should teachers explain bad words? Why or why not?

   

Slang Expressions   Your teacher will explain what these expressions mean:    “a pushover” “a long face” “golden opportunity” “pick up the slack”

“find their way” “give me a hand” “clear his name” “lose sight of”

 Mix-and-Match   Match the following words to their definitions.  

1. elf (n)__ 2. carol (n)__ 3. accepted (adj)__ 4. aspire (v)__ 5. nimble (adj)__ 6. gnome (n)__

a. a device that you can speak into and be heard by someone in a different room or area

b. small human-like creature with a long beard and pointy red hat

c. to legally care for a child as if they were your own child

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7. troll (n)__ 8. orphanage (n)__ 9. apprentice (n)__ 10. cheer (v)__ 11. Santa Claus (n)__ 12. successful (adj)__ 13. affinity (n)__ 14. rumor (n)__ 15. ridiculous (adj)__ 16. intercom (n)__ 17. naughty (adj)__ 18. adopt (v)__ 19. reindeer (n)__ 20. sleigh (n)__ 21. baritone (n)__ 22. drawback (n)__ 23. profession (n)__ 24. preparation (n)__ 25. talent (n)__

d. an adult male singing voice that is second to the lowest in pitch

e. the process of making ready or of becoming ready for something

f. a small human-like creature with pointy ears and magical powers

g. to cause someone to feel happy or hopeful h. a natural liking for and understanding of

someone or something i. someone who learns a trade or skill by working

with an experienced person j. to finish something in the way that you wanted

or hoped for k. a story that is told by many people but is

probably not true l. a magical old man with a beard and a red suit

who brings presents to children the night before Christmas

m. a creature from stories that is ugly and lives in a cave

n. a place that cares for children who have lost both parents

o. an open vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer, used to move over snow and ice

p. a joyful Christmas song q. thought of as good or normal r. to want to do well at something s. quick and light movements t. extremely silly or not logical u. badly behaved v. a large deer that lives in cold areas of the world w. a small problem with something x. any type of work that needs special training or skills y. a natural skill

Who says it?   Write the name of the character beside each quote:   “Uh, there are only three jobs available to an elf.” “Our... our nimble fingers, natural cheer and active minds are perfect for toy-building.” “We've had another very successful year.” “So, after all that hard work, it's time to start preparations for next Christmas!”

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“And one day, when buddy was old enough, I made him my own personal apprentice.” “Well, silly as it sounds, a lot of people down south don't believe in Santa Claus.” “As much as, Buddy was accepted by his family and friends, there were a few drawbacks to being, uh, a human in, uh an elf's world.” “Your father, well... he's on the naughty list.” “Mr. Hobbs? It's me on the intercom.” “I was adopted” “It's just nice to meet another human who shares my affinity for elf culture.” “Uh-oh. Sounds like someone needs to sing a Christmas carol.”  Comprehension Questions     1. How did Buddy get to the North Pole?

2. How did Buddy get his name?

3. How does Buddy find out that he was adopted? 4. What does Santa’s sleigh need to fly? Why is the extra help needed?

5. Buddy’s real father is Walter Hobbs. What list is his name on? What city does he

live in? Where is his office? What kind of work does he do? 6. When Walter first meets Buddy, who does he think Buddy is? Why does he think

Buddy is at his office?