http://www.digitalplay.info/blog/2010/05/11/alan-wake-a-video-worksheet/
At the beginning of this review there is a warning about the video having a violence content so it is recommended you watch to assess whether this activity is appropriate for your learners. There is a lot of shooting, scary voices and a dark foreboding atmosphere throughout.
Level: Upper intermediate /advanced
Location: Connected classroom
Skills Work: Listening
Video: Alan Wake Video Review
Preparation
Download the Alan Wake Worksheet and make sure the video plays in your classroom.
Pre-watch
Your learners look at the worksheet and discuss the ‘Before you watch’ video.
- an alternative/ extra activity is to get them to predict ten words that they think will be mentioned in the video.
Learners then work their way through the ‘Can you predict . . ‘ questions writing notes on what they think the answers might be’
Watch activity
Tell your learners that as they watch they should correct their answers and make notes.
Post watch activity
Learners compare their answers and expand on their notes where possible before feedback in open class.
Extra Activity
- Learners find a trailer to a video game and write their own review using their notes to help them.
- Discuss with learners what makes a game too violent or have a game rating.