Comedy Project: Lesson 4 - Old vs New

COMEDY PROJECT
Parodies:
  • Task 2
Old vs New 
  • Task 1: Warming up
  • Task 2: The Test of Time
  • Task 3: Modern Family
You will need 2 Devices:
OR
Laptop in split screen
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This lesson contains 29 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 7 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 60 min

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COMEDY PROJECT
Parodies:
  • Task 2
Old vs New 
  • Task 1: Warming up
  • Task 2: The Test of Time
  • Task 3: Modern Family
You will need 2 Devices:
OR
Laptop in split screen

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Parodies - Task 2

Slide 2 - Slide

Slide 3 - Video

What is the definition of a parody?

Slide 4 - Open question

How does family guy make a parody of the Film Taken?

Slide 5 - Open question

Slide 6 - Link

Old vs New: Task 1
Warming Up
You are now going to watch the two video clips and have a discussion afterwards.

Slide 7 - Slide

Slide 8 - Video

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Slide 9 - Video

Old vs New: Task 2
THE TEST OF TIME 
You are now going to watch a video clip from Friends.

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Now you have watched the clips, answer the questions below in your workbooks:

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Is there anything in either clips which you may find offensive?
Which stereotypes do we see?
Do you think these scenes should still be shown today?
Do you believe that these scenes are ok to watch since they were filmed in a different context?
What is the biggest difference with comedy shows you watch now?

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Slide 12 - Video

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Slide 13 - Video

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What problems do millennials have according to this video?

Slide 14 - Open question

02:30
What is the influence of political correctness according to this video?

Slide 15 - Open question

02:44
Why did Jerry Seinfeld stop performing?

Slide 16 - Open question

03:08
What does Tim Young say about the difference between generations?

Slide 17 - Open question

Old vs New - Task 3

Slide 18 - Slide

Slide 19 - Video

DISCUSSION
MODERN FAMILY
Article 2

1. Compare the two articles. Make three comparisons between the two articles. (Think of tone / opinion / structure / message)

2. Explain in your own words which five ways Modern Family used to change our view on family life. 

3. Explain what went wrong with Modern Family according to Letícia Magalhāes



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3. The shows uses stereotypes and misinterpreted feminism and therefore don’t show modern and equal roles.  
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2. By trying to show modern day views on homosexuality, unconventional relationships, raising children, modern roles for women and adoption.  

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Presentation Skills 
What makes a good presentation?

Slide 21 - Slide

Slide 22 - Link

Slide 23 - Video

Slide 24 - Slide

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FOR NEXT WEEK:
Finish all tasks from lesson 1-3
Make a presentation structure plan
Also: Know how to make comparisons

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