H5s preparation speaking exam books

• New lesson editor
• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 5

Basic rules

• We do our work when we should

• We are silent during explanations and raise our hands for questions

• Our phone is in our "zakkie" on the corner of our table

• We don't eat, drink, or chew gum in class

make sure you sit next to someone

learning goals

I can talk to classmates (in English) about my books

Instructions: 

- Talk with your classmate about the question on the screen

- Make sure to use the entirety of the time provided!

- At the end of every question, the moving people will move on to the next table.

But first, some useful vocab

Vocabulary about books

- this book is about (NEVER is going about)

- main character/supporting characters

- round vs flat characters

- protagonist/antagonist

- theme 

- plot/plot twist

- point of view 

- setting

Freytag's Pyramid

Instructions: 

- Talk with your classmate about the question on the screen

- Make sure to use the entirety of the time provided!

- At the end of every question, the moving people will move on to the next table.

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+30 s

Which of your books did you like least? Explain why.

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+30 s

Which main character do you think you could be friends with? 

Explain why.

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+30 s

If you could change the plot of one of your books, what would you change and why?

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Describe the setting of your oldest (publication date) book

2

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Which book do you think needs a sequel?

Explain what more you would like to read about the characters

2

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30

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Did you read a book with an interesting p.o.v.? 

Explain why (not)

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Explain the theme of one of your books.

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Describe the plot (Freytag's pyramid) of your favourite book

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Describe the supporting character you liked most