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ESL READING Unit 9 Ch. 1 Tales From Hollywood

ESL READING Unit 9 Ch. 1 Tales From Hollywood. Chapter 1: The History of Hollywood: Vocabulary. A particular form or branch of economic or commercial activity. Tourism is an example. Industry. A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. Tourist.

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ESL READING Unit 9 Ch. 1 Tales From Hollywood

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  1. ESL READINGUnit 9 Ch. 1Tales From Hollywood

  2. Chapter 1: The History of Hollywood: Vocabulary A particular form or branch of economic or commercial activity. Tourism is an example. Industry A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure. Tourist Toward or relating to the more expensive or affluent sector of the market Upscale • A room where an artist, photographer, sculptor, etc., works. • A place where performers, esp. dancers, practice and exercise. • Studio Cause to come to a place or participate in a venture by offering something of interest, favorable conditions, or opportunities. Attract

  3. The History of HollywoodReading pp. 82-83 • Hollywood Timeline (p. 82): Put the events in the correct order (1-9).

  4. Hollywood Timeline 1. Native Americans were the first people to live in the area, originally called Cahuenga (Kuwenga). • In the late 1700’s, the Spanish arrived and divided Cahuenga into east and west. The Spanish called the west side Rancho La Brea. • In 1886, a man named H.H. Wilcox bought a part of Rancho La Brea, which his wife renamed ‘Hollywood.’ 4. Later, Wilcox began to develop Rancho La Brea into a community.

  5. Hollywood Timeline • In 1911, the first film studio opened in Hollywood. 6. During the 1920’s and 1930’s the film industry grew, and Hollywood became famous. 7. Soon after, movie director Cecil B. DeMille made the first feature-length film, The Squaw Man. • By the 1950’s, many movie stars were leaving Hollywood. 9. Today, Hollywood is still famous.

  6. How Are the Following Words Alike? Different? Film: A story or event captured on film as part of a series of moving images. Movie: A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images. Film-Movie Actor-Director Actor: A person whose profession is acting on the stage, in movies, or on television. Director: A person who is in charge of an activity, department, or organization.

  7. Group Work 1. Divide into Groups (4 people per group) 2. Read The History of Hollywood on p. 82, one paragraph at a time, and without looking at the book, write down/draw all of the high content words found in the passage. 3. Share results with other members of your group. Can they comprehend the main idea(s) of the story based on what you wrote or drew?

  8. Discussion Who is your favorite movie star? Why?

  9. Unit 9 Assignment • Reading Comprehension Exercise p. 84 • Vocabulary Comprehension Exercises p. 84, Sections A and B. • Vocabulary Skills p. 85 Sections B and C. • Answer the following question: Can you think of another city that is famous in the movie-making world? Why is it famous? How is it similar to, or different from, Hollywood?

  10. ESL READINGUnit 9 Ch. 2Chapter 2: The Oscar Goes To… Willie Fulgear!

  11. *ALL ESL READING COURSE INFORMATION CAN BE ACCESSED AND DOWNLOADED AT: www.yolandamathews.com

  12. Chapter 2 Vocabulary-Close your books! Merit /Hold /Gold-plated /Statuette /Theft/ Dumpster / Employees /Host Being good or worthy of praise. Large box-shaped metal container into which people put garbage and items they no longer want, e.g., furniture. Person in charge of a party or social event. To happen, often used in the passive “is/was held”. People who work for or are employed by someone else. A small statue. The act of stealing something.

  13. Group Work 1. Divide into Groups (4-5 people per group). 2. Read The Oscar Goes To… Willie Fulgear! on p. 86. 3. Close your books! Now, as a GROUP, write down as many facts found in the passage as you can. SPEAK ENGLISH! 4. The group with the most facts wins!

  14. Chapter 2: The Oscar Goes To… Willie Fulgear! Prefix Meanings Pre E a. In, Inside Trans F b. Below, under im A c. Back, again D d. Away; apart, down De B Sup e. Before, prior to Re C f. Across, change

  15. GROUP DISCUSSION • 1. Divide into Groups. • 2. Finish the sentence by listing three things: With $50,000 I would…

  16. Unit 9 Chapter 2 Assignment 1. Reading Comprehension Exercise p. 88 2. Vocabulary Comprehension Exercises p. 88, Sections A and B. 3. Vocabulary Skills p. 89 Sections A and B. 4. Real Life Skill p. 90, The Use of Italics Sections A, B, and C. • Read the passage Superstitious. Me? Be ready to discuss it for next class. It can be accessed at: www.yolandamathews.com

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