Alternative Math

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zh3Yz3PiXZw

Before watching

1. Match the words with their definitions.

Active vocabulary

1. Answer the questions with active vocabulary.

1. What do you think the film ‘Alternative Math’ is about?
2. For what reasons can a person be suspended from work?
3. What processes begin and blow over without any people’s actions?
4. Why do people sue? Could you give some examples?
5. What biased views have you faced in your life?
6. Could you give an example when you fulfilled your obligation?
7. In what case is it reasonable to recant your views or words?
8. In what fields do you think integrity is crucial?

While watching

1. Watch the film and fill in the gaps with active vocabulary.

1)Principal: Parents don’t want you ramming your _____________ views down their kids’ throats.

2)Teacher: You know, I honestly think this will all ________________ if we just wait a week or so.

3)Superintendent: I’m afraid we can’t do that.

Teacher: Why not?

Superintendent: They are _____________.

4)Teacher: I just told a student that two plus two equals four.

Superintendent: We need for you to _____________ that.

5)Teacher: You’re firing me?

Principal:_________________. While you reconsider your extremist views.

6)Principal: … If only you’d been willing to be more open-minded.

Teacher:About math? What about academic ________________?

7)Principal:…And yet you persisted. But we will of course ______________ our financial obligations.

After watching

1. Answer the questions using active vocabulary.

1. What views did the principal call biased?
2. Why didn’t the teacher recant her views?
3. Why did the parents sue in the film?
4. Did the riot blow over without any consequences?
5. What did the school board decide to do?
6. What did the teacher protect in the situation?
7. How much did the principal have to pay to fulfill their financial obligation?

Additional questions:

What caused the problem in this short film?

Why did the parents blame the teacher? Was it reasonable?

How did the principle describe the teacher's views?

What did the principle advise the teacher?

If you were a teacher, would you apologize in this situation? Why?

What did the school problem lead to?

What can you say about the media?

What did the school decide to do about the teacher eventually?

What is your attitude to the decision?

What is the funniest moment of the film?

If the film hadn’t finished what would the principal have done?

How can you describe the teacher’s feelings during the film?

Are alternative answers acceptable in math?Where are they acceptable?

Can a nonsense case like this happen in real life in our society?In what area of life is it possible?

Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzKtI9OfEpk

Before watching

1. Match the words with their definitions.

Active vocabulary

1. Answer the questions with active vocabulary.

1. Where / When do you usually go for astroll?
2. What should we do to avoid spreading germs?
3. What can tide you over if you are hungry, but the next meal won’t be soon?
4. What do you usually do if you understand that you don’t fit inwith a group of people?
5. If a person lost their job, what steps should they take so that everything falls into place?
6. When are you usually back on your feet after the flu?
7. What do you prefer to do with spare change?
8. In what way is it easier for you to express yourself?

While watching

1. Watch the film and fill in the gaps with active vocabulary.

1. –You should __________________ well here.

– Thanks, means a lot.

1. Spare any __________________?
2. Just need something to ________________ till I _______________________.
3. Make today the first day everything ________________________ for you.
4. We don’t want you catching ________________.
5. But he just finds it difficult to _________________himself.
6. Tomorrow morning, we could go for a nice ___________________ in the garden.

After watching

1. Answer the questions using active vocabulary.

1. Why didn’t Alistair fit in with the company?
2. Why do you think Alistair had to ask people for spare change?
3. What did Mr Aziz do to tide Alistair over?
4. What did Alistair say about his near future?
5. What did Mr Aziz wish Alistair after giving him money?
6. What didn’t Alistair’s mum want him to do?
7. What was difficult for Samir to do when Alistair met him for the fifth time?
8. What did Alistair suggest Samir do the next day?

Additional questions:

How would you describe Alistairin the episode when he needed to withdraw some cash?

Do you think AlistairrecognizedMr Aziz at the job interview? Why did he pretend that he didn’t know MrAzis?

Was it fair that Mr Aziz didn’t hire Alistair? Why?

What do you think had happened to Alistair before he met Mr Aziz for the fourth time?

What can you say aboutMr Aziz when he met Alistair for the fourth time? Did he recognize Alistair?

What do you think the film director wanted to convey with the film?