A new movie called The Odyssey is very popular. Directed by Christopher Nolan, it is making a lot of money. The movie is about a famous Greek myth. Many people are watching it in theaters.
Some people who watched the movie want to read the book. They are buying more copies of The Odyssey. Bookstores say that they are selling a lot more books. Some people prefer listening to the story on audio.
The translation of the book by Emily Wilson is liked by many. It is selling fast in stores. People are excited to know more about the story. The movie has made them curious.
7. TranslationChanging words from one language to another
8. InspireTo motivate
9. AudioSound recording
10. SuccessfulMeeting with favor
11. BookshelfShelf for books
12. PreferTo like one thing more than another
Group or Classroom Activities
Warm-up Activities:
1. Ask students if they have heard of The Odyssey. 2. Discuss what a myth is and give some examples. 3. Talk about what a director does in a movie. 4. Explore the idea of a book being turned into a movie. 5. Have students share about a movie they've seen recently.
π€ Comprehension Questions:
1. Who directed The Odyssey movie?
Christopher Nolan directed The Odyssey movie.
2. What is the movie The Odyssey about?
The Odyssey movie is about a Greek myth.
3. What do people want to do after seeing the movie?
People want to read the book after seeing the movie.
4. How have bookstore sales changed because of the movie?
Bookstore sales have increased because of the movie.
5. Who translated the popular version of the book The Odyssey?
Emily Wilson translated the popular version of the book.
6. How are some people choosing to experience the story of The Odyssey?
Some people are choosing to listen to the story on audio.
7. What effect does the movie have on people?
The movie inspires people to learn more about the story.
π§βοΈ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:
A new called The Odyssey is very popular. Directed by Nolan, it is making a lot of . The movie is about a famous myth. Many people are it in theaters. Some people who the movie want to read the book. They are buying more copies of The . Bookstores say that they are a lot more books. Some people prefer to the story on audio. The translation of the book by Emily Wilson is liked by many. It is selling fast in stores. are excited to more about the story. The movie has them curious.
π¬ Discussion Questions:
1. What do you think makes a movie popular? 2. Have you ever read a book because of a movie you saw? 3. Do you prefer movies or books? Why? 4. Why do you think people like myths? 5. How do you feel about books that are translated? 6. What is your favorite movie and why? 7. Do you listen to audiobooks? If so, which ones? 8. What is the last book you read? 9. How does watching a movie in the cinema differ from at home? 10. What makes a good movie director? 11. Have you ever been inspired by a movie to learn more about something? 12. What kind of stories do you enjoy most?
Individual Activities
ππ Vocabulary Meanings:
Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.
Words
1. Myth
2. Original
3. Direction
4. Cinema
5. Viewer
6. Purchase
7. Translation
8. Inspire
9. Audio
10. Successful
11. Bookshelf
12. Prefer
Meanings
(A) To like one thing more than another
(B) To buy
(C) Sound recording
(D) A traditional story
(E) Someone who watches
(F) To motivate
(G) A movie theater
(H) First or earliest
(I) Meeting with favor
(J) Shelf for books
(K) Guidance or management
(L) Changing words from one language to another
π‘ Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Who directed The Odyssey movie?
(a) Christopher Nolan
(b) Emily Wilson
(c) Steven Spielberg
(d) J.K. Rowling
2. What is The Odyssey based on?
(a) A true story
(b) A novel by J.K. Rowling
(c) A Greek myth
(d) A science textbook
3. What are people doing after watching the movie?
(a) Reading the book
(b) Designing clothes
(c) Traveling to Greece
(d) Painting
4. How are people listening to the story?
(a) Watching TV
(b) On audio
(c) On the radio
(d) Using a telescope
5. What did bookstores notice after the movie?
(a) Shelves are empty
(b) No change in sales
(c) Fewer people are buying
(d) Sales have gone up
6. Who translated the popular version of the book?
(a) Christopher Nolan
(b) Homer Simpson
(c) Emily Wilson
(d) William Shakespeare
7. What feeling does the movie create in people?
(a) Anger
(b) Curiosity
(c) Boredom
(d) Sadness
8. What are the copies of The Odyssey doing in stores?
(a) Gathering dust
(b) Getting lost
(c) Staying on the shelf
(d) Selling quickly
π΅οΈ True or False Questions:
1. Bookstores say book sales have increased.
2. The movie is making a lot of money.
3. The Odyssey movie is directed by Christopher Nolan.
4. People want to ignore the book after seeing the movie.
5. Emily Wilson translated a popular version of the book.
6. The Odyssey is about a Roman myth.
7. The movie discourages people from learning more.
8. Few people are ignoring the movie in theaters.
Writing Questions:
1. Write about a movie that inspired you.
2. Describe a myth you know and why you like it.
3. Explain why you might prefer movies over books.
4. Write about what makes a good book translation.
5. Tell about a time a movie made you want to read the book.
