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  Free Handout + MP3 + 8 Online Quizzes on Star Wars - A New Hope

  GAMES:

  • Fill-in-the-blank
  • Matching
  • Hangman
  • Flash cards
  • Sentence jumble
  • Missing words
  • No letters
  • Crossword puzzle

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was originally released in 1977 as just Star Wars. It is an epic science fiction film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: two subsequent films complete the original trilogy, while a prequel trilogy completes the six-film saga. It is the fourth film in terms of the series' storyline history. It was groundbreaking when it was released for its use of special effects and science fiction/fantasy storytelling. It is one of the most successful and influential films of all time. The American Film Institute's list of best scores lists the Star Wars soundtrack at number one. When adjusted for inflation, it is the second-highest grossing film ever.

The movie is set "a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away". It follows a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance who set out to destroy the powerful Death Star space station. This is a devastating weapon created by the evil Galactic Empire. The hero is a farm boy called Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill). He comes across robot droids carrying the stolen plans to the Death Star. After the Empire begins a destructive search for the droids, Skywalker decides to accompany Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi on a daring mission to rescue the owner of the droids, rebel leader Princess Leia, and save the galaxy. On the way, we are entertained by a whole variety of weird and wonderful space creatures.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_wars_a_new_hope

  TRAILER AND POSTER

STAR WARS - A NEW HOPE POSTER

1. SIX WORDS: Look at the poster and write down six words (more if you like) that you think of as you look at it. Share the words with your partner(s). Why did you choose them?

2. STORY: Talk about what you think the story of the movie is – the start, beginning, end, etc. Change partners and share stories.

3. CREDITS: Look at the credits on the poster (the actors, director, producer…) and talk about them with your partner(s).

4. MUST-SEE: Talk with your partner(s) about whether the poster and movie title are good and make you want to see the movie.

5. STARRING YOU: Imagine you are one of the stars of the movie. Talk about your role with your movie star partner(s).

STAR WARS - A NEW HOPE TRAILER

1. RETELL: Watch the trailer and retell what you saw to your partner(s).

2. CHUNKS: Watch 10-to-15 second chunks of the trailer and retell what you saw to your partner(s).

3. QUIZ: Watch the trailer and write down some quiz questions for your partner(s). Watch a second time to find the answers to the questions.

4. VOCABULARY: Make a note of words in the trailer that you see or hear. Talk about them with your partner(s).

5. GOOD / BAD: Watch the trailer and write down why you think the film might be good or bad. Share your ideas with your partner(s).

  MATCHING

SYNONYM MATCH

1.	epic	a.	changed
2	saga	b.	go with
3.	groundbreaking	c.	sinister
4.	influential	d.	adventure
5.	adjusted	e.	destructive
6.	devastating	f.	blockbuster
7.	evil	g.	brave
8.	accompany	h.	innovative
9.	daring	i.	strange
10.	weird	j.	important

PHRASE MATCH

1.	A New Hope was originally	a.	in the Star Wars saga
2	It is the first of six films released	b.	for the droids
3.	It is the fourth film in terms of the	c.	grossing film ever
4.	It is one of the most successful and	d.	mission
5.	it is the second-highest	e.	series' storyline history
6.	set a long time ago in	f.	wonderful space creatures
7.	a devastating	g.	a galaxy far, far away
8.	a destructive search	h.	released in 1977
9.	a daring	i.	influential films of all time
10.	a whole variety of weird and	j.	weapon

  LISTENING / READING GAP FILL

Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope was originally released in 1977 as just Star Wars. It is (1) _____________________ film, written and directed by George Lucas. It is the first of six films released in the Star Wars saga: (2) _____________________ complete the original trilogy, (3) _____________________ completes the six-film saga. It is the fourth film in terms of the series' storyline history. It was groundbreaking when it was released (4) _____________________ effects and science fiction/fantasy storytelling. It is one of the most successful and   (7) _____________________ time. The American Film Institute's list of best scores lists the Star Wars soundtrack at number one. When adjusted for inflation, it is the (6) ____________________ film ever.

The movie is set "a long time ago in (7) ___________________". It follows a group of freedom fighters known as the Rebel Alliance who (8) _____________________ the powerful Death Star space station. This is a (9) _____________________ created by the evil Galactic Empire. The hero is a farm boy called Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill). He comes across robot droids carrying (10) _____________________ the Death Star. After the Empire begins a destructive search for the droids, Skywalker decides to accompany Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi on a (11) _____________________ the owner of the droids, rebel leader Princess Leia, and save the galaxy. On the way, we are entertained by a (12) _____________________ and wonderful space creatures.

  CORRECT THE SPELLING

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  PUNCTUATE & PUT CAPITALS IN THE TEXT

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  INSERT THE VOWELS

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  MARK THE SPACES

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  DISCUSSION (Write your own questions)

STUDENT A's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student B)
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STUDENT B's QUESTIONS (Do not show these to student A)
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  STAR WARS - A NEW HOPE SURVEY

Write five GOOD questions about Star Wars - A New Hope in the table. Do this in pairs. Each student must write the questions on his / her own paper.

When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.

	Student 1 __________	Student 2 __________	Student 3 __________
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• Now return to your original partner and share and talk about what you found out. Change partners often.
• Make mini-presentations to other groups on your findings.

  WRITING

Write your own movie review. Show your partner your letter. Correct each other's work.

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  HOMEWORK

1. VOCABULARY EXTENSION: Choose several of the words from the text. Use a dictionary or Google's search field (or another search engine) to build up more associations / collocations of each word.

2. INTERNET INFO: Search the Internet and find more information about "Star Wars - A New Hope". Talk about what you discover with your partner(s) in the next lesson.

3. MAGAZINE ARTICLE: Write a magazine article about "Star Wars - A New Hope". What are (did) critics and moviegoers saying (say) about it? How good were the actors' performances? What was good and bad about the movie? Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback on your articles.

4. "STAR WARS - A NEW HOPE" POSTER: Make a poster about "Star Wars - A New Hope". Make sure you put tag lines, audience and critics' reviews, why people should see it, etc.  Show it to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback on your posters.

5. MY PREQUEL / SEQUEL: Make your own prequel or sequel for  "Star Wars - A New Hope". Make sure there is a good mix of things to do. Find some good online activities. Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback.

6. CHARACTER STORY: Choose one of the characters from the movie. Imagine you are that character. Write your story about what you did in the movie. Read what you wrote to your classmates in the next lesson. Give each other feedback.

7. ONLINE SHARING: Use your blog, wiki, Facebook page, Twitter stream, or any other social media tool to get opinions on "Star Wars - A New Hope". Share your findings with the class.

  ANSWERS

SYNONYM MATCH

1.	epic	a.	blockbuster
2	saga	b.	adventure
3.	groundbreaking	c.	innovative
4.	influential	d.	important
5.	adjusted	e.	changed
6.	devastating	f.	destructive
7.	evil	g.	sinister
8.	accompany	h.	go with
9.	daring	i.	brave
10.	weird	j.	strange

OTHER ACTIVITIES

Please check for yourself by looking at the movie review article at the top of the page.
(It's good for your English ;-)