- •Dead poets society
- •Рецензент:
- •Chapter 1
- •Chapter 2
- •Chapter 3
- •Assignment I. Chapters 1-3.
- •1. Study the active vocabulary. Recall the situations in which it is employed.
- •2. Answer the questions:
- •3. Make up a dialogue using the active vocabulary.
- •4. Relying on an English-English dictionary explain what is meant by:
- •5. Paraphrase the following sentences:
- •6. Questions and topics for discussion:
- •Speak about Neil Perry.
- •Chapter 4
- •Chapter 5
- •Chapter 6
- •Assignment II. Chapters 4-6.
- •1. Study the active vocabulary. Recall the situations in which it is employed.
- •To penalize
- •2. Translate the sentences into Russian. Make up your own sentences after the pattern.
- •3. Paraphrase or explain; say whose utterances these are, what preceded or followed them:
- •4. Questions and topics for discussion:
- •Chapter 7
- •Chapter 8
- •Assignment III. Chapters 7, 8
- •1. Study the active vocabulary. Recall the situations in which it is employed.
- •To put to rout
- •2. Use the active vocabulary applying it to some situations in the chapters previously read.
- •3. Answer the questions:
- •Mr. Keating’s lessons.
- •Chapter 9
- •Chapter 10
- •Assignment IV. Chapters 9, 10
- •1. Study the active vocabulary. Recall the situations in which it is employed.
- •To single out
- •2. Translate the sentences and paraphrase them using synonymous expressions:
- •3. Explain what caused the following utterances and what they mean:
- •Chapter 11
- •Chapter 12
- •Chapters 11, 12
- •1. Study the active vocabulary. Recall the situations in which it is employed.
- •2. Answer the questions:
- •3. Complete the sentences using the active vocabulary under study:
- •4. Ask the additional information throwing light upon the state of things (explain what caused the following utterances and what they mean):
- •Chapter 13
- •Chapter 14
- •Chapter 15
- •Assignment VI. Chapters 13 – 15.
- •1. Study the active vocabulary. Recall the situations in which it is employed.
- •2. Make up 6 problem questions and 6 philosophical statements with the vocabulary under study.
- •3. Say who made these utterances and under what circumstances:
- •4. Questions and topics for discussion:
- •Neil’s triumph and death:
- •Mr. Keating’s dismissal:
- •Assignment VII. Discussion of the Novel.
Assignment III. Chapters 7, 8
1. Study the active vocabulary. Recall the situations in which it is employed.
to recover one’s composure
to second
To put to rout
to make a face at smb.
to clear one’s throat
to let one’s imagination run free
to tiptoe
to woo
to dabble in smth.
reluctantly
with great intent
revelation
breathtaking
2. Use the active vocabulary applying it to some situations in the chapters previously read.
3. Answer the questions:
Do you have any idea of the possible ways to woo a woman? What is the best one?
What was the greatest revelation in your life? Did you find it breathtaking?
Have you ever noticed when you were making a face? What was people’s reaction to it like?
Do you consider it to be of any use to let your imagination run free? Why? What sort of people succumb to it?
Is it easy for you to recover your composer after a burst of emotions?
4. Complete the sentences using the active vocabulary under study:
Sam has written the paper in record time as while writing he always …
The teacher shot a disapproving glance at Mary when she …
After flunking German he could hardly …
In 1945 Russian people felt overwhelmed with delight and pride when …
If they dispute …
Rumor has it you …
“Can you believe it? Jim has lost sleep over some “cute girl”!” “Really? …
5. Make up a comic short story with the vocabulary based on your experience.
6. Say who made these utterances and under what circumstances:
“I never thought those guys had a sense of humor” (p. 2)
“Back to reality” (p. 4)
“If I don’t ask, at least I won’t be disobeying him” (p. 6)
“Then today we will see that what is inside of you is worth a great deal” (p. 10)
“No, I’ve been calm all my life. If I don’t do something, it’s gonna kill me!” (p. 12)
7. Questions and topics for discussion:
The first meeting of the society. Where did it take place? Why was it Neil who conducted it? Quote the traditional opening message. Can you call it the motto of the society? Give your arguments. Describe the procedure of the meeting. Do you think it had much in common with the one held in Mr. Keating’s days? Why didn’t he join the boys?
Analyze the poems read out in the cave. Consider their content and ideas. Did they provoke reflections and stir up emotions? What sort of?
Mr. Keating’s lessons.
It’s a well-known fact that every lesson must have a clear-cut aim (to get information, to acquire some habits, to master certain skills, etc.) What was the lesson depicted in chapter 7 aimed at? Define the role of the teacher and students at the lesson. Were the students provided with a sort of challenge? If yes, which one: spiritual or intellectual? Find evidence in the text that the boys started undergoing great changes.
Speak about Mr. Keating’s treatment of poetry. Did he succeed in making the students’ imagination (Todd’s in particular) work? What helped him achieve it?
A game of soccer. Why were demerits abolished? What was so astonishing about the game?