The joy of books. From Film English

How many genres of books can you name?

Do you have a favourite bookshop?
What do you like about bookshops?
What happens in a bookshop when it is closed at night? 

Watch this short film and find out. Then, watch it again and name as many types of books as you can.

There's nothing quite like a real book.

Do you agree with the sentence above?

Now, discuss these questions with your partners.

You are going to watch a short film called The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore. What do you think the film will be about?

But first, have a look at these images taken from the film, put them in order and write the narrative of the film.

The fantastic flying books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

 

Now watch and compare your narrative with that of the film.

What is the message of the film?

Finally, have a look at the picture below, watch the film again if necessary, and write a story using the paragraph provided to tell your own story based on the film.

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