Warm-up

Flying has become quite common these days. However, not long ago it was just a dream. Discuss these three questions with the person sitting next to you. Why has human kind always wanted to fly? What does flying represent? What areas of life has it affected? I am convinced that For all I know It is a fact that Its common knowledge

Activity 1: Understanding her dream

Can you guess which one word could complete all the blanks? Watch the first part of the trailer. Fill in the blanks as you listen.

Amelia: When I was a little girl I __________ spend hours dreaming that someday I __________ go to strange faraway places. George Putnam: Miss Amelia Earheart, why do you want to fly? Amelia: I want to be free. George Putnam: If you do make it, you __________ be the first. What are the different meanings of in these sentences? Can you think of any other uses of ?

Activity 2: Two sides of the same coin

After watching the trailer, take five minutes to think of these questions. Then share your thoughts with a different partner than in the previous activity. What are the pros and cons of pursuing your dreams? We know Amelia did not make it around the world. Would you say she made her dream come true? What would have happened if she had made it around the world? How would things have been different? The way I see it When it comes to If things had been different, Activity 3: What about your dreams? Look back at your childhood. What were some of your dreams back then? Did you pursue any of them? Did you leave them behind? Would you do anything differently if you had the chance? What would that be?

When I was a girl/boy I would If I had the chance I would definitely I wonder whether

Movie Trailers for the New EFL Learner

Victoria Dieste, 2011