1. What kind of film do you think “Step Up” is?

a) Danceb)Horrorc) Actiond)Documentary

Comprehension Check: Trailer

Comprehension Check: Trailer

2. What happens to the main characters do in this film?

a) They dance and sing.b)They win the lottery.c) They dance and fall in love.

3. This movie is focussed on…a) Three brothers.b)A tragic (sad) story.c) A love story.

Comprehension Check: Trailer

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

1. What is Nora’s plan?a) To dance with the sophmores.b)To quit dancing.c) To dance with Tyler.

(time section: 26:17 – 28:09)

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

2. What has Nora decided not to do?a) Dance with Tyler.b) A solo dance.c) Go to school.

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

3. How does Nora describe Tyler’s dancing?a) It is inadequate.b) It is funny.c) It is adequate.

Comprehension Check: Movie Clip

4. What will happen if Nora doesn’t get a job in the showcase?

a) She will find a new partner.b)She will try again next year.c) She will go to school.

Activity: Change the Script Demonstration(Director Gordon, Nora, and Tyler are talking. Time

section: 26:35 – 27:01)

Director Gordon: Did you say that he can dance?Nora: He is amazing.Tyler: I’m terrible.Director Gordon: I’m not sure who to believe. It could be either of you.Tyler: This isn’t too hard. Just believe your heart. It will guide you.Nora: Don’t listen to him. He’s lying.Tyler: Yeah.Dir. Gordon: Well. Then I don’t care anymore. Go away.

What would the three characters talk about in an office?

Examples:– Talk about getting detention at school?– Talk about getting fired? – Talk about a business deal?– Others.

Activity: Change the Script

Get a task sheet and pick an activity!

1. Practice the sample script.2. Change the sample script.3. Write your own script.