The Boxtrolls: Present and Past Modals for Advice and Regrets
I. Work in pairs:
1 - What would you recommend someone if you knew he/she were going to a formal party, but he/she doesn't know anywhere there?
2 - What about an informal party? Would your recommendation change?
3 - Have you ever done something in a party that you regretted having done? Talk about it.
4 - What is something someone should NEVER do in a party?
II. Watch the movie segment and complete the chart. Write 5 pieces of advice that were given to Egg.
ADVICE GIVEN:
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 -
III. Work in groups. Talk about the mistakes Egg made during the party.
1 - What shouldn't Egg have done, but he did? Mention as many things you can remember.
2 - What should he have done, but he didn't? Mention as many things as you can remember.
IV. Imagine Egg is going to the following places. Make a list of social etiquette recommendations he should follow, according to your own culture.
1. A wedding 2. A funeral 3. Church 4. Christmas Dinner 5. Theater 6. Plane trip
ANSWERS WILL VARY
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1 - What would you recommend someone if you knew he/she were going to a formal party, but he/she doesn't know anywhere there?
2 - What about an informal party? Would your recommendation change?
3 - Have you ever done something in a party that you regretted having done? Talk about it.
4 - What is something someone should NEVER do in a party?
II. Watch the movie segment and complete the chart. Write 5 pieces of advice that were given to Egg.
ADVICE GIVEN:
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 -
III. Work in groups. Talk about the mistakes Egg made during the party.
1 - What shouldn't Egg have done, but he did? Mention as many things you can remember.
2 - What should he have done, but he didn't? Mention as many things as you can remember.
IV. Imagine Egg is going to the following places. Make a list of social etiquette recommendations he should follow, according to your own culture.
1. A wedding 2. A funeral 3. Church 4. Christmas Dinner 5. Theater 6. Plane trip
ANSWERS WILL VARY
WORKSHEET
MOVIE SEGMENT DOWNLOAD - THE BOXTROLLS
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