Summarising and discussing The Tempest. Background to The Buddha in the Attic: Picture brides in California.

30 Novembro 2016, 14:00 Maria Teresa Correia Casal

1. Summarising and discussing The Tempest - further information on the film and discussion on its film adaptation by means of preparing students to write a review of the film.

2. Grammar revision and consolidation - words to show contrast: (al)though / however / despite / in spite of; words to show reason: because / as / since / for.
3. Historical background to The Buddha in the Attic: viewing a documentary on "Japanese Picture Bride Phenomenon in the Central Valley" of California - http://www.aol.co.uk/video/japanese-picture-bride-phenomena-in-central-valley-300995146/

HW (pending): Write a review of Julie Taymor's film adaptation of The Tempest. Deadline: Monday, 5 December.