Lesson Plan Scene 01 From The Terminal Movie Guide

The Terminal – Scene 01
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Scene: 01 (0:00:27 – 0:03:16)
Level: Pre Intermediate / A2+
Target class: teenagers, young adults, adults
General Competence:
Knowledge of the world (occupational domain: locations: airports,
immigration forms)
Communicative Language Competence:
Lexical and semantic competence (specific vocabulary from form
‘I-94’ and ‘customs declaration’).
Pragmatic and functional competence (micro-functions: asking)
Communicative Language Activities, strategies and processes:
Spoken interaction. Written production. Aural reception. Visual
reception
Grouping technique:
Estimated time: 45 minutes
Materials for the class:
• DVD The Terminal (Language: English – Subtitles: English)
• Students’ handouts
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Teacher’s Notes
Task 1 - Arriving in the USA
1. Tell students that On the Plane and immediately before crossing the border into the United
States, a flight attendant gives passengers two different forms to complete on the airplane
before the plane lands. These forms are:
• I-94
• Customs declaration
2. Divide students into pairs and give each pair a copy of I-94 form and a copy of Customs
declaration Form. They are real sample forms students have to complete. Read with
students all the instructions the forms have and clarify unknown vocabulary. (Separated files:
The Terminal 01 i94 and The Terminal 01 customs)
Task 2 – At the Airport

1. Give student “A” a copy of Students Handout A and student “B” a copy of Students Handout
B.
2. Ask students to look at activity 1 and encourage them to interact and to ask their partner the
right questions to complete the chart.
Activity 1
Ask your partner the necessary questions to complete the chart.
DEPARTURES
FLIGHT DESTINATION TIME REMARKS GATE
SK 9366 COPENHAGEN 11:55 BOARDING A7
MX 871 MEXICO CITY 2:35 ON TIME A6
AC 739 MONTREAL 6:40 B 20
AC 701 TORONTO 6:55 B 24
UA 807 SEOUL 7:00 C 42
UA 837 HONG KONG 7:00 A9
AC 321 VANCOUVER 7:30 B 22
AC 307 OTTAWA 7:55 B 27
UA 853 BEIJING 9:00 9:20 DELAYED C 45
UA 881 SEOUL 9:00 C 40
UA 1667 SAN JUAN 9:15 C 44
UA 899 BRUSSELS 10:30 C 49
3. Play scene 1 and freeze at 0:00:28. Students will be able to see the Departures Notice and
check the answers of activity 1.
4. Ask students to look at activity 2 and read the instructions.

Teacher’s Notes
Activity 2
If you arrive at the Airport you must pass through Passport Control, Baggage Reclaim Area
and Customs immediately after leaving your plane.
In each area you will be asked different questions:

PASSPORT CONTROL BAGGAGE CLAIM AREA CUSTOMS
Passport Flight Number Items to declare

I-94 Form Name on the bag Forbidden items
Nature of the visit Contents of your
Length of the stay suitcase
5. Ask each pair of students to write the possible questions for each area. Encourage students
to share them with the rest of the class.
6. Tell students we will focus on Passport Control Area and we will listen to the questions
actually asked by Immigration Inspectors in an Airport.
7. Play scene 1 with sound on but without subtitles and ask students to concentrate on the
questions asked by Customs Officers while watching.
8. Ask students to compare the questions they have previously thought in activity 2 with the
ones heard in the film.
9. Play the scene again with sound on and English subtitles so that students can check the
questions asked by Immigration Inspectors.
10. Ask students the following question: What happens if something irregular is detected with
your passport?
Task 3 - Optional
1. Dramatisation: In an Airport.
2. Some students can be Immigration Inspectors, some Airline Representatives, some
Customs Officers and some can be passengers that arrive in the USA.

Answer Key
Task 1
The I-94 Form

Immediately before you cross the border into the United States, a flight attendant will give you the I-94
(Arrival/Departure Record) for you to complete in the airplane before you land.
When you land, the inspector will stamp the I-94 form with "D/S" (duration of status). This means that
you may stay in the USA. until you complete your studies.
The I-94 form is only a small piece paper, usually stapled to your passport. Other than your passport, this
form is the most critical one you'll receive. Keep the I-94 form with your passport at all times.
The I-94 will have a number written in the top left hand corner, which the Immigration and Naturalization
Service (INS) will use to keep track of your records. This number is known as the Arrival Number,
Departure Number, and Admission Number, and it will remain with you throughout your studies or
temporary employment in the United States.
The following information will be required on the I-94 form:

1. Family Name
2. First (Given) Name
3. Birth Date (Day/Month/Year)
4. Country of Citizenship
5. Sex (Male or Female)
6. Passport Number
7. Airline and Flight Number
8. Country Where You Live
9. City Where You Boarded
10. City Where Visa Was Issued
11. Date Visa Issued (Day/Month/Year)
12. Address While in the United States
(Number and Street)
13. City and State
14. Family Name
15. First (Given) Name
16. Birth Date (Day/Month/Year)
17. Country of Citizenship
Custom Declaration Form

When you arrive in or return to the United States, you will have to go through US Customs and
Immigration.
US Customs is the division of the US Department of Treasury that is responsible for obtaining all duties
and taxes on items imported into the United States.
On the plane flight, you will be given a Customs Declaration Form to complete. You will give this form
to the customs officer when you arrive at the airport terminal. The official will ask you about your
purpose in this country. Your answers should be short, direct and honest. Avoid giving extra information.
The officer will ask for more details only if needed.
Customs officers may examine luggage, cargo and travellers if they suspect someone is smuggling items
illegally into this country. Many airports have "sniffing" dogs that search for drugs or agricultural
products.

Answer Key
In the Airport Terminal

When you arrive at the terminal, you will enter the passport control area.
• Passport Control: Get into the line for non-US residents. You will need your passport, your I-
94 form and your customs declaration form. When you get up to the immigration inspection
desk, give all these forms to the officer. Your passport will be stamped upon entry and your
information entered into the Immigration & Naturalization Services database.
• Baggage Claim: After this step, you'll move along into the baggage claim area to pick up your
luggage. At this point, you may want to use a few of those quarters for a luggage cart. Look for
the area marked with your flight number. Collect your luggage. Then move along to the customs
clearance area.
• Customs: The customs inspection area is located outside baggage claims. You'll present your
customs declaration form to the officer, and once approved you may move on to the arrivals
area.
• Arrivals: From customs, follow the signs to the international arrivals area. You'll find rest
rooms, ground transportation and connecting flights. (If you need to take another US flight, you
won't have to clear immigration and customs again.)
In the film the following questions are heard:

1. What’s the purpose of your visit?
2. Business or Pleasure?
3. How long will you be staying?
4. Could I see your return ticket?
5. Please, have your I-94 form filled out.
6. Please, have your passport, immigration forms, I-94 and Customs declaration.

Students’ Handout A
This sheet may be photocopied and used within the class.
Activity 1A
DEPARTURES
MX 871 ……………………... 2:35 ON TIME A6
AC 701 TORONTO 6:55 …………………..
UA 807 SEOUL 7:00 C 42
……………………. HONG KONG 7:00 A9
AC 321 VANCOUVER ……………………. B 22
AC 307 OTTAWA 7:55 B 27
UA 881 SEOUL 9:00 C 40
AC 705 …………………… 9:10 B 30
UA 1667 SAN JUAN 9:15 C 44
Activity 2
If you arrive at the Airport you must pass through Passport Control, Baggage Reclaim Area and
Customs immediately after leaving your plane.



Students’ Handout B
This sheet may be photocopied and used within the class.
Activity 1B
DEPARTURES
MX 871 MEXICO CITY 2:35 ON TIME A6
…………………. MONTREAL 6:40 B 20
AC 701 …………………. 6:55 B 24
UA 807 SEOUL ………………….. C 42
UA 837 HONG KONG 7:00 ……………………
AC 321 VANCOUVER 7:30 B 22
AC 307 …………………… 7:55 B 27
UA 881 SEOUL 9:00 C 40
UA 1667 SAN JUAN 9:15 C 44
Activity 2
If you arrive at the Airport you must pass through Passport Control, Baggage Reclaim Area and
Customs immediately after leaving your plane.



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The Terminal – Scene 01

Film: The Terminal Back to index

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Task 2 – At the Airport

4. Ask students to look at activity 2 and read the instructions.

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In each area you will be asked different questions:

Passport Flight Number Items to declare

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The I-94 Form

The following information will be required on the I-94 form:

Custom Declaration Form

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In the Airport Terminal

In the film the following questions are heard:

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In each area you will be asked different questions:

Passport Flight Number Items to declare

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In each area you will be asked different questions:

Passport Flight Number Items to declare

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