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Anglo-American Literature
In this task you and the examiner are going to speak together. Imagine the following situation: Your friend has asked you to recommend a book by an American writer, which he/she could read during the holidays. Discuss which title would be most suitable for your friend. The examiner is going to play the role of your friend and will start the conversation. When deciding, think about these points: Genre / period Theme / plot Characters Reasons to read it
The following book covers (3A-3F) may help you decide which book you should recommend. 3A 3B 3C
3D
3E
3F
Task Two (3 min.) In Task Two you are asked to speak on your own about a selected book / play by a British writer / playwright using the following points: Facts about the writer (life / work) Genre Theme Main characters Plot Reasons for choosing this book / play
Anglo-American Literature
In Task One you and I are going to speak together. Imagine the following situation: I am your friend and I have asked you to recommend a book by an American writer which I could read during the holidays. We should discuss which title would be most suitable for me. I will start the conversation. Are you ready?
Students Task Sheet: When deciding, think about these points: Genre / period Characters
Q: What is the genre of the book? Q: What is the book about? Q: Why should I read this book? Q: What do you think about the book? Q: Could you recommend any other book by the same author? Q: Could you recommend any other genre I should read?
Theme / plot
Reasons to read it
Students Task Sheet: (Book covers) 3A: Mark Twain The Adventures of Tom Sawyer 3B: E. A. Poe The Black Cat 3C: J. Steinbeck Of Mice and Men 3D: J. D. Salinger The Catcher in the Rye 3E: Stephen King The Shining 3F: Ken Kesey One Flew over the Cuckoos Nest
3A
3B
3C
3D
3E
3F
Thank you. Now, lets go to Task Two. Task Two (3 min.) In Task Two you should speak on your own about a selected book / play by a British writer / playwright using the points on your task sheet. Are you ready? Q: What is the genre of the book? Q: What is the book / play about? Q: What do you think about the book / play? Q: Could you recommend any other book / play by the same author? Q: Who are the main characters?
Students Task Sheet: The following ideas may help you: Facts about the writer (life, work) Genre Theme Main characters Plot Reasons for choosing this book / play