EKIA 2 Ch.

6 Performers Name_______________ Test Date____________

p. 52-53. Vocabulary. Match each word to its definition
words - notes
entertainer
talent
audience
perform
audition
actor
rehearse
famous
practice
rich

___________________ 1- To repeat something in order to do it better.

___________________ 2- a person who provides enjoyment by

performance, such as an actress, musician, or
comedian.

___________________ 3- a natural skill or ability to do special things

___________________ 4- to practice for a show, play, concert, or other

performance.

___________________ 5- to try out for a role or position by performing.

___________________ 6- a group of people gathered to see or hear

something.

___________________ 7- to present something special for an audience.

___________________ 8- having a great amount of money or valuable

things.

___________________ 9- a person who performs in a play, a movie, or a

radio or television program.

___________________ 10- well known to the public.

answers
a. practice b. entertainer c. talent
d. rehearse e. audition f. audience g. perform h. rich i. actor j. famous
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p. 52
Guess Who?!:
1. Choose a famous performer (athlete, singer, actor, etc) 2. Write 4 clues about that person
3. Play Guess who?! with a partner, Rock-paper-scissors for order. Tell hints
4. Partner may ask questions

Example:
Name of famous performer: Satomi Ishihara

- She is an actress.
- She was in the movie Attack on Titan,進撃の巨人.
- She is on the AEON advertisements.
- She was also in Japanese dramas.

Name of famous performer: _________________________

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Questions- True / False and Short answer
1. People need TVs and computers to live T F
2. Entertainers can do special things. T F
3. Audiences watch performances. T F
4. What do entertainers make so that people can have fun and be
happy?____________________________

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__5. What is special about performers? What do we call the special skill that performers have?

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p. 53. Star Search!~ Write about two of your classmates’ talents. Everyone is good at something!

Ex. Name: Mr Peters

Talent: He likes hiking. He can travel far. He also likes water. He is good at swimming.
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Becoming a Star!: Review

Q1. How do performers usually become a star?

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Question. What is important as well as being smart and talented?

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EKIA 2 Ch.6 Performers Name_______________ Test Date____________
p. 54-55 Vocabulary. Match each word to its definition
words / notes
songwriter
musician
band
classical
arena
lonely
instrument
orchestra
tour

________________ 1. noun. a short visit to many places.

________________ 2. noun. a large group of musicians who play different kinds

of instruments and perform together.

________________ 3. noun. a group of people who play music together

________________ 4. adj. without company; alone.

________________ 5. noun. a thing used for making music like pianos and horns.

________________ 6. noun. a person who has skill at playing, singing, or writing

music.

________________ 7. adjective. traditional music, containing wind and

percussion instruments.

________________ 8. noun. a stage, ring, or other enclosed area where shows

or sports events are held.

________________ 9. noun. one who composes the lyrics, the music, or both for
songs, especially popular songs.

tour orchestra band lonely instrument musician classical arena songwriter

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p. 54. Musicians - Venn Diagram. Comparison
Write details about Musicians
Classical Music Both Pop Music
Questions . Write in complete sentences. be ready to share!
1. What kind of music do you like?

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2. What CD did you buy recently?

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3. Can you play a musical instrument?

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4. What song do you like to sing at karaoke?

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EKIA2. pg 55. Do you Know? Fill in the missing words.
EKIA 2 Ch.6 Performers Name_______________ Date___________
p. 54-55 Vocabulary Quiz. Match each word to its definition
words / notes
songwriter
musician
band recipe
classical
arena
lonely
instrument
orchestra
tour

________________ 1. noun. a stage, ring, or other enclosed area

where shows or sports events are held.

________________ 2. adj. without company; alone.

________________ 3. noun. a group of people who play music

together

________________ 4. noun. a large group of

musicians who play different kinds of instruments and
perform together.

________________ 5. noun. a thing used for making

music like pianos and horns.

________________ 6. noun. a short visit to many

places.

________________ 7. adjective. traditional music, containing wind

and percussion instruments.

________________ 8. noun. one who composes the

lyrics, the music, or both for songs, especially popular
songs.

________________ 9.noun. a person who has skill at

playing, singing, or writing music.
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p. 56 Actors. Who Am I? Game – Activity 1
1. Write the name of a famous person on a post-it note. Keep it secret!

2. Next, stick the name on the back of your neighbor. When everyone is ready, walk
around the room

3. Ask people “yes/no” questions and try to guess who you are! For example “am I a
man?” “Am I from Japan?” “Do I sing?”
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Perform! Look at p57 in the textbook. You have five minutes to change the words and
make a new story! After five minutes we are going to perform our skit to the class quickly.
Next ask and answer the questions on P.57 in pairs. You have 3 minutes! Remember
to use only English!
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p 58. Athletes and Entertainment.
1. Do you prefer to play sports or watch them? Which sports do you prefer to watch?
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2. Have you ever been to a live sporting event? Which sport did you watch? Describe your
experience.

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3. The Olympics are coming this year! Which city is hosting the Olympics in 2020?

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4. Which Olympic sport do you think is most fun to watch?

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5. Which Olympic sports is Japan best at?

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6.
Comedy ______________Horror _______________ Science Fiction ________________

Action _________________ Romance ________________ Drama____________________

Musical _____________________ Animation _____________________

7/ Which is your most favorite genre? Which is your least favorite? Why?

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8. What is the best movie you have ever watched? What did you like about it? What was
the story about?
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EKIA 2 Ch.6 Performers Name_______________ Test Date____________
p. 56-58 Vocabulary. Match each word to its definition
pretend emotion memorize microphone
script director special effect comedy
joke horror cartoon professional

________________ 1. n. a motion picture made from a set of pictures.

________________ 2. n. a strong feeling of fear or shock.

________________ 3. v. to imagine or make believe.

________________ 4. n. an image or sound that is created in television,

radio, or movies to represent something real.

________________ 5. n. a short story with a funny ending that is told to

make people laugh.

________________ 6. n. the written text of a play, movie, or television

show.

________________ 7. n. a strong feeling such as love, hatred, or fear.

________________ 8. n. a play, film, story, or television show that is

funny.

________________ 9. v. to learn something well enough that it stays in

your mind.

________________ 10. n. a device that changes sound waves into

electronic signals. They are used to make sounds
louder or to broadcast or record them.

________________ 11. n. a person who guides the actors and directs

the performance of the script for a play or movie.

________________ 12. adj. doing a job as a way of earning money.

cartoon horror pretend special effect joke script emotion comedy memorize
microphone director professional

Unit 6 –Performers—Summary Notes (Pg.52) Name_____________

1. Why do most adults need jobs?

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2. Please describe what athletes and entertainers do for us.

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(Pg.53)- Becoming a Star
3. How do people become stars?

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4. If you want to be a star at something, what is really important to do?

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(Pg.54) – Musicians Name_____________
5. What is a musician?

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6. What do classical musicians use as instruments?

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7. What are some instruments used in a rock band?

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(Pg.55) Making Music
8. What are the steps involved in making music?

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9. What is touring and why do some people like it? Why do some people
not like it?

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10. Would you like touring if you were in a band? Why or why not?

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(pg.56) Actors
11. Where do actors perform?

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12. How do actors act?

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13. How is it different being a stage actor compared to a TV actor?

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14. How are theatres and TV studios different?

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15. What do you think is the most popular sport in Japan? Do you like
it? Why or why not?

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16. What are some different types of entertainment?

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17. What type of entertainment do you like best? Please give 2 reasons
for your answer.

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1. What is an actor?

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2. Where do actors perform? (2 places)

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3. How do actors act?

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4. How is it different being a stage actor compared to a TV actor?

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5. How are theatres and TV studios different?

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6. Describe three people that help actors do their job.

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1.Who is your favorite actor? Who is this? ________________________

2. What is his job?

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What is your favorite movie? Tell the plot (story)
Where can you see actors? On TV, in movies, or on stage

3. What do actors do in movies? (two things)

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4. What
movie
was he in
that was in Japan?

5. How do actors know what to

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They use scripts or memorize what

they will say.

remember everything

6.
 Where do actors go to act? stage, studio in movies and on TV

tv shows and movies are made in a: USJ studio

Difference
Movie > Play

TV & Movies Plays

Stage
Studio
can try again
can’t try again
read lines
memorize lines

Who help one person title does?

writer>writes scripts
director> what to do where to go
makeup artist>puts make up
wear> makes costume
What are two examples of
special effects?

monsters and flying people

What are some things used to
make movies in a studio?
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p 58. Athletes and Entertainment.
Warm up.Discuss with a partner
Do you play sports? What is your favorite sport? Why?
Do you like to watch them?
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Read a loud
> What are professional athletes job? do? playing sports

>What is the most popular sports in Japan?

baseball when a player hits the ball and it goes over the wall
what do soccer players have to do to get a point?
where to play golf?
root= cheer

Some countries have special sports they made.

Entertainment
Discuss what is your favorite movie. What is it about?

Read in pairs define worksheet

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Match the Genre with its description. Letter on the line
Genre Description
1.comedy __ a. cartoons
2. horror __
3. action __ b. chinese fighting
4. science fiction __
c. scary
5. animated __
6. kung- fu __ c. fun / exciting
d. funny/ laugh
e. future/inventions
Label the movie genre

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9. _______________________. 10. _______________________

Examples of movie types
Comedy ______________Horror _______________ Science Fiction ________________

Action _________________ Romance ________________ Drama____________________

Musical _____________________ Animation _____________________

7/ Which is your most favorite genre? Which is your least favorite? Why?

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8. What is the best movie you have ever watched? What did you like about it? What was
the story about?
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Read with a partner about entertain

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In-Class Test
Part A: Making Music.
Read the passage, then answer the questions in complete sentences ( /15)
A1. What are the steps involved in making music? (at least 3 steps)
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A2. What is touring and why do some people like it?
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A3. Why do some people not like touring?
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A4. Where do musicians play their music? (2 places)
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Part B: Actors. Read the passage, then answer the questions in complete sentences.
B1. What is an actor?
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B2. Where do actors perform? (2 places)

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B3. What do actors need to do to their job (act well)? (2 things)

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B4. What 2+ things are used to help actors make movies/ TV shows?
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B5. How is it different being a stage actor compared to a TV actor?

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B6. Describe three people that help actors do their job.

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Part C: Vocabulary. Write the vocabulary word that matches the definition

______________ C1. adj. doing something as a way of earning money.

______________ C2. v. to imagine or make believe.

_____________ C3. v. to learn something well enough that it stays in

your mind.

_____________ C4. n. a strong feeling such as love, hatred, or fear.

_____________ C5. a play, film, story, or television show that is funny.

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In-Class Test ANSWERS
A1. What are the steps involved in making music? (at least 3 steps)
First, write a song and rehearse.
Then, the musicians rehearse the songs.
Finally, they record their songs on CD`s using computers.

A2. What is touring and why do some people like it?

Touring is a short visit to many places.
Some people like touring because they can visit new places and meet people who teach new them things.
Also, they can see entertainers perform. They can go to a baseball game in a stadium or an orchestra.

A3. Why do some people not like touring?

Some people do not like touring because they sometimes feel lonely, because all their friends and family are
at home.

A4. Where do musicians play their music? (2 places)

Musicians play in stadiums, studios, and arenas. ( /10)

Part B: Actors. Read the passage, then answer the questions in complete sentences.
B1. What is an actor?
An actor is a person who plays different kinds of characters on TV, in a movie, or on a stage.

B2. Where can you see an actor perform? (3 place)

You can see an actor perform on TV, stage, in plays, movies, or at studios.

B3. What do actors need to do their job (act well)?

Actors act by pretending and showing emotions. They have to memorize their lines using scripts.
B4. What 2+ things do actors need to make movies / TV shows? (2 things)
Actor use lights, special effects, and microphones.

B5. How is it different being a stage actor compared to a TV/ movie actor?

TV or movies are recorded, so they can try again. Stage actors perform live , in front of an audience, and
cannot try again if they make a mistake.

B6. Describe three people that help actors do their job.

> Writers write scripts so actors know what to say
> Directors help by telling actors
> makeup Artists put makeup on the actors
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Part C: Vocabulary. Write the vocabulary word that matches the definition
C1. profesional C2. pretend C3. memorize C4. emotion C5. comedy
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