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We have seen “Crash” during three different classes, and there was no other way of doing it, but I felt that guiding line of it ended up kind of lost. However, it’s not a big issue because I think all the important messages and the majority of details could be got. It’s, in fact, a quite disturbing movie as it involves lots of fragile social matters and fundamental problems that keep waiting for a solution. Strain, anger, revolt, fear, anxiety, sadness, frustration are some of the emotions dyed on the characters’ faces and minds that make us not to leave the sit. The essence of the film really induces us to think of inter-racial dialogue and relationships and the way our vision over that develops as we grow. This moving story is like an intervention song when there are no other words to express the eagerness for change or the doubts we can’t vanish. Vitória Melo 11D
 * __﻿﻿A. "CRASH" PROJECT__**﻿ ** 1. It all starts with the film "CRASH". So, let's refresh our memories first by watching the film trailer **  media type="youtube" key="dEQ_ftkpb18" width="210" height="175"  ** Now, let's look at the worksheet! ** [[file:Crash_Wsheet_1st 3rd Parts.doc]][[file:Crash_Wsheet_2nd Part.doc]] [[file:Crash_Wsheet_4th Part.doc]] ** Will you share your opinions on the film with me? ** ** STUDENTS' OPINIONS :)) **

I'm sorry but my computer don't change the colour or the font type. When you put background colour I can't take it off, so I've to write like this. I really liked watching the film, it talks about a reality that we heve been trying to hide for a long time ago. The way Jean shouted at Rick in front of Daniel chocked me a bit because there are things people doesn't deserve to listen. My favourite charecter is Daniel because he was the most non-judging person and he was the one who suffered the most, both direct and indirectidely way. Mariana11thA Only from the tagline "Moving at the speed of life, we are bound to collide with each other." we are able to see this film is completly extraordinaire. The true beside the all stories, the soul of characters and all feelings conected with them don't let us indifferent to this reality. The film tries to open our eyes and our minds to a hidden society that we all know that is true but we try to ignore. Rita Pinto  **3. Here's the speaking activity project. Look at it and decide which activity best suits you! Good luck!** ==== I agree with what Vitoria said. This was, by far, one of the best films we have ever watched, as it deals with essential values and emotions we have to face in our lives. It is a strong film, which doesn’t cover the difficult parts of the character’s lives and that is one of the reasons why it meant so much to me. It also shows us that our lives are all connected and we can’t survive alone. Núria Paulo 11D ==== ==== What I liked most in this film were the events that occurred due to xenophobia or singular problems (as the case of agent John Rayer) or relationship problems (the couple Cameron and Christine Thayer). By this I mean the fact that the agent did not have better and great support by the health services in relation to his father; the relationship problems that arose due to the fact that Cameron accept being a victim of xenophobia and do nothing against it. Miguel Martins 11ºA ====

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Living in LA, all these people have contacted with racist conduct that somehow condition the way they interact with other cultures. It makes us rethink our own attitudes: are we like the characters? Are we racists? Do we act differently when interacting with a different ethnic group. Do we cross the street if we see person dressed in a certain way? To what extent is it acceptable to be afraid of someone by their appearance? Rita Rebelo 11D **B. EVALUATION ﻿ 1. TEST **  What about doing the test now? Are you up to the task? ======

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Are you ready to do the formative test now? Have a go and test your skills, will you? (Courtesy of Graça Pinto Pereira) ======

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 * This is going to be our last oral presentation. How do you feel about them? Should your speaking skills be evaluated in such a way? Would you propose different activities, or simply abolish roleplays, just in case you had the POWER to do it? Feel free to post your omments on the Discussion Forum. DEADLINE: 7th JUNE **