Getting to Know… Diarios de motocicleta
2nd Edition
Ready-to-use research tasks, worksheets, background information and practice exam questions ensure comprehensive understanding of this hugely successful Latin American film. Students will get to know Diarios de motocicleta inside out and be fully prepared for the speaking and writing exams.
The structure offers the perfect balance between guided classwork and independent study:
- Before: Introductory tasks covering socio-historical context, the life of Che Guevara, and the director and his influences provide students with the basic knowledge to begin their study. Includes vocabulary, comprehension and research exercises.
- During: The comprehensive scene-by-scene analysis ensures thorough understanding. Students will consolidate their knowledge of the events of the film while examining related themes and issues. Activities include: vocabulary, comprehension, translation, grammar, discussion, research and writing.
- After: Full analysis of themes, characters and issues encourages students to think critically about the film and evaluate its wider relevance. Exam-style essay questions with indicative content help students to apply what they have learnt.
- Includes step-by-step guide to writing A Level-standard essays
Aspects covered include: Latin American cinema; Che Guevara and his legacy; the Cold War and communism; colonisation and indigenous populations; leprosy; cinematic techniques; characters; separation (economic, racial, religious, physical); critical reaction
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What do teachers say about this resource? (12051)
On the whole I think this is a great resource for students to get an insight into the film and to gain confidence tackling questions on the A Level exam regarding: characters, film techniques, plot, sociocultural and the historic background, key quotations etc.