Task 1: Match the Word to the Meaning
Summary: Students match 8 key vocabulary words from the video script (performer, fame, solo, era, success, controversy, tabloid, legacy) with their correct B1-level definitions.
Aim: To introduce and clarify the meaning of target thematic vocabulary. This task activates students' passive knowledge, builds context, and prepares them for accurate word usage in subsequent activities.
Task 2: Fill in the Missing Words
Summary: Students complete a gaps-fill text about Michael Jackson's life using the target words from Task 1, modifying word forms (like plurals or derivatives) where necessary.
Aim: To practice and consolidate the vocabulary in a contextualized reading format. This task tests reading comprehension and develops grammatical awareness (determining whether a noun, adjective, or verb form is required in a sentence).
Task 3: Answer the Questions
Summary: Students answer 6 open-ended comprehension questions based on specific factual details from the video script (such as dates, names, accidents, and financial plans).
Aim: To develop detailed listening (or reading) comprehension skills. This task requires students to scan the text/video for specific information, synthesize ideas, and practice writing accurate, grammatically correct full sentences at a B1 level.
