ESL Genius

Save The World

No, this is not a designed activity for proselytizing and leading "wayward souls" to whatever faith you may happen to follow, but rather a chance to have students make their own cheesy action story, a la Hollywood summer blockbusters.

You want your students to create and then describe/narrate their own storyline for an ACTION film. Medium-sized groups are probably best for this. Give them ample time to prepare, and then have them share it with the class.


Potential Elements:

A meteor hurtling towards the Earth
Your run-of-the-mill unfriendly aliens coming down to Earth for a little snack
Some nut job from whatever country you love to hate, with world domination on his mind
Volcanic eruptions
Tidal waves
Robots out of control
An ex-cop or soldier with a bad attitude and a penchant for mouthing off
Car chases
Skydiving