Simple comprehention tasks, tasks on prediction, some grammar tasks. Having fun

What do you think motivates Henry to read a book in the video?

How do you think Henry feels about reading at the beginning of the video compared to the end?

What are some of the challenges Henry faces while trying to read the book?

Why do you think the teacher emphasizes the importance of reading books over comics?

How do Henry’s classmates react to the reading contest? Do you think their reactions are realistic?

What strategies does Henry use to try and win the reading contest? Were they effective?

If you were in Henry’s shoes, how would you approach the reading contest?

What lessons can we learn from Henry’s experience with reading in this video?

Do you think reading is important? Why or why not?

1. Role-Playing (15 minutes) Activity: Divide students into pairs or small groups and assign them different characters from the video. Have them act out scenes or create their own dialogues based on the story. Objective: Improve speaking and listening skills, encourage creativity.

2 Vocabulary Bingo (10 minutes) Activity: Create bingo cards with vocabulary words from the video. Call out definitions, and students mark the corresponding words on their cards. Objective: Reinforce new vocabulary in a fun and interactive way.

3. Character Analysis (15 minutes) Activity: Have students choose a character from the video and write a short paragraph describing their personality, actions, and motivations. Objective: Develop writing skills and deepen understanding of character traits.

4. Story Sequencing (10 minutes) Activity: Provide students with a series of events from the video out of order. Ask them to arrange the events in the correct sequence. Objective: Enhance comprehension and recall of the story.

5. Book Review (15 minutes) Activity: Ask students to write a brief review of the book Henry reads in the video, including what they liked or disliked and why. Objective: Practice writing skills and critical thinking.

6. Discussion Circles (15 minutes) Activity: Form small groups and give each group a discussion question related to the video (e.g., “Why is reading important?” or “What would you do if you were in Henry’s situation?”). Have each group share their thoughts with the class. Objective: Foster speaking and listening skills, encourage collaborative learning.

7. Creative Writing (20 minutes) Activity: Ask students to write an alternative ending to the story or a new adventure for Horrid Henry. Objective: Stimulate imagination and improve writing skills.

8. Drawing and Describing (15 minutes) Activity: Have students draw a scene from the video and then describe it in English, either orally or in writing. Objective: Combine artistic expression with language practice.

 Ask them to share what they know about “Horrid Henry.”

Horrid Henry is a British animated series based on the children’s book series by Francesca Simon. The show follows a mischievous boy named Henry who often finds himself in trouble due to his naughty behavior and his view that life is unfair.In this episode, Ashton Primary School is holding a reading competition where students must read books and write reports. The student with the most book reports wins a special prize.

Horrid Henry - The Book Competition

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Let's do English ESL general grammar practice. Simple comprehention tasks, tasks on prediction, some grammar tasks. Having fun