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called the Saknussemm. There he will meet some unusual inhabitants who will make his task a little harder.

2 CONTENTS The Performers / Educational Plays PLOT This is the story of a famous explorer called Verne who goes deep into the centre of the Earth to find a missing colleague and a long-lost cryptic manuscript called the Saknussemm. There he will meet some unusual inhabitants who will make his task a little harder. Fascinating mysteries and unpredictable love stories will brighten up this journey to the centre of the Earth. 01

3 VOCABULARY NOUNS ADJECTIVES VERBS adventurer anthropologist artefact cave characters clues colleague conflict darkness diary Earth evidence exit flashlight guest handkerchief heat history hot air balloon housekeeper hypnosis intruder jungle knife language manners manuscript master mistakes pet plot research science script setting shovel slave space spaceship spasm spell torch trouble truth weapons zombie What is darkness to others is light to me. afraid big/bigger brave/bravest careful cautious comfortable confused dark delightful dramatic fake fun missing numb outdoor patient powerful ridiculous secret still subaquatic tough unknown unpredictable worried worthless accuse agree attack carry out research on cast (a spell) on sb dare die disappoint discover dream drop embroider escape expect follow instructions guard hide hypnotise kill laugh lie perish pick play along protect realise reveal roam around save shake stay take sb down trap trick sb into doing sth turn into 02

4 STRUCTURES FUNCTIONS GRAMMAR To play dumb with somebody To be meant for each other For good Talking about the past, the present and the future Making polite requests Inviting Making suggestions Giving orders and/or instructions Expressing one s opinion Agreeing or disagreeing Present Simple Present Continuous Past Simple Present Perfect Simple Will/ Going to (future) Imperatives Wh-questions: why/ when/ where Modal Verbs Coordinating Conjunctions MORAL VALUES REINFORCED THROUGHOUT THE STORY This educational play reinforces the values of trust, acceptance of one s identity and collaboration. The play is suitable for students whose level of English is equivalent to A2 and B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages and for those who will sit for the following International Exams: VERNE Anglia Exams INTERNATIONAL EXAMS Cambridge Assessment English Trinity College London Level 0 Elementary Flyers (YLE Flyers) Level 1 Level 2 Pre-Intermediate Key (KET) Intermediate Level 3 Intermediate Preliminary (PET) 03

5 ACTIVITIES GUIDE LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 PRE-PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY A ACTIVITY B Look & Discuss Objective: Speaking: comparing and discussing. Procedure: Students work in pairs. They look at the pictures and answer the questions. Read & Answer Objective: Reflecting on personal experience Procedure: Students complete the test, add up their affirmative answers and find out what type of adventurer they are. Read & Match Objective: Using vocabulary Procedure: The students match each word or image with the correct definition. Read & Complete Objective: Reading comprehension / Using Vocabulary Procedure: Students read the text about archaeology and complete it with the correct words. Read & Compare Objective: Reading & Speaking: Comparing and contrasting Procedure: Students work in pairs. They look at the pictures and read the information about the explorers to find similarities and differences between them. Look & Write Objective: Interpreting symbols Procedure: In pairs, students look at the symbols, discuss their meaning and where they can be found and write their answers in the space provided. Read & Complete Objective: Reading comprehension Procedure: Students read about Jules Verne s life and complete the text with the words from the list. Choose & Justify Objective: Expressing and supporting one s own opinion/ Creative writing Procedure: Students look at the book covers, guess what the stories are about and choose the one they would like to read. They justify their opinion in the space provided. 04

6 LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 POST-PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY C ACTIVITY D Read & Choose Objective: General comprehension / Reading comprehension Procedure: Students read the sentences and decide if they are true or false according to the play. Listen & Complete Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students listen to the song Verne and fill in the blanks with the correct words from the box. Read & Rewrite Objective: General comprehension/reading comprehension Procedure: Students rewrite the sentences so that they they are true according to the play. Listen & Paste Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students cut out the pieces of the dialogue, listen to the song, and paste the pieces into the correct order. Read & Match Objective: General comprehension Procedure: In pairs, A & B, students match the beginning and end of sentences to make true statements about the play. Listen & Correct Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students listen to the song The Team and find and correct 12 mistakes in the transcript. Read & Complete Objective: General Comprehension/ Grammar: using coordinating conjunctions Procedure: Students complete each sentence with the correct information from the play. Listen & Complete Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students listen to the song The Master and fill in the blanks with the correct words. Then in groups they create a dance routine which they can present to the rest of the class. 05

7 LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 POST-PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITY E ACTIVITY F ACTIVITY G Draw & Write Objective: Drawing/ Creative writing Procedure: Students read the descriptions of scenes from the play and draw them in the boxes provided. They then add speech bubbles to the characters and write the dialogue. Listen & Answer Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students listen to the dialogue between Verne and Martha and answer the comprehension questions. Think & Write Objective: Creative Writing Procedure: Students write an account of events, from Verne s point of view, since the moment he reached the centre of the earth. Read & Find Objective: Reading Comprehension/ Using vocabulary Procedure: Students read the clues, complete the crossword puzzle and find the hidden word. Listen & Answer Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students listen to the dialogue between the Master and Aldana and answer the comprehension questions about it. Think & Design Objective: Graphic design/ Drawing Procedure: Students design a new poster for the play Verne including the title and any necessary information. Read & Choose Objective: Grammar: Using prepositions Procedure: Students read and circle the correct preposition for each sentence. Listen & Choose Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students listen to the dialogue between the Master, Verne and Aldana and choose the correct option a, b or c. Think & Write Objective: Creative writing: writing an interview Procedure: Students prepare questions for an interview with one of the characters just after they have returned from the centre of the Earth. Read & Rewrite Objective: Grammar: using Modal Verbs Procedure: Students complete the second sentence using the modal verb given, ensuring that it means the same as the first. Listen & Complete Objective: Listening comprehension Procedure: Students listen to the song The Fight and fill in the blanks with the correct words. Think & Design Objective: Graphic design/ Drawing/creative writing Procedure: Students design a brochure for a travel company which organises journeys to the centre of the Earth. (#See Communicative activities for more) 06

8 1. COMMUNICATIVE 9 ACTIVITIES (CA) MIMING GAME 10 OBJECTIVES _To convey meaning through miming _To find one s partner MATERIAL one copy of CA1 PROCEDURE: (class work) 1. Each student picks one card and goes around the class miming his/her word. 2. Speaking is prohibited. 3. Students have to identify someone who has the same word as them and then stop moving. 4. The last pair to find each other loses the game DICTIONARY 10 GAME OBJECTIVES _To convey meaning through original definitions of words. _To find one s partner MATERIAL one copy of CA1 PROCEDURE: (class work) 1. The same procedure as the Miming game but this time students go around the class providing definitions of their word (without saying the exact word). 2. The last pair to connect loses the game. DRAMA::A THEATRE SCENE OBJECTIVES _ To design the structure of a theatre scene _ To dramatise a scene in which one character hypnotises another one. 07

9 MATERIAL _ One copy of CA 2 for each student (Script template) _ (optional) A real or handmade pocket watch and /or other props PROCEDURE (pair work): 1. Students receive a copy of CA2. 2. Show them the different areas of the template. 3. Ask them to discuss different ideas before writing. They should include an introduction, a conflict and a clear end to each scene. 4. Some possible conflicts could be: Help! The hypnosis went wrong. The patient cannot come back from the hypnotic state." The time when I hypnotised my best friend Slow motion & fast forward hypnosis 5. In pairs, students complete their templates with a design of their theatre scene. 6. Students act out the hypnosis scene in front of their classmates. 4. ALTERNATIVE VERSION.:'THE TRAVEL COMPANY' OBJECTIVES _ To design the structure of a theatre scene _ To dramatise a scene which takes place at a travel company MATERIAL _ One copy of CA 2 for each student (Script template) _ (Optional) The posters students created for Level 3, Activity G Think & Design PROCEDURE (pair work): 1. Students receive a copy of CA2. 2. Show them the different areas of the template. 3. Ask them to discuss different ideas before writing. They should include an introduction, a conflict and a clear end to each scene. 4. Some possible conflicts could be: A very demanding customer Why my tour was a complete disaster The travel company left me in the centre of the Earth. Complaints Scheduling my 15th birthday tour to the centre of the Earth 5. In pairs, students complete their templates with a design of their theatre scene. 6. They can use the posters they have designed as part of the scene. 7. Students act out the scene in front of their classmates. 08

10 COMMUNICATIVE ACTIVITIES 9 (printable material) 1. CA 1 Miming Game KNIFE HANDKERCHIEF FLASHLIGHT KNIFE HANDKERCHIEF FLASHLIGHT CAVE ZOMBIE ROPES CAVE ZOMBIE ROPES MANUSCRIPT FIRE ARCHAEOLOGIST MANUSCRIPT FIRE ARCHAEOLOGIST HOT AIR BALLOON SHOVEL SKELETON HOT AIR BALLOON SHOVEL SKELETON 09

11 CA 2. 1 Drama activity: A THEATRE SCENE NAME OF THE SCENE. SETTING.: PLOT.: CHARACTERS (names and characteristics of each of them) A. B. SCRIPT (dialogue) Remember: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. CONFLICT 3. development of the conflict 4. RESOLUTION A. B. A. B. A. B. A. B. A. B. A. B. A. B. A. B. A. B. A. B. 10

12 ANSWER KEY LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 Look & Discuss Read & Match Read & Compare Read & Complete ACTIVITY A 1. D: flashlight 2. E 3. F: handkerchief 4. A 5. B: manuscript 6. C a. 8 : theatre plays b. 7: skyscrapers c. 6: communications d. 4: inspiration e. 1: riding f. 5: presidential g. 3: managed h. 2: subjects ACTIVITY B Read & Answer Read & Complete Look & Write Choose & Justify 1. e a. Camping site 2. d b. Tourist information 3. a c. Taxi stop 4. g d. Parking 5. b e. Toilets 6. f f. Access/toilets for 7. h disabled people 8. c g. Hotel h. Fire exit i. Throw litter in bins. j. Public Phone k. No smoking l. Use of mobile phones prohibited 11

13 LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 ACTIVITY C ACTIVITY D Read & Choose 1. F 2. T 3. T 4. F 5. F 6. T 7. T 8. T 9. F 10. T Listen & Complete 1. dream 2. colleague 3. cautious 4. mistakes 5. truth 6. clues 7. worried 8. adventure 9. unpredictable 10. revealed Read & Rewrite (suggested answers) 1. Verne travels to the centre of the Earth to find his missing colleague and an old manuscript. 2. When Verne reaches the centre of the Earth, he meets a group of people who seem to be zombies. 3. Martha is the housekeeper of the place, and tries to kill Verne because she thinks he s an intruder. 4. Aldana is an archaeologist who went to the centre of the Earth to find the Saknussemm Manuscript. 5. Verne wants to find the Saknussemm to discover all the entrances and exits to the centre of the Earth. 6. The Master is a missing explorer who used to be Verne s friend and colleague. Listen & Paste 1. J 2. I 3. B 4. H 5. A 6. G 7. C 8. E 9. F 10. D Read & Match 1. D 2. H 3. C 4. J 5. G 6. E 7. A 8. B 9. F 10. I Listen & Correct 1. Theme/ team 2. Stay/agree 3. Loved/ known 4. Shame/same 5. Acted/ lasted 6. Knife/ life 7. Ugly/lonely 8. Gained/changed 9. Fully/truly 10. Receive/reveal 11. Ignore/explore 12. Clear/here Read & Complete (suggested answers) 1. Verne travelled to the centre of the earth in order to find his missing colleague and an old manuscript. 2. As soon as Verne entered the cave, Martha tried to kill him. 3. Aldana pretended to be a zombie because she wanted to find the manuscript. 4. Verne asked the Master about the manuscript but he said he had never seen it before. 5. Martha and the Master caught Verne, however he managed to escape. 6. Aldana was not a real zombie, so she told Verne what to do. 7. Verne was supposed to become a zombie, but the spell didn t work. 8. They all thought the Master was a real zombie, however he confessed he was a fake. 9. As soon as the Master said that nobody loved him, Martha told him that she did. 10. Finally the ground started shaking and they had to escape. Listen & Complete 1. to this secret place 2. the centre of the Earth 3. the heat 4. afraid 5. introduce myself 6. Master of this place 7. a long time ago 8. this hidden spot 9. I cannot contain myself 10. like nobody else 12

14 LEVEL 0 LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3 ACTIVITY E ACTIVITY F ACTIVITY G Draw & Write Listen & Answer (suggested answers) 1. She is the housekeeper of the place. 2. She feels confused. 3. Because she considered him an intruder. 4. He s looking for the Saknussemm manuscript. 5. 'Don't play dumb with me' means 'Don't lie to me'. 6. No, she doesn t. Think & Write Read & Find 1. HANDKERCHIEF 2. INTRUDER 3. MANUSCRIPT 4. HOUSEKEEPER 5. MASTER 6. COLLEAGUE 7. TORCH 8. SPELL 9. ZOMBIE 10. GUEST 11. DIARY HIDDEN WORD: ARCHAEOLOGY Listen & Answer (suggested answers) a. She felt his presence. b. Yes, he does. He tells her Verne is looking for the Saknussemm. c. He s planning to have dinner with him and then he will attack Verne. d. He will become a zombie. e. He confesses that he loves her. Read & Write Read & Choose a. on b. with c. of d. of e. for f. on g. around h. to i. on j. with Listen & Choose 1. C 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. A Think & Write Read & Rewrite (suggested answers) 1. This must be the centre of the Earth. 2. You must not roam around at night. 3. Verne is invited to stay for dinner so that he can talk about his research. 4. I would like to find my colleague and the manuscript. 5. You should listen and follow my instructions. 6. You have to play along otherwise the Master will not believe you. 7. She didn t need to speak further: he believed her. 8. We have to put an end to this situation. 9. You must tell me where the Saknussemm is or I will take you down. 10. You must tell me (the truth about) who you really are. Listen & Complete 1. kill 2. succeed 3. defeat 4. murderer 5. neither 6. need 7. trick 8. fight 9. attempt 10. want 11. let 12. weapon Think & Design 13

15 TAPESCRIPTS TAPESCRIPT 01 Level 0 1 F. LISTEN&ANSWER VERNE: What Who are you? MARTHA: I'm just the housekeeper of the centre of the Earth, that s all. VERNE: The housekeeper... What are you talking about? Do you live here? MARTHA: Yes. VERNE: Is this place the centre of the Earth? MARTHA: Hum.no. VERNE: But you said you are the housekeeper of the centre of the Earth MARTHA: Well, maybe. I m a little confused. VERNE: Why were you trying to kill me? MARTHA: I m sorry but I m the protector of the centre of the Earth. It s my duty to kill any intruders. VERNE: So this is the centre of the Earth. MARTHA: Yes. No, No I m still confused. VERNE: I need to find a manuscript. MARTHA: A manuscript? VERNE: Yes, the Saknussemm manuscript. Do you have any idea where I might find it? MARTHA: Oh, there is no such manuscript here. VERNE: Don t play dumb with me. I know it s here. MARTHA: I really don t know what you re talking about. VERNE: The Saknussemm manuscript! A manuscript which lies hidden in this place. Where is it? MARTHA: I don t know 14

16 TAPESCRIPT 01 Level 1 2 F. LISTEN&ANSWER OTTO (THE MASTER): My darling, how are you? ALDANA: Fine Is there an intruder here? OTTO: Yes. ALDANA: I felt his presence. OTTO: Verne. An adventurer, my dear. ALDANA: I see. OTTO: He s looking for The Saknussemm. ALDANA: Oh, is he? OTTO: Yes. ALDANA: What are we going to do? OTTO: Well, we are going to have dinner, of course. We will talk, we will laugh, and we will make him feel comfortable. And when our stomachs are full and our spirits high we shall enter a state of complete relaxation. And when he least expects it, we will attack him! ALDANA: Will we turn him into a zombie, too? OTTO: Oh yes, my dear, we will! ALDANA: Hmm, great. OTTO: Oh yes, and with Verne a zombie, we ll stay here in peace. ALDANA: Yes! OTTO: Yes! And then we ll turn every single person into a zombie. ALDANA: I love it OTTO: And I love you... 15

17 TAPESCRIPT 01 Level 2 3 F. LISTEN&CHOOSE OTTO (THE MASTER): So, Mr Verne Tell us about yourself. How did you come across this place? VERNE: Well, it all began in London, where I was doing some research on the centre of the Earth...and after months of studying, I discovered that there existed a manuscript called The Saknussemm. ALDANA: Please, carry on. VERNE: According to my research the manuscript lays hidden in the centre of the Earth, which also, according to my research is this place we are in right now. OTTO: Oh, what an imagination! And you also believe that zombies are real! Ha ha ha! VERNE: Yes, I do. ALDANA: And where are the zombies? VERNE: I don't know. Why don't you tell me? ALDANA: I think Mr Verne is trying to tell us something. OTTO: I believe he s accusing us of being zombies. ALDANA: Yes, I find it very offensive. OTTO: Mr Verne, I don't understand. I invite you into my home, I ask you to stay for dinner, I let you spend the night here and you repay me by accusing us of being something we are most definitely not, spitting out my wine and insulting my beloved woman. Now I don't know if this is how you treat all of your hosts but I certainly will not tolerate it. OTTO: Martha, Mr Verne has worn out his welcome. Suspend dinner, will you? MARTHA: Yes, master. OTTO: Let s go, Aldana. Verne, you may stay tonight, but I want you gone in the morning. 16

18 SONGS VERNE I dream with my eyes open, That s why I decided to come. My colleague got in trouble. For not being cautious enough. Science is made up of mistakes We could all agree on that. They will take us to the truth. If we follow the right clues. I m not worried about this adventure The unpredictable is quite fun. The Earth has revealed its centre Only to the bravest of us, To the bravest of us. I dream with my eyes open, That s why I decided to come. My colleague got in trouble. For not being cautious enough. Science is made up of mistakes We could all agree on that. They will take us to the truth. If we follow the right clues. I m not worried about this adventure The unpredictable is quite fun. The Earth has revealed its centre Only to the bravest of us, To the bravest of us. The Earth has revealed its centre Only to the bravest of us, To the bravest of us. 17

19 2 THE MASTER OTTO: Ha, ha, ha, ha! Ha, ha! Ha, ha, ha, ha! Ha, ha, ha, ha! Ha, ha, ha! Ha, Ha, Ha! Ha, ha, ha, ha! Ha, ha, ha! Who dares to come To this secret place? Don t you realise it s the centre of the Earth? Don t you feel the heat? Aren t you afraid? Let me introduce myself: I m The Master of this place! I turned into this A long time ago, Since then I ve guarded This hidden spot! When someone arrives I cannot contain myself And I start dancing Like nobody else. MARTHA: Zombie! Zombie! Zombie! OTTO: Move your hands like a Zombie! Zombie! MARTHA: Like a Zombie! Zombie! OTTO: Shake your body like a Zombie! A Zombie! MARTHA: Zombie! Zombie! BOTH: Shake your body, now! Let s dance! Move your hands like a Zombie! Zombie! MARTHA: Zombie! Zombie! OTTO: Move your hands like a Zombie! Zombie! You have to, Shake your body like a Zombie! Zombie! 18

20 3 LOVE SONG OTTO: Oh, Aldana! My dearest Aldana! Once again I m all alone No one to turn to, nowhere to go. I don't know why she doesn't love me. There is nothing else that I can do. Now the night, the night has come And my heart, my heart is feeling numb. MARTHA: Don't worry, chief. Don t feel bad. Aldana doesn't deserve you. Cheer up, and be glad You re the best master I ve ever had. Love can turn your life around No matter what they say. If she s not the right one, just wait. True love is on its way. OTTO: Is it because I am old? Was my attitude ever cold? OTTO: Perhaps not, not evil enough? MARTHA: You re perfect, can t you see? OTTO & MARTHA: Love can turn your life around No matter what they say. If she s not the right one, just wait, True love is on its way. OTTO Yes it is. It s on its way! MARTHA If she s not the right one, just wait! OTTO & MARTHA: True love is on its way. MARTHA: Sir, don t worry about that. You re a zombie after all! OTTO: Is it because I am ugly? MARTHA: More handsome, you cannot be. 19

VERNE: You re trying to trick me Into stopping this fight But if I turn my back to you You ll attempt to take my life.

21 4 THE FIGHT VERNE: I know you re trying to kill me. But you ll never succeed. I will find the manuscript And you and your Master, I ll defeat! ALDANA: I m not a murderer And neither are you. So try to calm down, I need to talk to you. Calm down! VERNE: You re trying to trick me Into stopping this fight But if I turn my back to you You ll attempt to take my life. ALDANA: I don t want your life! I just want you to stop, If you let me talk to you, My weapon I ll drop. I ll drop! BOTH: No matter how hard you try, You ll never take me down. Never, never, take me down! 20

22 5 THE TEAM VERNE: If I said we are a great team, Would you agree with me? I feel I ve known you for years. Do you believe me? Do you believe me? ALDANA: I feel the same; it s like a dream. Is this really happening to me? I wish this lasted forever Will you share your life with me? BOTH: I have always felt lonely, Now you ve changed that for good. A great companion I ve got Have you truly understood? BOTH: There are secrets to reveal, A whole world we can explore. I m so grateful to be here, I m so grateful. I couldn t have. I couldn t have asked for more, Asked for more. 21

6 THE END OTTO: The Earth is shaking now, We should escape from

ALDANA: Let s leave the manuscript here, And try to protect

VERNE: If at every instant we may perish, Remember we can also

In the centre of the Earth? ALL: Because we are not zombies!

23 6 THE END OTTO: The Earth is shaking now, We should escape from this place. ALDANA: Let s leave the manuscript here, And try to protect ourselves. VERNE: If at every instant we may perish, Remember we can also be saved. MARTHA: Why can t we stay down here? In the centre of the Earth? ALL: Because we are not zombies! Zombies! We don t move our hands like zombies! OTTO: We don t shake our bodies like zombies! ALDANA! Like zombies! VERNE Like zombies! MARTHA Like zombies! ALL Because we are not zombies! Let s go! 22

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