Michael Palin gets to explore Venice. Around the World in 80 Days video
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Pre watching vocabulary focus:
1. "Many of
her / its citizens are still asleep as I explore a few side alleys __ _____ __ a different way to see the city."
2. ...but there are other Venetians ___ _____ the tourist track who know the canals just as
intelligently / intimately.
3. After a bit of friendly persuasion, a group them agree
to take / taking me on.
4. As we
ply / row the canals collecting venetian
disposables / rubbish, I feel a
great / distinct sense of superiority over the polished launches and expensive gondolas.
5. He's
obviously / apparently given up his career now.
6. Apart from the
off-chance / tiny possibility of a fragment of a Tintoretto or a Titian turning up in the
rubbish / wreckage, garbage collecting, even in Venice, is boring work.
Watch:
Michael Palin in Venice
1. What's the perfect time to explore Venice?
2. What is a "Spazzino"? Why has Michael decided to explore Venice as Spazzino?
3. What does Franscesco say about Venice?
4. Why does Michael say "Sheffield Wednesday"?
5. What kind of cup does Michael find?
6. How did Michael find being a Spazzino?
7. What does Michael suspect is "absolutely filthy"?
Kahoot:
Short Kahoot
Info sharing
1. Use the other student's question to find out about their clip.
2. Hand your questions to your partner. Get them to ask you and describe the clip.
Discussion
What is the style of these travel documentaries? How does Palin try to make them different?
