About A Boy
Intro:
Have you seen the movie or read the book?
Which do you think is better, the film or the book?
Do you know/like the actor Hugh Grant?
Based on Nick Hornby’s best-selling novel, About A Boy is the story of a cynical, immature young man who is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy.
1. Please watch the first trailer and tell me what you think about Will?
Do you know anyone like Will?
What are some of his characteristics?
2. Please watch the trailer and tell me what you think about Marcus:
Do you know a anyone like Marcus?
What are some of his characteristics?
3. Please download and read Chapter 1 from the PDF of the book and compare it to Part 1 of the film.
Link to Part 1: (Film)
Download The Book About A Boy PDF
Tasks:
What differences can you notice?
Look at the different grammatical tenses in use and talk about why each one is used.
