Historical Accuracy of Nolan's The Odyssey
ESL Lesson PlansHistorical Accuracy of Nolan's The Odyssey

Historical Accuracy of Nolan's The Odyssey

Explore whether historical movies should always be accurate through Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. Students learn key vocabulary, practise reading comprehension, discuss casting and historical accuracy, and share their opinions in communicative speaking tasks. Suitable for B1 teens and adults.

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1

Discuss the questions.

1
What kind of historical movies have you watched, and what did you think of them?
2
How important is it for movies to show historical events accurately?
3
How is watching a historical movie different from reading about history in a book?
2

Match the words with the definitions.

3

Read the text. Which title fits best?

4

Read the text again and choose the right answers.

5

Read these opinions. Which one do you agree with the most and why?