THEME 2Hazırlık Sonrası 10. SınıfB1+/B211 ders saati

Classics

2A Beyond the Times — talking about past events, movies/books/music, expressing preferences · 2B The Silver Screen — analysing character traits, short stories and movies

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Konular

2A Beyond the Times — talking about past events, movies/books/music, expressing preferences
2B The Silver Screen — analysing character traits, short stories and movies

Dil yapıları

Past tenses for narrating past events and life stories
Vocabulary for talking about books and movies

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Vocabulary

20 hedef kelime

Nasıl çalışılır?

Her kartta kelimeyi oku, hoparlör düğmesiyle dinle.
Örnek cümleyi yüksek sesle tekrar et.
“Anlamları gizle” ile kendini test et; anlamı görmek için üstüne dokun.
Bilmediğin kelimeleri defterine yaz.

classic

n./adj.

klasik

Many critics consider the film a classic, even though it was made over fifty years ago.

timeless

adj.

zamansız

The novel's themes of love and loss feel timeless, even today.

plot

olay örgüsü

The plot follows a young sailor who returns home after twenty years at sea.

setting

mekân/ortam (öykünün geçtiği yer ve zaman)

The setting of the novel is a small fishing village in the 1920s.

protagonist

başkahraman

The protagonist has to choose between loyalty to her family and her own dreams.

antagonist

karşıt karakter, hasım

The antagonist is not a villain in the traditional sense, but a rival who wants the same job.

narrator

anlatıcı

The narrator only reveals part of the truth, so readers have to guess the rest.

adaptation

uyarlama

The film adaptation left out several characters from the original novel.

screenplay

senaryo

She spent three years writing the screenplay before filming began.

soundtrack

film müziği

The soundtrack became almost as famous as the film itself.

cast

oyuncu kadrosu

The cast rehearsed for months before the first scene was filmed.

director

yönetmen

The director insisted on filming every scene in natural light.

novelist

romancı

The novelist based the main character on someone she met as a child.

masterpiece

başyapıt

Critics still call the painting a masterpiece of its period.

bestseller

çok satan kitap

The novel became an unexpected bestseller within weeks of publication.

sequel

devam filmi/kitabı

Fans waited five years for the sequel to come out.

remake

yeniden çevrim

The remake used modern special effects, but kept the original's slow, quiet pace.

moving

adj.

duygulandırıcı

The final scene is so moving that many viewers leave the cinema in tears.

gripping

adj.

sürükleyici

The last hundred pages are so gripping that I couldn't put the book down.

thought-provoking

adj.

düşündürücü

It's a thought-provoking story about memory and identity.

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Play

Kelimeleri oyunla pekiştir.

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Bir oyun seç ve Başla’ya bas.
Her cevaptan sonra hemen doğru/yanlış görürsün.
Sonunda tekrar etmen gereken kelimeler listelenir.
%70 ve üzeri alınca bu adım tamamlanır.

Öğretmenler: her oyunun sınıfta oynanacak kart sürümü öğretmen sayfasında.

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Grammar

Kuralı ezberleme; örneklerden kendin keşfet.

Nasıl çalışılır?

Notice: Örnek cümlelerdeki renkli kısımlara bak.
Discover: Kuralı tamamla, ipuçlarıyla cümle kur, sonra kendi cümlelerini yaz.
Rule ve Form tablosunu oku; sık yapılan hatalara dikkat et.
Practice: Soruları cevapla, “Kontrol et”e bas.

Simple Past, Past Continuous & used to: Narrating Past Events and Life Stories

1 · Notice

The young director grew up in a small coastal town before she moved to the city to study film.
While the actors were rehearsing the final scene, a sudden storm hit the old studio.
As a child, she used to watch black-and-white classics with her grandmother every Sunday.
By the time the credits rolled, most of the audience was wiping away tears.

Which sentences describe a single completed action, which describe an action in progress that was interrupted, and which describe a repeated habit from the past that isn't true anymore?

2 · Discover

B Build sentences

Use the cues to build true sentences about past events and life stories. Choose Simple Past, Past Continuous or used to.

the author grow up / in a village before he became famous
✓ The author grew up in a village before he became famous.
she write / her first novel at the age of nineteen
Your sentence
Model answer
She wrote her first novel at the age of nineteen.
while the crew film / the final scene it started raining heavily
Your sentence
Model answer
While the crew was filming the final scene, it started raining heavily.
as a teenager, he use to / read / one book a week
Your sentence
Model answer
As a teenager, he used to read one book a week.
the composer not use to / like / his own soundtrack at first
Your sentence
Model answer
The composer didn't use to like his own soundtrack at first.
? / you ever / watch a film that changed the way you thought
Your sentence
Model answer
Did you ever watch a film that changed the way you thought?

C Your turn

Write four sentences about a book or film you remember from your childhood: what you used to do, one completed event, and one thing that was happening when something else interrupted it.

When I was younger, I used to…One day, while I was reading/watching…I finally finished the book/film when…I remember that I…

Rule

Use the Simple Past for completed past actions (grew up, wrote, watched). Use the Past Continuous (was/were + -ing) for actions in progress in the past, often interrupted by another action. Use used to + base verb for repeated past habits or states that are no longer true.

TRTamamlanmış geçmiş zaman eylemleri için Simple Past kullanılır (grew up, wrote, watched). Geçmişte devam eden ve genellikle başka bir eylem tarafından kesilen eylemler için Past Continuous kullanılır (was/were + -ing). Artık doğru olmayan, tekrarlanan geçmiş alışkanlıklar veya durumlar için used to + fiil kullanılır.

When?

We use these forms to narrate the plot of a book or film, to tell the life story of an author or director, or to talk about our own past habits and experiences with stories.

TRBir kitabın ya da filmin olay örgüsünü, bir yazarın veya yönetmenin hayatını anlatırken ya da geçmişteki alışkanlıklarımızdan bahsederken bu yapıları kullanırız.

3 · Form

Positive

She wrote three novels before she turned thirty.
He used to read comic books every evening.

Negative

They didn't finish the film because the ending was too sad.
She didn't use to enjoy classic literature.

Question

Did the director grow up near the sea?
What were you doing when the twist was revealed?

Short answers

Yes, she did. / No, she didn't.
I was watching the final scene.

Mistakes

While she was writing the novel, she has three young children.While she was writing the novel, she had three young children.
When describing a past state alongside another past action, use the Simple Past, not the Present Perfect.
TRGeçmişteki bir durumu anlatırken Present Perfect değil, Simple Past kullanılır.
He use to watch old films every Sunday.He used to watch old films every Sunday.
In positive sentences, it is always 'used to', not 'use to'.
TR'used to' olumlu cümlede her zaman 'used' şeklinde yazılır; 'use' değil.
The audience was crying when the film ended suddenly.The audience was crying when the film ended. / The audience cried when the film suddenly ended.
Be careful which action is the ongoing background action (Past Continuous) and which one interrupts it (Simple Past).
TRİki eylemden hangisinin arka planda devam ettiğine, hangisinin onu kestiğine dikkat edin.

Compare

Simple Past vs Past Continuous vs used to
	Simple Past	Past Continuous
Use	a completed action at a specific timeShe published her first novel in 2015.	an action in progress in the pastShe was writing her second novel when the film offer arrived.
Form	base verb + -ed / irregular formwrote, watched, grew up	was/were + verb-ingwas writing, were filming
Extra structure	used to + base verb → a past habit that has now changedHe used to hate reading, but now he loves it.	—

4 · Practice

Challenge

Expressing Preferences: prefer, would rather and comparatives

1 · Notice

I prefer reading the book before watching the film adaptation.
"Honestly, I'd rather watch a classic than a new blockbuster," she admitted.
For me, the novel is far more moving than the film ever could be.
Of all the director's works, most critics agree this one is the most thought-provoking.

Which structures compare two specific things directly, and which one picks out the best or most extreme example from a whole group?

2 · Discover

B Build sentences

Use the cues to build true sentences about preferences for books and films.

I prefer / classic novels modern thrillers
✓ I prefer classic novels to modern thrillers.
she would rather / read the book watch the adaptation
Your sentence
Model answer
She would rather read the book than watch the adaptation.
this novel be / far more gripping the sequel
Your sentence
Model answer
This novel is far more gripping than the sequel.
for many critics this / be / the most moving film of the decade
Your sentence
Model answer
For many critics, this is the most moving film of the decade.
I not / prefer / remakes original films
Your sentence
Model answer
I don't prefer remakes to original films.
? / you would rather / read a poem or watch a film about the same story
Your sentence
Model answer
Would you rather read a poem or watch a film about the same story?

C Your turn

Write four sentences comparing a book and its film adaptation, or two classic stories you know, using prefer, would rather and at least one comparative or superlative.

I prefer…I'd rather…In my opinion, … is more … than …Of all the classics I know, … is the most …

Rule

'Prefer + noun/-ing' expresses a general preference (I prefer novels to films). 'Would rather + base verb' expresses a preference for a specific moment or situation (I'd rather read than watch TV). Use a comparative (more … than) to compare two specific things directly, and a superlative (the most …) to pick out the most extreme example in a whole group.

TR'Prefer + isim/-ing' genel bir tercihi ifade eder (I prefer novels to films). 'Would rather + fiilin yalın hali' belirli bir anda ya da durumda yapılacak tercihi belirtir (I'd rather read than watch TV). İki şeyi doğrudan karşılaştırmak için karşılaştırma sıfatı (more … than), bir grubun en uç örneğini belirtmek için ise üstünlük sıfatı (the most …) kullanılır.

When?

We use these structures when comparing a book with its film adaptation, choosing between two classic works, or describing a work as the best or most striking example within a group.

TRBir kitap ile filmini karşılaştırırken, iki klasik eser arasında tercih yaparken ya da bir eseri bir grup içinde en iyi/en etkileyici olarak nitelendirirken bu yapıları kullanırız.

3 · Form

Positive

I prefer reading to watching TV.
She'd rather finish the novel first.

Negative

He doesn't prefer remakes to originals.
I wouldn't rather watch the sequel; I'd rather reread the book.

Question

Do you prefer books or films?
Would you rather watch the classic or the remake?

Short answers

I prefer books. / I prefer films.
I'd rather watch the classic.

Mistakes

I prefer books than films.I prefer books to films.
With 'prefer', use 'to' (not 'than') when comparing two things.
TR'Prefer' ile karşılaştırma yaparken 'than' değil 'to' kullanılır.
I'd rather to read than watch.I'd rather read than watch.
'Would rather' is followed by the base verb, without 'to'.
TR'Would rather' fiilin yalın halini alır, 'to' kullanılmaz.
This novel is more interesting than the film ever could.This novel is more interesting than the film could ever be.
Pay attention to word order in comparative structures with modal verbs.
TRKarşılaştırmada fiil sırasına dikkat edilmelidir.

Compare

prefer vs would rather vs comparative/superlative
	prefer / would rather	comparative / superlative
Use	general or specific preference between optionsI'd rather watch a classic tonight.	direct comparison of two or more thingsThe book is more thought-provoking than the film.
Form	prefer + noun/-ing (+ to); would rather + base verb (+ than)I prefer reading to watching.	adjective + -er/more … + than; the + adjective + -est/most …the most gripping story I've ever read

4 · Practice

Challenge

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Reading

Özgün metin ve anlama soruları.

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Before: Başlığa bakıp tahmin et.
Metni önce hızlıca, sonra dikkatle oku.
While: Soruları cevapla ve kontrol et.
After: Konuşma sorularını düşün ya da yaz.

1 Before reading

Look at the title. What kind of person do you think this text is about?
Do you know any directors or authors who became famous later in life? What was their early life like?

A Life Behind the Camera

Long before he became known for his dreamlike animated worlds, the director grew up in a quiet town far from any film studio. As a boy, he used to spend hours drawing his own comic strips instead of doing his homework, and his teachers often complained that he never paid attention in class. Nobody in his family had worked in film before, so when he announced that he wanted to make movies, his parents were quietly worried.

His first years in the industry were far from glamorous. While he was working as a junior animator, he spent long nights redrawing scenes that senior directors rejected, and he nearly gave up more than once. Everything changed when he was finally allowed to direct a short film of his own. It told a simple story about a lonely girl and a magical forest, but audiences who saw it were deeply moved, and critics praised its gentle, thoughtful pace.

Decades later, his films are studied in universities and loved by children and adults alike. He still insists that every frame should be drawn by hand whenever possible, even in an age of computer animation. When a journalist once asked why he never used more modern techniques, he simply replied that a story feels more honest when you can see the artist's hand behind it.

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2 While reading

3 After reading

Why do you think the director still prefers hand-drawn animation, even today?
Would you rather watch a hand-drawn film or a computer-animated one? Why?

1 Before reading

Before you read, think of a book or film you consider a 'classic'. Why do you think it has lasted so long?
What do you think makes a fictional character memorable?

What Makes a Story a Classic?

Every year, thousands of new novels and films are released, yet only a small number are still discussed decades later. So what separates a passing bestseller from a genuine classic? One answer lies in the characters themselves. A classic protagonist usually has flaws as well as strengths, which makes them feel believable rather than perfect. Readers remember characters who make difficult choices, not ones who always know exactly what to do.

Setting plays an important role too. Many classic stories are set in a specific time and place, yet they explore ideas that go far beyond that setting — loyalty, ambition, loss, forgiveness. A short story about a fisherman on a remote island can still say something true about any reader's own life, wherever and whenever they happen to be reading it.

Finally, a classic often rewards a second reading or a second viewing. On the first read, we usually focus on the plot: what happens next? On the second, we start to notice smaller details — a narrator who isn't entirely honest, an antagonist who has understandable reasons for their actions, a piece of dialogue that means something different once we know how the story ends. It's this depth, more than fame or sales figures, that keeps a story alive.

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2 While reading

3 After reading

Do you agree that a story needs 'depth' to become a classic? Can you think of a counter-example?
Think of a story you've read or watched more than once. Did you notice something new the second time?

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Listening

Dinle, anla, transkriptle kontrol et.

Nasıl çalışılır?

Before: Ne duyacağını tahmin et.
Kaydı dinle; transkripti kapalı tut.
Soruları cevapla, kontrol et.
Son olarak transkriptle kontrol et ve tekrar dinle.

The Film We Used to Watch

1 Before listening

Predict: what kind of film do you think two old friends might remember fondly from their childhood?

0:00

2 While listening

Transkripti göster

KeremDo you remember, Aslı? Every winter we used to watch that old black-and-white film at my grandmother's house.

AslıOf course I remember! You used to cry every single time, right at the ending.

KeremI did not cry every time!

AslıYou did! And your little sister always said the film felt slower than she expected — she wanted more action.

KeremTrue, she never really got into it. Have you seen the new remake they made last year?

AslıI have, but honestly, I prefer the original. It's more moving, even with the old, grainy picture.

KeremI agree. The remake is flashier, but it doesn't have the same heart.

AslıExactly. Some things are better left the way they were.

Analysing a Character

1 Before listening

What do you predict Mira will talk about — the plot, a character, or the setting?

0:00

2 While listening

Transkripti göster

MiraFor my book talk today, I want to analyse the main character in the story we just finished.

MiraAt the beginning, she seems shy and unsure of herself. She barely speaks and avoids looking people in the eye.

MiraBut when her village is threatened, everything changes. She's the one who comes up with a plan to save everyone.

MiraWhat's interesting is that the author never directly tells the reader that she is brave. We have to notice it ourselves, through her actions.

MiraFor me, that's what makes the story so thought-provoking — the narrator lets readers judge the character for themselves instead of simply describing her.

MiraIt made me think much more carefully about what courage really looks like.

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Use English

Öğrendiklerini konuşarak ve yazarak kullan.

Nasıl çalışılır?

Useful language kutusundaki kalıpları oku.
Konuşma görevini bir arkadaşınla yap ya da kendini kaydet.
Yazma planını izleyerek taslağını yaz.
Kontrol listesi ile yazını gözden geçir.

Speaking

Book or Film?

In pairs, discuss whether you prefer reading a story as a book or watching it as a film. Talk about at least two examples, using prefer, would rather, and comparatives/superlatives where natural.

Speaking

Analysing a Character

Prepare a two-minute talk analysing the character traits of a protagonist or antagonist from a classic book, short story or film you know well. Explain how the character changes, and support your ideas with details from the story.

Writing

Describing a Film or Novel Poster

Choose a classic film or novel and write a short descriptive paragraph about its poster or cover. Describe what you can see, the mood it creates, and why you think it suits the story.

Taslağın (tarayıcıda saklanır)

Kontrol listesi

Clear topic sentence describing the poster/cover in general
At least 3 supporting sentences with specific visual details
Explains the mood or feeling the poster creates
Uses at least 2 pieces of vocabulary from this theme
100–130 words

Writing

A Short Narrative: A Story I'll Never Forget

Write a short narrative paragraph about a book or film that made a strong impression on you. Use Simple Past, Past Continuous and used to where appropriate, and finish by explaining why the story still matters to you.

Taslağın (tarayıcıda saklanır)

Kontrol listesi

Clear opening that introduces the book or film
Uses Simple Past, Past Continuous and used to correctly
Includes specific details about character, plot or setting
Ends by explaining why the story still matters
150–180 words

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Review

Kısa kontroller; yanlışlar seni ilgili bölüme yönlendirir.

Nasıl çalışılır?

Kısa soruları cevapla.
Kontrol et’e bas.
Yanlışın varsa önerilen bölüme dön, tekrar et.
Sonra tema testine geç.

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Theme Test

Temanın tüm becerilerinden sorular.

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Tüm soruları cevapla; acele etme.
Kontrol et’e bas.
Sonuç ekranı hangi beceride hata yaptığını gösterir.
%60 ve üzeri alınca tema tamamlanır.

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Destek

Match 8 vocabulary words from this theme to their Turkish meanings.
Complete 5 Simple Past / Past Continuous / used to gap-fill sentences about a story you know.
Copy out 6 vocabulary words about books and films and write one example sentence for each.
Complete a short gap-fill about your favourite book or film using the Simple Past.

Standart

Write 5 sentences describing what a character was doing at a key moment in a story, using the Past Continuous.
Complete the Grammar 1 and Grammar 2 practice sections online.
Write a short conversation (6–8 lines) between two friends discussing whether they prefer a book or its film adaptation.
Choose five vocabulary words from this theme and use each one in your own sentence about a story.

İleri

Research the life of an author or director you admire and write a short paragraph (80–100 words) about how they used to work before they became well-known.
Record a 1-minute voice note describing a character from a classic story and how they change.
Design a one-page alternative poster for a classic novel or film, including a short caption explaining your design choices.
Interview a family member about a book or film they used to love, and write a 100-word paragraph comparing it with something popular today.

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