W skrócie
Poziom klasy :Level 4, Level 5
Typ :Audiobooki
Kultura i cywilizacja :Ludzie i postacie, Życie codzienne, Kraje i Krajobrazy, Legendy i wyobrażenia
A Nose for Trouble
Dostęp Early Bird
Engage your students in a breathtaking psychological thriller where appearances are deceiving. "A Nose for Trouble" blends genealogical investigation, history (the Titanic), and identity theft within the hushed atmosphere of the British aristocracy. This 32:58 audiobook, rich in twists and turns, is ideal for students who wish to sharpen their listening skills and critical thinking in the face of a multifaceted plot.
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Przewodnik pedagogiczny
Objective & Plot Summary
Objective: To guide students in following and understanding a complex audio plot, identifying key characters, their hidden motivations, and the different layers of the plot (past/present).
Summary: A young American tourist, Jessica, discovers she bears a striking resemblance to a portrait in a Welsh mansion. What begins as simple curiosity plunges her into the heart of a dark family secret linked to the Titanic, revealing identity theft, a double murder, and the fact that her own grandmother is the true heiress of the estate.
Suggested Procedure
1. Before listening (~10 min): SET THE SCENE FOR THE MYSTERY
Brainstorming: Discuss keywords:
stately home(mansion),aristocracy,heir(heir),impostor(impostor),proof(proof).Anticipation: Present the character map (page 2) and ask students to guess their roles (Who is the hero? The villain?).
2. During listening (~40 min): FOLLOW THE INVESTIGATION
Fragmented listening in 3 acts to manage length and complexity:
Act 1 (The Mystery): Listen until the discovery of the portrait and the meeting with Angela. Pause: "What is the connection between Jessica and the portrait?".
Act 2 (The Investigation): Listen until the disappearance of the letter and the photo. Pause: "Who are the suspects? What are they trying to hide?".
Act 3 (The Resolution): Listen to the rest for the outcome and the final twist.
3. After listening (~15-20 min): UNRAVEL THE PLOT
Discussion: "Who was the real villain: Diana or Bernard? Why? What was the biggest surprise?".
Synthesis Task: In groups, create a diagram or a timeline tracing Diana's machinations (meeting with Angela, surgery, murder of the mother, etc.).
Adaptations
To simplify: Provide a "Who's who?" sheet to complete during listening (Who is Diana? Who is Grace?). Reveal twists one by one with the teacher.
To go further: Organize a mock trial where students play the roles of defense lawyers (for Bernard) and prosecution (for Diana), using elements from the story as evidence.
