Dracula

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Tâche finale : écrire une adaptation de Dracula

Dracula

Abraham "Bram" Stoker (8 November 1847 – 20 April 1912) was an Irish writer. In 1897, he published his most famous novel "Dracula".

Tâche intermédiaire : écrire le résumé d'une histoire

A. A British Classic

a. Global comprehension

• Look at the document (page layout, source). What sort of document is it? • Read the text and find: - the place of the action- the date and time of day- the names of the characters- the main actions in the extract

1. The Main CHaracter

• Underline all the body parts mentioned in the extract. In French, make the physical portrait of Count Dracula.• Find some clues about the narrator. Give a translation of the word “Journal”.• Pick up the narrator’s physical reactions to his encounter with the count. What does it say about the Count? What does it say about the narrator?• What can you say about the atmosphere of this extract?• Give a title to the extract.

B. DEtailed comprehension

1. The Main CHaracter

• Listen to the recording and pay attention to noises and voices. • How many persons are speaking? Who are they? • What is the atmosphere of the scene?

a. Global comprehension

2. The plot

• Introduce the characters. Name Job He wants … • Compare Bram Stoker’s description of Dracula and BBC One‘s Dracula. Do you think the character of the TV series is similar to the one in the book?• In French, explain what the conversation is about.

B. Detailed comprehension

2. The plot

- However I'm afraid I will be leaving here tomorrow. I have to return to England immediately. - People here they are soul narrow. I wither among them. Hum, they are without …, they are without flavour. - I'm a lawyer. I'm not a teacher. - You are staying. It has already been agreed. - I do not drink. Wine.- The property has been purchased in your name. Everything is in order; I need only your signature on a few documents. Carfax Abbey will be yours. - Simply remaining on my side and I shall… absorb you.

• Listen again and match each sentence with his sentences.

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Write the back cover synopsis for a re-edition of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. (About 100 words)

Task 1

Tâche intermédiaire : faire un exposé préparé

B. Modern versions

a. anticipating

• Look at the document. What type of document is it? Justify by naming the different elements composing the document.• What hypotheses can you make about the themes of this film?

1. adapting bram stoker's novel

• Watch the video. What sort of video is it? • What is the subject of the video? What is its purpose?

B. Global comprehension

1. Adapting Bram Stoker'snovel

• Watch the video again and find:- the period of time - the place the characters and the relationships between themthe elements of the plot • Use the grid to write a synopsis of the film in French.

C. detailed comprehension

1. Adapting Bram Stoker'snovel

a. Choose a poster and look at it carefully. How is this adaptation different from the original story? Justify by explaining some elements of the poster.b. Watch the trailer and write a synopsis of the film. c. Read some of the film reviews for inspiration, and then write your own review.

2. successful transpositions?

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Present your film to your classmate and express your opinion.You might use your notes from the previous exercises.

Task 2

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You are a script writer. You want to adapt Bram Stoker’s Dracula for film or TV series.Write a draft of your script that will explain the characteristics of the characters, the concept of your adaptation (time and place of the action, etc.) and the themes that you want to feature (love, vengeance, etc.)Your draft must be about 150 words long and must be convincing!

FINAL TASK

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