SYNOPSIS

SYNOPSIS

“Tune In”, is an English daytime television programme, presented by on and off screen couple; Trevor and Judy. In this episode the resident chef Egon Reenie will be cooking a Spanish omelette in the studio.Our fashion expert, Linda Lovitt will be giving one of our audience members a make-over. And last but not least, we have the competition; one of their lucky viewers will get the chance to find himself a girlfriend and go on a date in “Cupid’s Corner”. But with the presenters constantly arguing off camera, will we ever get through the show? Tune in and find out!

AIMTo understand the concept of the play and be introduced to the characters.

WORKSHEET 1Get the students to read the information about the TV programme. Ensure that they understand that the theatre play will be the events of a TV programme, both on and off screen. The students will play the part of the studio audience. TRACK 22 – SUSIE’S INTROWhen they have read the information they can listen to TRACK 22. Susie is the stage manager and it’s her job to get the audience to join in and clap etc. When they have heard the recording, they can answer the questions in BOX 1 and then write a correct version of the sentences in BOX 2.ANSWERS: BOX 1 - 1) FALSE – Judy + Trevor, 2) Tune In, 3) ITV1 London/Wednesday 7th July/11.30am -12.30pm, 4) TRUE, 5) Stage manager + technician, 6) bBOX 2 – a) Anne chooses one of 3 boys, b) The show is sponsored by Roche Chocolates, c) The Chef’s name is Egon Reenie, d) Agony aunt will talk about the audience’s problems and worries, e) Susie loves Bobby Billions, f) Linda Lovitt looks at the fashion for 2010-11Bobby Billions is one of the guests on the show, the students can read the information about him and look at the interview, what do they think the questions might have been?ANSWERS: 1) How are you? 2) I’m a big fan of yours. 3) Where are you touring? 4) Do you have a girlfriend? (They can be more creative as long as their answers fit the questions!)

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TUNE IN – TEACHER’S NOTES

AIMTo write a recipe for a Spanish omelette and listen to an interview with Trevor and the Agony Aunt

WORKSHEET 2BOX 1 Match the verbs with the definition. ANSWERS: 1) d, 2) a, 3) b, 4) cBOX 2 Write the names of the ingredients. ANSWERS: 1) Olive Oil, 2) Egg, 3) onion, 4) Potato, 5) Salt & pepperBOX 3 Write the recipe in 5 steps. ANSWER: 1) Peel the potato and the onion and chop them. 2) Fry the onion and potato in a little olive oil. 3) Beat the eggs and add a little salt and pepper. 4) Pour the egg into the frying pan with the potato and onion. 5) Cook for 5 minutes then turn.

TRACK 23 – TREVOR’S INTERVIEW WITH THE AGONY AUNTEnsure that the students understand that Trevor and Judy are a couple and although they may appear happy on screen, off screen they have problems. Listen to TRACK 23, the students can then decide what advice they would give to Trevor, they can also speculate as to what is causing the problem.

TRACK 23 – TREVOR’S INTERVIEW WITH THE AGONY AUNT

TRACK 22 – SUSIE’S INTRO

TRACK 22 – TUNE IN - SUSIE’S INTRO

O.K everyone sit down, ready? Hello and good morning. So, today you are our audience for Tune In, so everybody - Woo! Right, we aren’t very awake this morning, come on wake up, we need you to join in with the Show. I am so excited, because today we have Bobby Billions on the show. I love Bobby Billions!! Ok, everyone, it's time to meet the stars. Here’s Judy and Trevor. Ready to go on the air, 3,2,1 action!


TUNE IN– TEACHER’S NOTES & LYRICS

N.BWe’ve included a poster which you can fill in and display in your school, library or cultural centre

TRACK 23 – TUNE IN - SCRIPT

Trevor So, it's time to look at your letters, and some problems you have been having. It's time to bring on our Agony Aunt Claire.

Claire Hello everyone, hello Trevor.

Trevor Actually Claire, I have a problem, Judy seems to be upset with me and I don’t know what I have done

Claire Maybe Trevor it’s what you haven’t done. Have you told her you love her recently?

Trevor No

Claire Have you told her she looks beautiful?

Trevor No

Claire Trevor! You need to make her feel loved……Studio audience, what could he do to make things up with Judy? How could he show Judy he loves her?

Trevor Well I have written a poem, Judy, Judy, Judy, I love you truly,

Forever, ever, ever, I love you Trevor

AIMTo understand the “Fashion Expert” and “Cupid’s Corner” elements of the show.

WORKSHEET 3 Get the students to look at the pictures of the different fashion styles and see if they can match the names with the pictures. Then they can talk about the discussion questions.ANSWERS:1) J, 2) E, 3) F, 4) A, 5) D, 6) H, 7) I, 8) B, 9) G, 10) CCupid’s Corner is a competition where the female contestant Anne asks three boys three questions. They can’t see Anne, but they hope to be chosen by her to go on a romantic date. Get the students to read all the information and decide which boy they think would be the best match for Ann.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SHOWS FOR BIG GROUPS

A clear space of 3m x 4m. If there is a stage, the stage must be no more than 1m high. The space must be empty of furniture/children when the actors arrive.

A small table.

4 x chairs (adult sized)

2 x plug sockets in the performance space for the sound and light equipment.

General lighting.

The actors need 1 hour to set up the lights, music and sound, and 45 minutes to set down.

GUIDELINES FOR A SUCCESSFUL SHOW

In order for the children to enjoy and follow the play performed in another language, we recommend the following guidelines:

Ensure that the students have done at least some preparation from the Workpack, so that they know who the characters are and are familiar with the story.

To avoid distraction, limit the number of times teachers or students need to enter/leave the room during the performance.

The students will be asked to be quiet and listen in some moments and asked to participate in others. Please ask all teachers/monitors/parents present during the session to encourage the students to be a good audience and respect the actors.

Turn off all mobile phones.

No eating or drinking.

TUNE IN- TEACHER’S NOTES – TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES


N.B We’ve included a poster which you can fill in and display in your school, library or cultural centre

WORKSHEET

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TUNE IN

ITV1 LondonTUNE INWednesday 07 July 11:30am - 12:30pm Presented by Trevor Schofield and Judy Whitby and guest staring Pop Star Bobby Billions. Also on the show, Chef Egon Reenie heads up another Tune In - Cook In, our new fashion expert Linda Lovitt will be here to look at the styles for 2010-11 and of course, our very own Agony Aunt is here to help you with your worries and problems. And there’s romance in “Cupid’s corner” as Anne, gets to choose from one of our three lucky boys.

SPONSORED BY ROCHE CHOCOLATES

1) Judy and Susie are the presenters. TRUE/FALSE

2) What is the name of the show?

3) What channel/ day/ time is the show on?

4) Bobby Billions is a pop star. TRUE/FALSE

5) What is Susie’s job?

6) What does “go on the air” mean?a) Talk to the audienceb) To start live television recordingc) Open the window

a) Three boys choose Anne

b) The show is sponsored by Bobby Billions

c) The Chef’s name is Egon Cook

d) Agony Aunt will do some cooking

e) Susie loves Trevor

f) Linda Lovitt looks at the food for 2010-11

Answer the questions in BOX 1 and correct the sentences in BOX 2

Music

Susie FoxStage manager and technician

O.K everyone sit down, ready? Hello and good morning. So, today you are our audience for Tune In, so everybody - Woo! Right, we aren’t very awake this morning, come on wake up, we need you to join in with the Show. I am so excited, because today we have Bobby Billions on the show. I love Bobby Billions!! Ok, everyone, it's time to meet the stars. Here’s Judy and Trevor. Ready to go on the air, 3,2,1 action!

Bobby BillionsWorld famous pop star is here to tell us about his latest record and perform his number 1 hit song.

1) Susie

Bobby I’m fine, great to be here on Tune In,

2) Susie

Bobby Well, thanks. Good to meet the fans

3) Susie

Bobby Well, we are touring Britain……

4) Susie

Bobby I am married

TRACK 22 – SUSIE’S INTRO

Write what you think the questions were

BOX 1 BOX 2

Chef Egon ReenieCooks a Spanish Omelette. So simple but oh so delicious!

FOOD

1) To chop

2) To beat

3) To fry

4) To peel

a) To mix very fast with a fork

b) To cook with oil

c) To remove the skin

d) To cut into small pieces

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Trevor So, it's time to look at your letters, and some problems you have been having. It's time to

bring on Agony Aunt Claire.

Claire Hello everyone, hello Trevor.

Trevor Actually Claire, I have a problem, Judy seems to be upset with me and I don’t know what I have done

Claire Maybe Trevor it’s what you haven’t done. Have you told her you love her recently?

Trevor No

Claire Have you told her she looks beautiful?

Trevor No

Claire Trevor! You need to make her feel loved……Studio audience, what could he do to make things up with Judy? How could he show Judy he loves her?

Trevor Well I have written a poem, Judy, Judy, Judy, I love you truly,

Forever, ever, ever, I love you Trevor

Agony Aunt

Claire Stockton PHDOur resident Agony Aunt and Psychologist joins us to help you with your problems

Trevor and Judy are a couple, but their on-screen relationship is very different from their relationship off screen.

What advise would you give to Trevor?

TRACK 23 – AGONY AUNT

BOX 1 - Match the verbs with the definitions

BOX 3 - Describe how to make a Spanish Omelette in 5 steps

WORKSHEET

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TUNE IN

BOX 2 – The ingredients

TUNE IN


Fashion

1) Have you ever bought just something because it was fashionable? If so, what? 2) Does the fashion industry exist mainly to persuade people to spend money on things they do

not really need?1) Some fashion models refuse to advertise products involving animal cruelty such as cosmetics

and fur coats. Would you buy such products?1) Would you like to be a fashion model if you were offered the opportunity?2) Which countries have the best and worst fashions in clothes?

FOOD

Fashion Expert- Linda LovittEveryone’s fashion, style and beauty guru, helps our studio audience find their own sense of style.

A) B) C) D) E)

F) G) H) I) J)

Match the pictures with the styles

Discussion questions

RELATIONSHIPS

Anne – Cupid Corner contestantAnne likes pop and hip hop music, going to restaurants, watching football, the beach and drinking cava. She loves cats and dancing. She is a vegetarian.

1) Where would you take me on a romantic date?2) I love the all the different languages in Spain. Can

you say something to me in a Spanish, Catalan or Basque?

3) I love music and dancing. What kind of music do you like and can you dance?

1) Hello Anne, I’d take you to watch the football, and then to a romantic restaurant 2) Jo sóc l’home del teus somnis3) Actually, I’m a professional dancer

1) Hi Anne, I’d take you out for a hamburger with a big group of friends2) Maite zaitut3) I like hip hop music but I hate dancing.

1) I’d take you to the beach to drink cava and watch the sun set.2) Espero que me escojas a mi.3) I like classical music and ballroom dancing

Andrew

Kevin

Mark

Read the information about the contestants and decide which boy Anne should choose

WORKSHEET

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TUNE IN


Post show Questionnaire

Comment on the things you liked about the show.Comment on the things you liked about the show.

Circle which statements are true

I understood everything it was boring I didn’t understand the story

I understood the story but not all the words I saw Tune In

It was funny I liked the music

Circle which statements are true

I understood everything it was boring I didn’t understand the story

I understood the story but not all the words I saw Tune In

It was funny I liked the music

Would you like to see another Blue Mango show? Yes Don’t knowNo

Why?

Would you like to see another Blue Mango show? Yes Don’t knowNo

Why?

Comment on the things you didn’t like about the show.Comment on the things you didn’t like about the show.

Who was your favourite character?

What was your favourite moment?

Why was Judy so upset with Trevor?

Who was your favourite character?

What was your favourite moment?

Why was Judy so upset with Trevor?

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