CP: Inside A $4M 23,500 SQFT Mega Castle With Batman’s Office & Secret Tunnels

Class Plans
Featured Image

Set the Scene:

Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of the activity. Please consider the following:

  • Have you ever dreamed of living in a luxurious castle with unique features and designs?
  • What do you think it would be like to have a private office, a secret passageway, or a wine cellar in your home?
  • How do you think the design and features of a bespoke castle like Castle Bristle Cone reflect the personality and preferences of its owner?
  • What do you think is the most important feature of a home, and how does Castle Bristle Cone meet or exceed those expectations?
  • Have you ever visited a castle or a luxurious mansion, and what were your impressions of the experience?

Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:

Look at the featured image of Castle Bristle Cone. What do you see in the image? What do you think this activity will be about based on this image? Please consider the following questions:

  • What are the notable features of the castle’s exterior design?
  • What do you think the interior of the castle might look like based on the exterior?
  • What kind of activities or events do you think might take place in a castle like this?

Introduction:

Please read the introduction to the activity, which describes Castle Bristle Cone as a 23,500 square foot bespoke castle with 10 beds, 13 bathrooms, a pool, and numerous luxurious features.

Video Engagement:

Watch the video associated with the activity, “Inside A $4M 23,500 SQFT Mega Castle With Batman’s Office & Secret Tunnels,” available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qOYY2Jv2EU or visit the original post at https://maestrocursos.com.br/quizzed-esl-activities/inside-a-4m-23500-sqft-mega-castle-with-batmans-office-secret-tunnels/.

Please pause the video at the following strategic points and consider the following questions:

  1. Pause at 2:00 minutes: What are your initial impressions of the castle’s design and features? What do you think is the most unique or interesting aspect of the castle so far?
  2. Pause at 5:00 minutes: How do you think the castle’s interior design reflects the personality and preferences of its owner? What kind of person do you think would live in a castle like this?
  3. Pause at 8:00 minutes: What do you think is the most impressive or luxurious feature of the castle so far? How does it compare to your expectations of a bespoke castle?

Vocabulary and Grammar Focus:

Please review the key vocabulary and grammar focus sections, which cover terms such as “bespoke,” “handcarved,” “parlor,” and “relative clauses.” Complete the vocabulary quiz and grammar quiz to test your understanding of these concepts.

Conclusion:

Thank you for participating in this activity! We hope you enjoyed learning about Castle Bristle Cone and its unique features and designs. Please consider the following questions to conclude the activity:

  • What did you learn about bespoke castles and their design features?
  • How do you think the use of relative clauses can enhance your descriptions of features and locations?
  • What would you like to learn more about in future activities, and how can you apply what you learned today to your own life and interests?