Worksheet on The History Boys: Wit & Intellect in Sports Context
English
Grade 7
8 questions
~16 mins
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About This Worksheet
A worksheet focusing on The History Boys with an emphasis on wit and intellect, framed around sports themes, for Grade 7 students. It includes a scene summary, context guide, and a variety of analytical and creative writing questions.
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Worksheet on The History Boys: Wit & Intellect in Sports Context
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Grade Grade 7
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Scene Summary and Context Guide
In this scene from The History Boys, the characters discuss sports to illustrate themes of competition, strategy, and wit. The dialogue highlights how sports can serve as metaphors for intellectual battles and personal growth. The characters use sports terminology like 'game plan', 'score', and 'teamwork' to frame their conversations about life choices and academic pursuits. The scene exemplifies how humor and sharp insight are woven into discussions about sports, revealing deeper insights into human nature and societal expectations. The narrative employs quick wit and layered dialogue to challenge perceptions of success, intelligence, and morality, emphasizing how wit can be a powerful tool in both sports and life. For example, phrases like 'playing the field' and 'offside' are used metaphorically to comment on social relationships and moral dilemmas. Students should focus on how language is used to connect sports to broader themes of intellect and character.
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Questions
Answer the following questions based on the scene summary and context guide.
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Identify a metaphor used in the scene that connects sports to life challenges.
[2 marks]2.
Explain how wit is used to reveal character traits in the dialogue.
[4 marks]3.
Which literary device is predominant in the phrase 'playing the field' and what does it imply?
[2 marks]4.
How does the use of sports terminology contribute to the overall tone of the scene?
[2 marks]5.
Identify a line from the scene that demonstrates humor blended with intellectual insight.
[2 marks]6.
Create a short paragraph (around 150 words) describing a sport you think could serve as a metaphor for a personal challenge, using wit and strategy.
[4 marks]7.
Identify and explain a technique of humor used in the scene.
[2 marks]8.
Imagine you are a sports coach giving a motivational speech inspired by the scene. Write a 25-line speech that uses sports terminology to inspire teamwork and wit.
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- 12/31/2025
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- 12/31/2025
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