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Glee (pilot), Season 1 Episode 1

This episode is long; so feel free to stop part way through the video if you don’t have the time to complete it. The questions will guide our discussion in class. It may be helpful to look at them before, during, or after watching the video.

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High School Vocabulary

Crush: (noun) strong romantic feelings for someone

Glee Club: a singing and dancing performance club

Inspired: given reason, motivation, or creative energy to do something

Respected: honored and well treated by others

Symbolism: the secret or hidden meaning of something

Competitive: relating to competition, challenging because there are many players/people trying to win

Diverse: various, many different types

1.     Describe the setting of the episode. What is the place like and what kind of characters do we see in the show? Are they all part of the same social group?

2.     Which sports or groups do you think are most popular and/or competitive at the school?

3.     What is the Spanish teacher, Mr. Shuster inspired to do?

4.     Describe Rachel Berry, is she respected or liked at the school? BONUS: What is the symbolism of the gold star she always puts next to her name? What is her unusual family made up of? Who does she have a crush on?

5.     Is the cheerleading coach a competitive woman? In what other ways would you describe her?

6.     Where does Mr. Shuster find his perfect male lead singer? BONUS: Why is this student unsure about joining the glee club? Is he a part of any other club or team? BONUS: How does Mr. Shuster get him to join the club?

7.     Is the team diverse? Which students do you think are the most talented?

8.     What is the state of Mr. Shuster’s marriage? Do you think they’ve been happy with each other? What big news does Mr. Shuster’s wife, Terry, give him in this episode?

9.      Is the other glee club in the area skilled? Do you think this new, smaller team will have a chance to win the competitions?

10.  Why does Will Shuster decide to continue leading the Glee club?

11.  OPINION: What do you think of this show? Which character interests you most? How might you rate it out of 10 (1-10)?

12.  VOCABULARY: Is this school a competitive place? Is your school competitive? Compare and contrast the school in the show with your school in South Korea.

Character list:

(Mr.) Will Shuster: the Spanish teacher and the glee club coach

Terry: Will Shuster’s wife

Rachel Berry: the brunette female student that takes glee very seriously

Finn: the athlete male student who never wanted to be a part of glee