Mini movies
The prom
Kick-off
High school students have a prom at the end of the school year. Why is this an important event?
Make notes on what you know, then watch Sydney and her mother talking about her prom.
Getting the gist
Listen and answer the following questions.
- What does Sydney mean when she says that they have their own royalty?
- How does Sydney’s mother describe the prom?
- What has Sydney done to prepare for the prom?
- Why does Sydney’s mother become emotional at the end?