2/28/2021

March is here. Spring into Action ... and Assertion!

 







Alisha, 14, student in a French Vocational school
in Argenteuil
(in the Northwestern suburbs of Paris), 
bullied, tortured, assassinated
...

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1961
STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you know this logo?



ACTION 1

1)What is Peace Corps?
2)Which US president supported 
the creation of this organization?
3) Do you basically share the idea
behind Peace Corps? Why?


ACTION 2
Watch, listen and lean more.
Answer the questions below.



1) How many Americans have served
in the Peace Corps?
2) How long can you volunteer in the Peace Corps?
3) What do American volunteers usually bring when they serve in the Peace Corps?



1845
STARTER
Look and describe.
Can you locate this place and recognize the flag?



ACTION 1
Watch, listen and take notes.
Write 5 to 10 facts you would like to remember
about this state.
Here are some questions to help you!

1) What is Florida's nickname?
2) What fruits are grown in Florida?
3) When was Florida discovered?
4) What famous amusement park
can you visit in Florida?



ACTION 2
Discover what you can do there!



1) Have you already been to Florida?
2) Which attraction would you like to visit in Florida?





STARTER
Describe, look and react.
How do you appreciate these 2 videos?
According to you, is there one more attractive/effective/striking than the other?
Why? 
Compare and speak your mind.

VIDEO 1

VIDEO 2


ACTION 1
Read, describe and report.


ACTION 2
Watch, listen and report.
How does youth feel concerned with Wild Life
on Earth?

*Link broken
to be replaced soon.








1931
A national anthem was adopted on that day!

STARTER
Listen and identify the tune.
Do you recognize this famous national anthem?


ACTION 1
Discover more.
Take the notes you want to remember.
Here are some questions to help you!

1)When did it all start?
 2) Who was Francis Scott Key? (job)
3) What did he do?


ACTION 2
Listen and understand.
Listen to the anthem now.




 What is the national anthem of your country?
 Do you know the history 
of 
your country's national anthem?




STARTER
Look and describe.
Can you locate this place and recognize the flag?






ACTION 1
Tell about Cornish heritage and traditions.

About the Story of St Piran...


1) Who were St Piran's first three disciples?
 2) Which metal is St Piran said to have discovered? (gold? silver? tin?)

***

ACTION 2
Listen Watch, listen... and enjoy!
Tell about Cornish heritage and traditions.





ACTION+
Want to taste St Piran's pastry?


ACTION++
Want to travel...one day?
Discover 10 Top places in Cornwal!






STARTER
Look and describe.


           

ACTION 1
Discover 9 things you didn't know...


ACTION 2
Watch, listen and... test yourself!


How do you eat your Oreos?


ACTION+
Want to taste Homemade Oreo cookies?








Alexander Graham Bell


 Was Granted a Patent for his Invention, 
the Telephone.




Listen and understand.
https://youtu.be/JsRt5lBdBfE


Test your memory and your understanding.

1) Where was Alexander Graham Bell born?
 
a-Ireland.
b-Scotland.
c-The United States.
d-England.

2) What was AGB interested in?

a-the science of light.
b-the science of smell.
c-the science of taste.
d-the science of sound.

 3) What instrument did he play?

a-the guitar.
b-the piano.
c-the violin.
d-the flute.

 4) Who began to lose her hearing 
when he was a teenager?

a-his grandmother.
b-his aunt.
c-his cousin.
d-his mother.

 5)  How old was AGB when he created
his first invention?

a-14.
b-12.
c-16.
d-10.

 6)  Where did AGB's family first move?

a-the United States.
b-Australia.
c-France.
d-Canada.






STARTER
LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND.
a-Listen to the song
and write the correct words.
(Unjumble the words!).
b-What do you understand of
the message conveyed?
Explain it in your own words.


This is a man's world, this is a man's ........................ (DORLW)


But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a ........................... (MOWNA)or a girl


You see, man made the ....................(SCRA) to take us over the road


Man made the ........................(SINTRA) to carry heavy loads


Man made electric ..........................(TLHGI) to take us out of the dark


Man made the ............................(TABO) for the water, like Noah made the ark

This is a man's, a man's, a man's world


But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl


Man thinks about a little ............................... (YABB) girls and a baby boys


Man makes then happy 'cause man makes them .............................(YTSO)


And after .......................... (NAM) has made everything, everything he can


You know that man makes ....................... (EYOMN) to buy from other man


This is a man's world
But it wouldn't be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl
                  He's lost in the wilderness.
He's lost in bitterness.    

  ACTION 1
WATCH AND REACT.


ACTION 2
LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND.
https://blog.esllibrary.com/wp-content/uploads/Womens-Day.mp3

1° Listen to the recording once. 
2° Listen to the recording again
and take notes of key-words
by classifying them:

Women's actions / Key dates / Working conditions
 / Women's demands / Types of celebrations.

3° Make a timeline and recap the information 
you gathered.


[Optional]
https://kids.britannica.com/kids/article/International-Womens-Day/602161

https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/03/07/international-womens-day-2019-balanceforbetter-theme/2904077002/


ACTION 3
ART HISTORY

a) LOOK, DESCRIBE AND COMMENT.
Does this image of a woman ring a bell?


b) 

STEP 1
LOOK AND COMPARE.




STEP 2
INVESTIGATE
 AND
BECOME AN EXPERT

In French

http://plusquundevoir.blogspot.com/2015/06/we-can-do-it-3eme-hda.html
http://lesensdesimages.com/2014/06/18/analyser-une-affiche-we-can-do-it-1943/

In English
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kendall-jenner-rosie-riveter-rock-the-vote https://eu.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/onpolitics/2016/07/25/kendall-jenner-millennials-rock-the-vote/87520354/
https://thesocietypages.org/socimages/2011/01/04/myth-making-and-the-we-can-do-it-poster/
https://www.history.com/news/rosie-the-riveter-inspiration



 ACTION +
Find an original or creative idea...

OPTION 1
 ...to support women's heritage.

OPTION 2
 ...to bring to light a girl or woman of importance in today's society.



  
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
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MISSION IN ENGLISH [CER A2-A2+]
Your skill : Write and react.
Subject : Make a creative presentation of your favourite woman.
School year 2019/2020








A1
A2
A2+
A
COMPETENCE PRAGMATIQUE



1.
Tu as exécuté la tâche en intégrant les éléments attendus [format/il-lustration/couleur(s)/nom de la personnalité féminine/attraction/mots sélectionnés liés aux données biographiques et aux citations du personnage choisi].
/2
/3
/4
2.
Tu as présenté un travail soigné, organisé et lisible.
/1
/2
/3
B
COMPETENCE SOCIOLINGUISTIQUE



3.
Tu as fourni des renseignements justes et/ou pertinents de nature culturelle [repères biographiques, artistiques, littéraires, politiques ou autres].
/1
/2
/3
C
COMPETENCE LINGUISTIQUE



4.
Tu as réinvesti ou recherché du vocabulaire et l’as bien adapté.
/1
/2
/3
5.
Tu as construit des phrases correctes [grammaire/syntaxe].
/1
/2
/3
6.
Tu as produit des phrases avec une orthographe correcte.
/0.5
/1
/2
7.
Tu as exprimé des idées riches et variées.
/0.5
/1
/2


*Très bonne maîtrise : 19/20-20/20.
*Maîtrise satisfaisante : 13/20-18/20.
*Maîtrise fragile : 08/20-12/20.
*Maîtrise insuffisante : 00/20-07/20.
/7
/13
/20


Break Time for Help and for the Best!

STEP 1
Choose your iconic woman.

STEP 2
Read her biography.

STEP 3
Read
her speeches, quotes, song lyrics or else.
[Search in an internet Search engine.]

STEP 4
Use
a digital device.

***
You may use...

... Wordle.
Harriet Tubman Wordle Cloud by Samantha Michael | TpT

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... Tagul.
I Have a Dream Activity Pack - Mister G's Teacher Resources

Photography word cloud png, Picture #532946 photography word cloud png

Girl Power Word Cloud — Stock Vector © arloo #181076492

Girl Power Word Cloud On A White Background. Royalty Free Cliparts ...


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INSPIRATIONAL SONGS

WOMEN'S TRIBUTE

WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT











TEENAGE GIRLS' TALENT


STEP 5
Share and send
your digital work to your teacher.





'She'
Made her Debut
at the American Toy Fair (NY)
1959


STARTER
Look and guess.
Do you recognize this doll?






It is estimated that over a billion Barbie dolls have been sold in over 150 countries.


ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.

https://youtu.be/VIfJiqbgHDY
***

Test your memory and your understanding.
1) Where does the name 'Barbie' come from?
2) What did the first Barbie wear?
3) What colour was her hair?
4) What happened to Barbie in 2004?

ACTION 2
Learn about Toys vocabulary.

https://youtu.be/TbAYgsYN5rc

ACTION 3

1) Did you have a pet toy when you were a baby?
2) What was your favourite toy
when you were a child?
3) Have kept these toys?
If yes, where are they sheltered?





1955
Alexander Fleming died.




STARTER
Look and read.
Does it ring a bell?
Have you ever heard of him
 and his discovery?





https://youtu.be/0t_hrtju4eA

Want to go further with...
accidental discoveries that you should thankful for
[Optional]
https://youtu.be/UiUcn06f4zA


ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.
Find the answers to the following questions.

1) What nationality was Alexander Fleming?
2) What did he discover?
3) How did he discover it?
4) What happened in 1945?

For the Explorers
https://youtu.be/ZEkg1LOsUuE

For the Bold and the Experts


ACTION 2
Watch, listen and understand.
1) Where are bacteria found?
2) Are they all harmful? How is that?
3) How are bad bacteria fought against?
4) Which are the Super bacteria?
5) Finally, is the fight against bacteria hopeless?


ACTION+
Are you a Science geek
and
want to challenge yourself with the Virus riddle
for the Bold and the Experts?
Spongebob Squarepants Good Luck GIF - Find & Share on GIPHY







STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you recognize this flag?



this island
became independent from the United Kingdom.

ACTION 1
Look, read and discover.
Which island is it?
How is called in French?
Where is it located?
What is its capital?
What is its population composed of?




ACTION 2
Watch and dis
cover.
What the 7 facts that you learn about this island?

ACTION 3
Watch and visit.
Which places do you feel like visiting? Why?


ACTION 4
1) Have you ever been to Mauritius?

2) Have you ever been to an exotic place?

3)  Which (other) exotic place(s) would you like to visit?





March 14
Pi Day



ACTION 1
Look and read.

Does it ring a bell?
Have you ever heard of 'Pi'?


March 14 
is 
Pi Day 
because the month/day date format for March 14 is 3/14 and it corresponds to
the first three digits of Pi.



ACTION 2
Watch, listen and learn maths...
in English.
https://youtu.be/9a5vHXsUvUw



[Optional]
https://youtu.be/eVm063xmnow
https://youtu.be/VmWVXOIQblM

ACTION 3

1) Do you like maths?
2) Are you good at maths?
3) What do you like exactly?












ACTION 1
Watch, listen and learn.

1) Where do giant pandas live?
2) What do giant pandas eat?
3) How much time do giant pandas
spend eating?
4) How much does a newborn panda weigh?

5) What happened to giant pandas 
in the 1980s?

ACTION 2
Go further in your knowledge...
[Optional]




[Optional]




Save The Date White Block Calendar For St Patrick S Day, March ...



Make a digital Saint Patrick's File!

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20

1) You have accomplished the task /2.
2) You have presented a beautiful, neat 
and clear work /6.
3) You have completed your file
   with a relevant contents /6.
4) You have used a proper language /6.



Break Time for Help and for the Best!

Use
or

***
otherwise you may... 
do a slideshow
or
complete a Word or Open Office.


STARTER


***


ACTION 1
Watch ad answer the questions.


ACTION 2
Discover Irish words and accent ...








ACTION 3
Enjoy a virtual trip.

ACTION 4
1) Have you ever been to Ireland?
If yes, when and where?
2) If not, where would you like to go and visit after watching the virtual trip in ACTION 3?
3) Have you already visited 
other English-speaking countries? 
When? Where? What did you enjoy most?



***
Like to cook?
[Optional]




STARTERS/APPETIZERS




MAINS












DESERT OR SNACK WITH TEA





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STARTER
Watch, listen and think.
What do you want to remember?

Keep Calm And Smile Posters & Photo Prints | Zazzle



ACTION 1
Watch, listen and think for yourself.
What makes YOU happy?




ACTION 2
Watch, read
and 
review your understanding of emojis.



[Optional]



ACTION+
[Optional]
Keep Calm and Posters Generator, Maker For Free ...

Dude I was listening to music and they dance perfectly to any song ...














STARTER
Listen and explain.
How can you take part?
An experiment in collaborative storytelling for onboarding






ACTION 1

Listen and take tips.
What is a good-story teller?




ACTION 2

Listen and enjoy story telling kid champions.







March 20
1852
"Uncle Tom's Cabin
Published

STARTER
Look, read and tell.

Have you ever heard of that book 
or seen a film adaptation?
Who is the author?
Which period of US history
does the story deal with?




ACTION 1
Learn
 about the book...




[Optional]





ACTION 2
...and its author.



https://youtu.be/5DILeHp4KPc


***
1) What is Uncle Tom's Cabin about?
2) Was the book a success?
3) Do you see any link(s) between the contents of book and the author's life?






***
March 21
World Poetry Day

STARTER
Watch, listen and discover.

https://youtu.be/4K8c28llVxc
https://youtu.be/wxmJHPDBmSc


ACTION 1
Listen, read and feel.

If By Rudyard Kipling - Parchment Style Art Print by Ginny Gaura
https://youtu.be/sSSqc1qG238

***
Study the poem

Step 1
Let's talk about StRuCtUrE!
The poem has parts with
 enjambments and caesurae.
11 and 10 syllables rotating.

1) What's the title of the poem?
2) What does this title infer?
How do you interpret it?

3) How many stanzas does the poem contain?
4) How many lines does the poem contain
in each stanza?

5) What is the rhyme scheme?
Dost thou knoweth Rhyme Scheme? - Sonnets from the Bard

6) How does the last line of the fourth stanza 
of the poem end?


Step 2
Let's talk about Style!
This poem is said to be a 'didactic poem' 
that aims at teaching life and values
(science, philosophy, love, skills, crafts, etc.)
from the *didactic verses.

What is 'didactic"?
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english-thesaurus/didactic


***
7) Can you find words or sentences
related to these ideas?


Step 3
Let's talk about Contents and Meaning!

8) Who is speaking?
9) Who is the person referring to?
10) Which virtues does the poem celebrate?
Quote the right words or lines.
***
Need some help?
MANHOOD
TIME
LEADERSHIP
DREAMS
PATIENCE
ATTITUDE TOWARDS LIFE
IDEAL CHARACTERISTICS

11) Find a hyperbole at the very end of the poem.

What is 'a hyperbole'?

Hyperbole | Teaching writing, Teaching, Teaching reading


Go further...
rabia (rabia5985) on Pinterest
12) Find an 'anaphora' in the poem.
Anaphora by amethystsmile870 on DeviantArt
Rhetorical Devices. Anaphora-Definition is the repetition of words ...


Step 4
Let's talk about your impressions!

What do you feel about this poem?
Does it touch you or not?



Check your knowldege
https://www.enotes.com/homework-help/want-message-given-by-poem-428597

***
Who inspired the 'If' poem?

https://prezi.com/jeuzhoioqmnb/if-by-rudyard-kipling/



ACTION 2 
Discover the author.

For the Adventurers

https://youtu.be/UuQDaY6FXA4


For the Explorers
https://youtu.be/0MugxKfQfuA

For the Bold and  the Experts
https://youtu.be/wmhTzYrvLu4


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International Day of Forests 2020 Theme: “Forests and Biodiversity ...


STARTER
Watch, listen and discover.

https://youtu.be/wSGqpNTXjHs


https://justlearning.in/trending-articles/worlds-forest-day-2020-theme-sustainability-and-the-un-strategic-plan/2020/03/17/ 




ACTION 1
Watch, listen and report.
What is Biodiversity and its contribution to
Earth balance?


ACTION 2
Watch, listen and report.
What do forest bring Nature end Mankind?







International Colour Day - Wikipedia


STARTER
Read and discover.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Colour_Day


ACTION 1
Learn and test.



[Optional]

1) Do you have a favourite colour
or several ones?
2) Which is it/are they? Why?
What is/are the effect(s) on you?
3) Do you have a fetish colour that you wear
on the same occasion?


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