mardi 3 septembre 2019

U/You for Unique in Grade 8th! (Sept./Oct.)






LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND

For the Explorers

For the Bold and the Experts




READ AND UNDERSTAND

For the Explorers
https://www.ducksters.com/holidays/labor_day.php

For the Bold and the Experts
https://visual.ly/community/infographic/lifestyle/labor-day-america








This video may not be
 for
the faint-hearted!
[Attention,âmes sensibles, s'abstenir!]







ACTION+
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 


Option 1
Make
an ABC Job Book 
[Job name+description/presentation].

Option 2
Make a Report File on Labour Day.



STEP 1
On the first page,
write your ABC Job Checklist
[use different colours].

STEP 2
 Add titles in block letters
and
sub-titles in smaller letters.

STEP 3 
Write facts to remember.

STEP 4
Illustrate your report.

STEP 5
Write your name
followed by your class
into parenthesis
in the bottom right-hand corner
of your poster.





STARTER
LOOK AND TELL
What is the event above?

ACTION 1
a) Look and describe the photo below.
b) Give your impressions.


ACTION 2
LISTEN AND REPORT



... about the Memorial.




For the Adventurous

For the Explorers

For the Bold and the Experts




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ACTION+
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 

Make a Commemorative poster
of 9/11.



STEP 0
Make a draft first.

STEP 1
Use an A3-sized cardboard paper.

STEP 2
Write a title in block letters
and 
subtitles in smaller letters.

STEP 3
Write key pieces of information 
[=facts] related to the questions "When? Where? What? Who?].

STEP 4
Illustrate your poster
with
relevant pictures.

STEP 5
Write your name
followed by your class
into parenthesis
in the bottom right-hand corner
of your poster.



STARTER
Are you superstitious? 
Is the number 13 unlucky for you? 
Do you believe in horoscope?

Superstitions are a sort of magic: 
some people believe in them and some people do not. 
But actually almost everybody is fascinated by them!
What about you?

ACTION 1
 Watch the video with Stevie Wonder
and

 complete the song lyrics
with the words below. 
believe
broke
devil
strong
Bad
ladder
save
superstitious
believe
wash



Very  1  , writing’s on the wall,
Very superstitious,  2 ‘s about to fall,
Thirteen month old baby,  3  a looking a glass
Seven years of X luck, the good things in your past.

When you  4  in things that you don’t understand,
Then you suffer,
Superstition ain’t the wayVery superstitious,  5  your face and hands,
Rid me of the problem, do all that you can,
Keep me in a daydream, keep me going  6  ,
You don’t want to  7  me, sad is my song.

When you  8  in things that you don’t understand,
Then you suffer,
Superstition ain’t the way!

Very superstitious, nothing more to say,
Very superstitious, the  9  ‘s on his way,
Thirteen month old baby, broke a looking glass,
Seven years of bad luck, good things in your past

When you  10  in things that you don’t understand,

Then you suffer, 
 Superstition ain’t the way!    

ACTION 2
 Read the document below 
and 
answer the questions.
  1° What is the document?
2° Which event is it about?
3° How does each saying (=citation) begin with?
Do they express wishes or prohibitions? Give a clue.
4° Make a list of the verbs
 and a list of the nouns.
5° What do they correspond to? (Which topic?)

 Learn more about Friday 13th
 and
 react.

  6° What is the origin of 'Friday'?
7° What does this day symbolize?
 (give the name of a precious metal and an element of Nature)

 8°What does number 13 symbolize? 

 9° Tell two striking stories related to "Friday 13th. 
 10°
 And you? Are you superstitious? Why or why not?


ACTION+
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 
Tell a striking story
 related to Friday 13th
in your own video!



STARTER
READ AND UNDERSTAND
What does the motto below mean?





ACTION 1
Read and get involved.


For the Adventurers
Read and answer the questions below.

1. Which date can you read?
2. What is the event on that day?
3. What's the problem?
4. What are the actions?
5. Which action would you choose?
Why?


For the Explorers
Look, describe and explain.


For the Bold and the Experts

a) Watch, listen and report.


b) Read, explain and react.





ACTION 2
WATCH AND UNDERSTAND.


a) Watch, listen and complete
the song lyrics.

Chorus :
We're going GREEN (X2)
We're gonna' take care of the Earth, We're going GREEN
You can go GREEN at your home or school
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, ……………………………………………..

Be careful how long you …………………………………………………………………………………..
You don't need to stand there for …………………………………………………………………………….!
Turn off the water when ………………………………………………………………………………………….
...and only use the necessary energy
………………………………………………………………. when they're not in use
Think how much …………………………………… you produce!
Take quick drinks, Walk to school, REDUCING energy is really cool!
Pull out plugs when you're not using them
……………………………………………………………… every now and then
Throw away litter, Pick up trash, ..and you'll save the Earth in a flash!

Chorus
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, ……………………………………………..


Reuse stuff when you're OUT and ABOUT
If you can use it again, …………………………………………………………………………………..!
REUSE …………………………………, REUSE …………………………………,
REUSE containers, REUSE rags
DONATE …………………………………. so someone else can use 'em!
DONATE …………………………………, Don't just lose 'em!

Chorus
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE, ……………………………………………..

Just throwing away is …………………………………………………..
RECYCLE some things to make new stuff!
…………………………….., …………………………….., …………………………….. too
………………………….., cardboard., …………………………….. , CDs, and DVDs
Light bulbs, cartridges, and ……………………………..
Laptops, …………………………….., and the news, lots of METALS you can choose
We're going GREEN

b) Watch, listen and report.


ACTION+
Make a poster for Climate Strike.
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 


1) Take a A3-sized cardboard paper.
2) Write the event title and its date 
at the bottom of the poster.
3) Find relevant slogans
[5 at least].
4) Find accurate pictures.
5) Write your name
followed by your class
into parenthesis
in the bottom right-hand corner
of your poster.



STARTER
Watch and describe.




ACTION 1
Watch, listen and
catch the atmosphere and first impressions!

ACTION 2
Want to follow
the RWC match schedules?
Are you Rugby fan? 
If not,
what is/are the sports you like much?

 Which national rugby team has played so far?

ACTION 3
Watch and report.



What's behind
the Haka "war" cry and dance ritual?

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An heritage...

For the Adventurers

For the Explorers


For the Bold and the Experts



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STARTER
Look and describe.
Which former French president died?

















Sept. 15, 1945 - Oct. 1, 2019
74 yrs

LISTEN AND UNDERTSAND


READ AND UNDERTSAND
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-people-jessye-norman/us-opera-singer-jessye-norman-dies-at-74-idUSKBN1WF2CP








For the Adventurers 

For the Explorers 

For the Bold and the Experts






ACTION 1
Read and understand

1) What is the document?
2) What is the topic about?
3) Which digital social network
is "a smiley" associated with?
4) Do you agree with the statement?
Why or why not?
5) If you had a message to say with the word "smile", what would you say?

ACTION 2
Read and think

Which funny famous people or cartoon characters do you know?
Which is your favourite one, if any? Why?


ACTION+
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 


Option 1
Make a waterfall card
 to stick 
on the Wishing Wall in class.


Option 2
Make a poster with a big smiling Earth in the middle surrounded by the words "happy" and "smile" in different languages!
Add [rajouter] the event's date.
You can also add
a quote or a poem of your choice. 



(Don't forget to write your resources
and the name of the author, please!)





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STARTER
Discover...

ACTION 1
Listen and understand.






ACTION+
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 
Write
 your illustrated Best Teacher's ABC Inspirational Book!


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White march for solar and energetic
French School Director...







STARTER+

Read and discover.

For the Adventurers 


For the Explorers 

For the Bold and the Experts

ACTION 1
Read and understand.
https://www.greatcall.com/article-library-blog/article-library-blog/2015/10/09/grandparents-day-history-and-fun-facts

1) In which country is
Grandparents' Day celebrated on:
a-the 1st Sunday of September?
b-the 1st Sunday of October?
c-the 1st Sunday after Labor Day?
2) Why is it celebrated?
3) When did it become an  official day in the US?
4) Which nicknames are given to grandparents?
5) How are they seen in other countries?

ACTION 2
Watch, listen and understand.
Copy the story.


ACTION 3
Watch and understand.
Which activities can grandchildren and grandparents do together?



ACTION+
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 
Celebrate your Grandpa!

Option 1
Make and write
a Wish card to your Grandpa!





***


Option 2
Write
a letter to your Grandpa!

Option 3
Make
a Fun portrait of your Grandpa!

Option 4
Make a VIP Grandfather's Interview!






STARTER
Look at the illustration above
and describe.
Does
 the name "Columbus" ring a bell?
(Develop your ideas.)

ACTION 1
Watch, listen and take notes.


ACTION 2
Complete your information.

What do we learn about 
Christopher Columbus'
"memorable" achievement?

Hero...

... or villain?

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The Man Behind the Name of 'America'...

For the Adventurers
French
English

For the Explorers

For the Bold and the Experts





Japan's new Emperor Naruhito formally enthroned















































STARTER
The fancy new logo for the 2024 Paris Olympic games has been unveiled.

Look and describe.
What is your first impression?

ACTION 1
Watch and report
from...

...foreign media.




...French 2024 Olympics and Paralympics passionate advertising campaign.



What does the 2024 Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games logo symbolize?















An intimate and powerful social drama
about the way
brave working people live now...
or the Uber-like dream!



ACTION 1
LOOK, READ AND DESCRIBE.
Give your first impressions!

Document 1

Document 2

Document 3


ACTION 2
WATCH AND REPORT.


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After viewing the film, tell about the film story, its issues and your own feelings!

*opening/closing scene
*at the beginning/in the meantime
*the main protagonist(s)
*the soundtrack
*the atmosphere

Newcastle, England
a working-class family
couple
teenage girl/boy


*loving
*tight-knit ["soudé"]
*lithe ["agile"]
*energetic
*enthusiastic
*independent
*disappointed
*appalled ["révolté"]
*exploited
*deceived ["trompé"]
*unfair
*struggling

*company
*office
*a system of independent drivers/contractors
*regulations and protocol
*a lot of hype ["battage médiatique"] about...
a multi-tasking job



*employee
*labourer [="worker"]
*home-care nurse
*delivery van driver
*boss
*owner-driver
*working servant/slave
*customers [="clients"]



*to be interviewed for the position of delivery van driver for PDF ["Parcels Delivered Fast!"] company
 *to do plumbing/gardening
*to work in construction
*to drive a van
*to deliver parcels
*to be paid in "fees" ["commissions"]
not in "wages" ["salaire"]
*to purchase ["acheter"]
*to sell
*to struggle to fill one's orders
*to believe
*to reproach sby with sthg
*to skip school
*to take refuge in art and graffiti



ACTION 3
LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND

The screenwriter
 

ACTION 4
READ THE CRITIC REVIEWS...



The film director






















A hilarious filmography

A short biography


 'The Great Dictator' Speech

by

Charlie Chaplin.





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in Theaters since Sept. 25...

Be transported to

a post-Edwardian England! 


Based on the popular beloved television show 'Downton Abbey', the film will take you on a journey, which sees both the characters and iconic house come to life.
Bursting with social history, culture and of course some of the most memorable moments from the show's six series run, there is something for everyone. 

Expect and enjoy
authentic set builds,
stunning costumes from the show and real insight into the era that shaped Downton Abbey.

ACTION 1
LOOK, READ AND DESCRIBE.
Give your first impressions!

Document 1

Document 2



ACTION 2

WATCH AND REPORT.





ACTION 3
LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND 
MOVIE REVIEWS

Who is who

The story


Anatomy of a scene



ACTION 4

READ THE CRITIC REVIEWS...









The 2010-2015 series

Everything starts
with
the Titanic tragedy (1912)
that will change the destiny of
an aristocratic British family
-the Crawleys...
How it all began...

SEASON 2

SEASON 3


SEASON 4

SEASON 5


SEASON 6


The real Downtown Abbey



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History...
For the Explorers
https://kids.kiddle.co/Edwardian_period

...For the Bold and the Experts
https://www.pbs.org/manorhouse/edwardianlife/royalty.html


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Post-Edwardian era fashion
http://theenchantedmanor.com/tag/description-of-post-edwardian-era-fashions/






STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you recognize this flag?
What do you know 
about this organization?




http://flagwithmeaning.blogspot.com/2013/02/flag-of-united-nations-pictures.html


ACTION 1
Discover other UN flags 
and report about the country members [number/states/admission date].

https://www.un.org/en/about-un/index.html
https://www.un.org/en/member-states/


ACTION 2

Read or listen and take notes.

Why is this worldwide organization important?
Where is it located?
Who is its current Secretary General?
http://ask.un.org/faq/14625


For the Adventurers

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https://kids.kiddle.co/United_Nations

For the Explorers
http://news.bbc.co.uk/cbbcnews/hi/newsid_1720000/newsid_1721800/1721851.stm

For the Bold and the Experts
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-united-nations-is-born






https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/23/world/united-nations-greta-thunberg-children-climate-change-human-rights-complaint/index.html





Coach team 2019
From left to right?



?

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Final performance
https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/the-voice/videos/the-voice-kids-soan-chante-sos-dun-terrien-en-detresse-de-daniel-balavoine-team-amel-bent-73822398.html

Former performance
https://www.tf1.fr/tf1/the-voice/videos/the-voice-kids-soan-chante-redemption-song-de-bob-marley-team-soprano-84428575.html




Daniel Balavoine
an inspirational artist
 who died in a helicopter crash
in 1986.


https://www.allmusic.com/artist/daniel-balavoine-mn0000673703/biography

Soprano's tribute...



https://www.allmusic.com/artist/soprano-mn0002329121/biography


Slimane's tribute



https://www.allmusic.com/artist/slimane-mn0002656531/biography



Grégory Lemarchal
Winner of Star Academy 2004
with
"Sos d'un terrien en détresse"
who died of cystic fibrosis [mucoviscidose]  in 2007.


https://www.anglaisfacile.com/forum/lire.php?num=3&msg=26770&titre=Biographie+sur+Gr%E9gory+Lemarchal

https://www.just-gregory.net/

***
https://www.cff.org/What-is-CF/About-Cystic-Fibrosis/



The winner 
of
KID CREOLE 2018!






England's incredible response

to 

intense New Zealand Haka!




England v New Zealand (19-7)

 England are through to the final!











What did you learn?


Break Time 
for Help and for the Best!

Revise the Time in English.

Step 1
Recap Analog time!




Step 2
Recap Digital time!



How to use Time prepositions...




Have your karaoke!


Feel more nostalgic
about the passing of time?

When you are in love 
and longing for attention
and love display...




***
When a Beloved one
is hit by a disease
or is near to pass away...









STARTER
Watch and tell about the event.

ACTION 1
Read and discover.
Which language does the word "Diwali" come from?
What does it mean?
Does it inspire you?
Why or why not?




ACTION 2
Read and do.

ACTION 3



What did you learn
about the history and tradition
of the Festival of Lights?
[When? Where? Who? What? How?]


ACTION+
Make your Diwali decorations!






ACTION++
Make your Diwali recipes!






OCTOBER 26, 1951

What did you learn?


OCTOBER 27, 1728
What did you learn?

OCTOBER 28, 1618
What did you learn?



OCTOBER 28, 1886

STARTER
LOOK AT THE OBJECT ABOVE.
What is it?
Which historical event 
is it related to?
What does it mean
for the people and the world?

ACTION 1
LOOK AND COMPARE.
How much do you know?

DOCUMENT 1

DOCUMENT 2

ACTION 2
READ AND DEVELOP.

                            





STARTER
Discover the event.








ACTION 1
Listen and understand.

a) Pick up the words you understand
related to the Internet world.
b) Pick up
the words and expressions
describing states of feelings.
c) Explain 
what you have understood 
of the message.


Discover the lyrics...
... and make an alphabetical Internet vocabulary list with definitions
[12 words at least!]




Watch and report...



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http://www.ronaldgwayne.com/bio/

***
Who created...


 ...Snapchat?

 ...Twitter?


...Whatsapp?








ACTION 2
Read and understand.

1) What is the document?
2) Who is it addressed to?
3) How is it designed?
[presentation/colours/letters]
4) How many recommendations does it contain?
5) What are the 5 safe rules 
for using the Internet?

5) Compare with the "tips"
given to elder teens like you.





ACTION 3
Listen, read and understand.
Take notes
of the most valuable advice and tips
for you.


ACTION 4
Listen and understand.
Ed Sheeran takes a year's break
from social media!

Listen...

...and understand.
(complete the worksheet)


ACTION 5
Speak your mind...

a) Could you live
without your portable? 
Why or why not?
b) 
Would you be able to leave your portable off just for 1 day or is it impossible?
c) Do you think you are addicted to social media ? Which one(s)?
(Do you have a favourite one? Why?)



ARPANET
the first Internet!

For the Adventurers




a network TCP and IP
stands for 
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
network.
It is a set of rules
for putting data onto the Internet.

HTML
stands for 
HyperText Markup Language.
It is the computer language basic Internet.

HTTP(S)
stands for 
HyperText Transfer Protocol
(Secure).
It is a way of
formatting and transmitting messages
on the internet
(added for secure communication).


For the Explorers

For the Bold and the Experts










INTRODUCTION THEME SONG


STARTER
LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND


a) Listen to the song.
Do you recognize it?
b) Now watch the image, 
describe and compare.
c) Discover the lyrics...
...and explain.




ACTION 1
Learn about Halloween creatures!
Match the word with the picture
[from left to right].

ACTION 2
Find out Halloween riddles!

ACTION 3
Discover
Halloween history and traditions.

sPoOkY tRaDiTiOnS 
fRoM aLl aRoUnD tHe WoRlD!

***
Read and choose 2 spooky traditions that you like or find funny
or surprise you.

ACTION+
[Smart Curriculum Challenge!] 

Make your own Halloween
 Funny or Spooky File!


Step 1
Use a cardboard paper file.

Step 2
Get 
loose sheets of paper,
sellotape,
felt-tip pens or crayons
prepared,
plus other material that you need.

Step 3
Make a "Contents".

Plan ideas...in disorder!

Halloween poem
Halloween quiz
Hallowwen riddles
Hallowween story
 Hallowwen song
Halloween traditions
Halloween illustrated vocabulary
Halloween films
Contents



Step 4
"Visit" 
the following websites
to complete 
your Halloween Funny or Spooky File... in English!

Break Time
 for Help and for the Best!


Ooops,don't panic !
Adobe Flash Player
is unavailable.


Ooops,don't panic !
Adobe Flash Player
is unavailable.

***
Hugh, these sites are available!

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Step 5
Customize
your File front and back covers!
a-Write a title to your File.
b-Add illustrations
and speech bubbles.
c-Don't forget to write your first name, family name plus class
between parenthesis 
in the bottom right-hand corner 
of your File cover.



ACTION+
Make your Halloween recipes!



















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Send your invitation!

Funny...
... or Spooky?

***
Get ready with
Halloween make up and costumes!

For girls...














For boys...












ACTION++
Let's sing and dance!

ACTION+++
Surprise
your family with magic tricks!











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STUDENTS' CREEPY  PARTY!

Halloween decorations!




Halloween menu!



Halloween star!


Daphne for sharing!

***
Halloween menu!


Halloween super stars!






Sidonie and her sister Séraphine&
for sharing!


Columbus, Tallahassee, Wichita, 
and Little Rock...
Move to the American heartland as they face off against evolved zombies, fellow survivors, and the growing pains of the snarky makeshift family.


Where is...

... the City of Columbus?


... the City of Tallahassee?


... the City of Wichita?

... the City of Little Rock?



ACTION 1
LOOK, READ AND DESCRIBE.
Compare 
and give your first impressions!

Document 1

Document 2

Document 3

Document 4

Document 5


ACTION 2
WATCH AND REPORT.





ACTION 3
READ THE CRITIC REVIEWS...



Enjoy 2009 trailer version!



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My News Favs! Why?

           My favourite news topic
is "Halloween" 
because when I did this subject
I learned a lot of  things
about Halloween.
           I found the traditions
of different countries too interesting
           (the traditions of China and Mexico).
           Also, I found the Halloween monsters very funny.
Rayane

           My favourite news topic
 is "World Smile Day" because
           I think it's a good idea to choose a day and say that,during that day, everybody will smile. 
           I think it's important to stay happy and keep smiling!
Marilou

My favourite news topic is "Go Green!" because it was interesting to talk about the climate and recycling.
I agree with Greta Thunberg.
It's important to save our planet! 
We don't have any second planet! 
We ade a lot of mistakes and we don't have any more choice.
Now we must repair them 
or our children will be born in a terrible world. I think that if everyone helps, we'll get there!
Sidonie 

My favourite news topic is "Halloween" 
because it is a very interesting tradition.
I learnt a lot of things about its history
and traditions all around the world and I think it is very funny.
 I also like Horror and spooky things.
Owen

My favourite news topic is "Labor Day" because we don't work :)
and, when I am at home, I LOOOVE drawing!
I spend my days drawing.
Christian





PROJECT 1
BACK TO SCHOOL:
LET'S GET ACQUAINTED
AND CONNECT TOGETHER! 

***
MISSION... IMPOSSIBLE

Speak for a few minutes
Present yourself
through your customized  "Selfie"locker.
(You may be filmed or shoot a video presentation).


ACTION 1
Let's get together and tell how we feel!

Topic 1

Happy to be back?

Step 1

LOOK AND DESCRIBE








Step 2
TAKE THE QUIZ
Match the faces.
[report the letters (a,b,c...)
in the boxes]

Step 3
LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND

a) Listen to kids playing these  
    characters. [EfE4, track 4]
b) Listen to a new character who is not in the cartoon. Can you imagine what his job is? [EfE4, track 5]

CLASS WORK