mardi 31 mars 2020

The Rise and Fall of April in 8th Grade!



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WEEK 4
After the Cooking Challenge comes...
..the Sport Challenge!
Yes, we can!
We can do it!

Let's get started for...
a Music 'Lockdown' Challenge!

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News exclusive stock illustration. Illustration of sole - 109904109
A tribute first...
...to a Soul Man!

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WEEK 4
Yes, we can!
We can do it!

Let's get fit...in Family!
Let's get started with...

Have fun!






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I want to tell you... I just gave birth to 5 babies last weekend. Isn't that exciting? Oh, you don't believe me? Okay then, I stole some money from a bank on Saturday night. Now do you believe me? (Actually, I hope you don't.) 

April 1st, or April Fools Day, is the day when we play jokes on people. Do you have it in your country?








ACTION 1
READ AND DO.



ACTION 2
SPEAK YOUR MIND.

Do you usually play tricks on your friends
on April Fools Day?
What do you do?

ACTION 3
LEARN YOUR VOCABULARY...
AND PLAY!



ACTION 4
DISCOVER THE HISTORY AND THE TRADITION BEHIND...






APRIL 2
World Autism Day

[Thanks to English teacher Ms. Haquet, collège Chagall, Gasny (27).]

STARTER
Listen, watch and discover.

Go further...

Did you know? https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/news/dspd/waad.html

What about you?
Do you personally kwow someone
who has autism?


ACTION 1
Listen and understand.


ACTION 2
Read and understand.
Do you recognize her?
What do you know about her?

Photo of Greta Thunberg coming...


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STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you recognize this animal?
April 2, 2020 - NATIONAL PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY DAY – WORLD ...

Did you know? 



What about you?
1° Do you have a ferret?
2° Do you know someone 
who has (got) a ferret?
3° Do you have any pets?
Tell us as much as you like about it!


APRIL 3
This Day in History

STARTER
Look and discover.


The Poney Express Started in 1860.
Do you know what it was?

Did you know? 
Watch, listen and understand.
Test your understanding!

 1) How long did it take to send a letter in 1830? 
2) How was mail delivered?
3) How long did it take to deliver
     the first Pony Express mailbag?
4) How long did the Pony Express last?

 5) What replaced the Pony Express?


APRIL 4
World Rat Day!



STARTER

SAY WHAT YOU KNOW.

How much do you know about rats?

Any anecdotes with rats?



ACTION 1

Watch, listen and discover.




ACTION 2


Let's play!
Test your memory.

TRUE OR FALSE?

1° Rats are dirty animals.
2° Rats like to swim.
3° Rats have excellent eyesight.
4° Rats have  good sense of smell.
5° Rats have a good sense of hearing.
6° Rats can chew cement.
7° Rats are not very smart.
8° Rats are selfish.




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APRIL 

is also... Carrot Day!




Did you know? 

Watch, listen and understand.

Take notes.







What about you?

1) Do you like carrots?

2) Do you often eat carrots?

3) Do you prefer them raw or cooked?



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APRIL 5


This Day in History
On April 5, 1614, 
a famous Native American woman married John Rolfe, an English settler, in Virginia.

STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you recognize this lady?

Did you know? 
Watch, listen and understand.
Take notes.



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This Day in History

News exclusive stock illustration. Illustration of sole - 109904109

Coronavirus: The Queen's broadcast in full - BBC News
Which Highness spoke to the British people
under the threat of Covid-19 spread?

STARTER
Listen and pick up key-words.



APRIL 6

National Tartan Day



Did you know? 
Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage. It originated in Canada
in the mid-1980s.


Tartan is a pattern of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Each Scottish clan (= a group of families who are related to each other) has its tartan.



Go further...

Watch, listen and learn more about Tartan.



Take notes.


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This Day in History

Which popular Games opened in Athens, Greece, on April 6, 1896?

Did you know? 
Watch, listen and understand.
https://youtu.be/4WPHbzNfzKA



What about you?

1) Do you follow the Olympic Games on TV?
2) Do you prefer the Summer Olympic Games or the Winter Olympic Games?
3) Do you have a favourite sporting discipline?




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APRIL 7
This Day in History
Does the name of Henry Ford ring a bell?


Did you know? 

https://youtu.be/J9OgpHGxDbY

Go further and learn about
the impacts of these inventions 
on people's lives...
https://youtu.be/kmCzsLtS1k4

What about you?

1) Are you interested in cars?
2) Do you have a favourite car brand?



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APRIL 8
Zoo Lovers'Day 

The word "zoo" is actually the short for 
"zoological garden"?

Did you know? 

Listen, watch and answer
the questions below.
https://youtu.be/DCkN3VwFIjk


-1) In which city is the oldest zoo?
 2) When did it open?
3) Where did the first zoo 
in the United States open?
4) How many people visit a zoo each year?
5) How many zoos and aquariums are there in the world?

https://youtu.be/aET44R_jfGU

What about you?
-1) Do you like to go to the zoo?
Why or why not?
2) What animals in particular do you like 
to see in a zoo?
For the Bold and the Experts
Pick up key-words you heard.
https://youtu.be/XOrPmOXhxo0


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APRIL 9
This Day in History

STARTER
Look and explain.
Do you recognize and understand
these highlights of US history...

...through this map?

...through this painting?
On April 9, 1865, whose General and his troops surrendered at Appomattox Court House to a legendary US Lieutenant General?

Did you know? 
Watch, listen and understand.
Write down 5 facts you would like to remember about this conflict.

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For the Bold and the Experts
https://youtu.be/WO2W-4hacHg


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APRIL 10
This Day in History

STARTER
Look and discover.
On April 10, 1858, a famous bell
in London was recast 
after it cracked during a test.


Did you know? 
What is actually the name of the bell?






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APRIL 12
This Day in History



STARTER
Look and react.
Which flag can you recognize?
Which special day do you think is celebrated?

Did you know? 

On April 12, 1606, 2 national flags were united for use at sea. 
This use marked the birth of the British flag
with a special nickname.

Go further...
https://youtu.be/WVZQapdkwLo



For the Adventurers
https://youtu.be/Fq4PeRFyAyg
https://youtu.be/-ogK5cwUQlE
https://youtu.be/Qd608xBdIWY

For the Explorers
https://youtu.be/uJ1mg6vikvs

For the Bold and the Experts
https://youtu.be/F59tB1yLWNQ


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This Day in History
Who am I?


Some clues?
I died in 1945.
I was the 32nd president of the USA.
I was re-elected 3 times
between 1936 and 1944.
belonged to the Democratic Party. 
I had  cousin called Theodore.


Did you know? 
Write down 5 facts you would like to remember about me.
https://youtu.be/NnVpbUGD1Sk



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APRIL 12
Easter Sunday




STARTER
Look and react.


ACTION 1
Learn about the Easter history.
Watch the video and take notes;
[Which event? When? Where? Who? What?]

https://youtu.be/N6tSgEoZP0k



FOR THE ADVENTURERS
https://youtu.be/Khdz2Stp2ZQ
https://youtu.be/PqUD5hiffFA

FOR THE EXPLORERS
https://youtu.be/ibjUpk9Iagk

FOR THE BOLD AND THE EXPERTS
https://youtu.be/XrIFGfZyvGs


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...to be continued after 'Lockdown' Challenge!


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WEEK 5
After the Cooking and Sport Challenges comes...
..the Travel Challenge!

45*28mm, Emoji Pendant, LOL, Laughing Pendant, Laughing Out Loud ...

Yes, we can!
We can do it!

Let's get started for...
a Trip 'Lockdown' Challenge!

Do and discover.
For each trip...

1)Where are you?
2)Have you ever been there?
3) What are the city highlights you can visit?
4)Would you like to go there some day?
5) Which country/city do you dream of going
some day?

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ACTION+
Make and write a postcard 
from one of these Dream spots!

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20

MISSION IN ENGLISH [CER A2-B1]
Your skill : Write and react.
Subject : Make and write a postcard of your favourite Dream city.
School year 2019/2020








A1
A2
B1
A
COMPETENCE PRAGMATIQUE



1.
Tu as exécuté la tâche en intégrant les éléments attendus [format/il-
lustration(s)/attraction/texte].
/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
contextuelle[formules de communication] et culturelle [repères civi-
lisationnels/us et coutumes].
/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!







ACTION++
Be reporters and make your leaflet
of your favourite city!
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20

MISSION IN ENGLISH [CER A2-B1]
Your skill : Write and react.
Subject : Make and write your leaflet of your favourite Dream city.
School year 2019/2020








A1
A2
B1
A
COMPETENCE PRAGMATIQUE



1.
Tu as exécuté la tâche en intégrant les éléments attendus [format/il-
lustration(s)/attraction/texte].
/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
contextuelle[formules de communication] et culturelle [repères civi-
lisationnels/us et coutumes].
/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!

HAND MADE CRAFT





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DIGITAL CRAFT
sample leaflets templates - Final.luckincsolutions.org


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APRIL 13
Scrabble Day
Did you know?
April 13 
is Scrabble Day
 because the inventor of the game,
Alfred Mosher Butts,
was born on April 13, 1899.

Go further...
Test your understanding 
and answer the questions below.

1) When was Scrabble created?
2) What did Alfred Mosher Mutts do for a living? (job) 
3) Was Alfred Mosher Mutts working at that time?
4) What was the first name of Scrabble?

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How to play Scrabble...


What about you?
1) Do you like playing Scrabble?
2) What is your favourite board game?


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This Day in History
Who am I?

Some clues?
I was born in 1743.
I was a Founding Father 
as the 3rd president of the USA
from 1801 to 1809.
I belonged to the Democratic-Republican Party.
I incited American colonists to break from the Kingdom of Great Britain.
I was a former planter.

Did you know? 
Write down 5 facts you would like to remember about me.



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For the Bold and the Experts
https://youtu.be/NH8AhKy3I4Y




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...to be continued.

ACTION 2
Lean about traditions...

...in the UK.

...in the US.



ACTION+

Let's cook and eat our heart out!


A bit of a Reminder...
https://youtu.be/4ozJ9PP3K70
https://youtu.be/LRRKs4or5Pg


Make a delicious Easter recipe!




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In French, 
if you are really greedy ...and impatient!

https://youtu.be/sebsCcfImHA




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APRIL 14
Dolphin Day


STARTER
Look, read and react.
What is the day dedicated to?
Do you have any idea about why?
Do you like dolphins? Why?
Have you ever seen one very close?
When? Where?
Which other
sea mammals do you know?
Do you know any films or tv series featuring a famous dolphin?


What do you learn?

SEA MAMMALS

For the Explorers
https://youtu.be/pz3UytMUrfE

For the Bold and the Experts
https://youtu.be/t-7Xt7UDnlY


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DOLPHINS' INTELLIGENCE
https://youtu.be/T8unTdqtmJ0




ACTION 1
Watch, listen and discover.
Check your understanding.

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1) How many species of dolphins are there?
2) What do dolphins eat?
3) How long does a dolphin live?
4) How high in the air can a dolphin jump?

ACTION 2

Watch and enjoy the show.
1) Where is the scene?
2) Who can you see? 
3) Who is performing doing what?
4) How is the atmosphere?
5) What are the reactions?


What do you learn?



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APRIL 15
This Day in History

Remembering 
Notre Dame Cathedral...
one year later.

Fire breaks out at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris | News | Archinect

APRIL 15
This Day in History

STARTER
Look and tell.
https://img.buzzfeed.com/buzzfeed-static/static/2017-04/13/11/asset/buzzfeed-prod-fastlane-02/sub-buzz-9586-1492096931-1.jpg?downsize=700%3A%2A&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto&output-quality=auto&output-format=auto&downsize=360:*
On April 15, 1912
the most famous cruise ship of all times
sank in the wider Atlantic Ocean.
Which was it?
Would You Visit the Titanic?

ACTION 1
Read and understand...
the contents.

What are the documents below?
What are their names?
What do they report on?
Why is this topic on their front pages? 
How do you call this kind of event
in the media talk?
What are the key-words 
related to the catastrophe?

Titanic Sinks Four Hours After Hitting Iceberg; 866 Rescued By ...

StatCounter - Free Web Tracker and Counter javascript hit counter



The Titanic: In the News and in Memory | Teaching with the Library ...



Amazon.com: Newspaper Headlines 12x18 Poster Titanic Sinks Boston ...

London Newspaper 1912 reports the sinking of the Titanic and the ...

Titanic Headline, 1912 Photograph by Granger



Once upon a time...
there was a majestic cruise ship, 
the promise of a dream trip across the ocean...

https://youtu.be/bWhJC6OYCOc
https://youtu.be/n_-nPiLdpqU
https://youtu.be/brrYeP_RY7U

...but one terrible day, the dream transformed itself into a nightmare!

For the Adventurers
https://youtu.be/AlXYqoRRFts

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Pick up key-words.


For the Explorers
https://youtu.be/NdZ6TY1pxL8

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1) How long did it take to build the Titanic?
2) How many people were on board?
3) How long did it take for the Titanic to sink?

For the Bold and the Experts
https://youtu.be/b0L_2jKEbA4

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Take notes.

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The wreck of the Titanic 
was found on September 1, 1985.

ACTION 2
Read and understand...
the language, structure and layout conventions
of newspaper articles.

For the Explorers
https://prezi.com/ng8mllcoa440/copy-of-titanic-news-article/

For the Bold and the Experts


ACTION+
You yourself experience a very unusual moment in confinement because of this "invisible enemy virus" that is Covid-19.

You
 unfortunately
live a historical moment 
in French and Worldwide History.

So 
you are an involuntary eye witness
of
History 'in action'.

How to make the best of it?

Well,
be a Kid Reporter
and 
write your newspaper page
whose headline
will say
"Eyewitness: 
Coping with the pandemic in Paris."



ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20

MISSION IN ENGLISH [CER A2-B1]
Your skill : Write and react.
Subject : Write your newspaper frontpage entitled "Eyewitness: Coping 
               with the pandemic in Paris".
School year 2019/2020








A1
A2
B1
A
COMPETENCE PRAGMATIQUE



1.
Tu as exécuté la tâche en intégrant les éléments attendus [format/il-
lustration(s)/[sous-] titres/rubriques/texte/].
/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
contextuelle[formules de communication] et culturelle [repères civi-
lisationnels/us et coutumes].
/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!

For the Explorers

Priya Chavda (priyachavda) on Pinterest
Priya Chavda on Pinterest

This Microsoft Word newspaper template could be used for your students to complete a newspaper book report project. (You will have to scroll down through more recent posts to download this.)
http://www.communication4all.co.uk/http/literacynew.htm
Newspaper Template for Adobe InDesign CS6 | Free Newspaper Template Sample | NewsPaper-Templates.com
https://graphicriver.net/item/old-style-newspaper-template/5068743free-newspaper-template-sample.html

For the Bold and the Experts





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APRIL 15
is also
Banana Day
[Every 3rd Wednesday of April each year]


STARTER
Look, read and tell.
Look at the information above.
What is the news about?
Are you surprised? Why or why not? 

What about you?
1) Do you like bananas?
2) What is your favourite fruit?

Read and understand.
Are bananas a healthy food?
Yes or no? How do you know?
CT FM 021: March Foods In Season


ACTION 2
Watch, listen and understand.
How do bananas grow and end in store?



ACTION+
Let's cook!
Yummy Smile Emoticon With Tongue Lick Mouth Tasty Food Eating ... 
Let's make and taste...

...banana chips!
Samarth Crispy Banana Chips, Pack Size (Gram): 100, Rs 180 ...https://youtu.be/qA2e890RhG4


...microwave banana cake!
Microwave Banana Cake | Easy & Healthy Mug Cake Recipe | Em's ...
https://youtu.be/sVRjZ5cwOWQ

...microwave banana and chocolate  cake!
1 Minute Chocolate Banana High-Protein Mug Cake https://youtu.be/d0UsbVhRKxg

...banana bread muffin!
Easy Banana Bread Muffins Made with Greek Yogurt | Mom's Dinner

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Recipe: Banana Microwave Mug Cake Recipe - Organics Unlimited ...
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...banana bread cake!


...mashed banana fritters!
Mashed Banana Fritters - YouTube






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APRIL 16
Elephant Day


ACTION 1
Watch, listen and test your understanding.

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1) What are the two types of elephants?
2) How much grass must elephants 
eat a day?
3) How much does an elephant weigh?
4) What can elephants not do?

5) How long does a female elephant's pregnancy last?

ACTION 2
Watch, listen and report.
https://youtu.be/LpzwxDqVDtc


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April Birthday – The Trusty Servant Ltd

STARTER
Look and tell.
Look at the documents above.
Which comedian do you recognize?
When was he born?
What was his talent?
Why is the animated still
in black and white?
Do you know others stars of the time?
(You may ask your parents!)


Famous People Born in 1889 - #1 is Adolf Hitler
Have you heard of them?


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I was completed in 1889 (March 31).
I became famous at the 1900 Universal Paris Fair.
I am worldwide known as 'The Iron Lady'.

Eiffel Tower in 1889 : gifs




ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.
Write down 5 facts at least you would like to remember.

For the Explorers


For the Bold and the Experts


ACTION 2
Watch and describe the scenes.
Which topic related to social issues
are covered?







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APRIL 18
This Day in History

STARTER
Read and guess.

In 1906 
an earthquake destroyed 75% of the US city.
Can you guess which through the following clues?

New York Chicago Dallas San Francisco American Cities Flip Symbols ...


SF cable cars to stop running briefly for historic overhaul – The ...


Golden Gate Bridge - Length, Facts & Height - HISTORY


Row of charming colored Victorian style homes on the incline of ...



ACTION 1

ACTION 2
Watch, listen and report.
What is particularly moving 
ACTION 3
Watch, listen and list.
What are the safety instructions in case of an earthquake?

What about you?
1) Do earthquakes or other natural disasters often happen
in your country or your parents' home country?
2) Have you ever experienced a natural catastrophe  in your life
other than earthquakes?






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APRIL 19
1987



STARTER
Look, read and guess.
Which US cartoon characters 
first appeared as a series of shorts
on the Tracey Ullman Show?



Here is what the Simpsons 
initially looked like...


...and now here they look nowadays.
Compare.

Simpson Family Wallpapers - Top Free Simpson Family Backgrounds ...

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There are 48 one-minute shorts.


For the bold and the Fans!
https://youtu.be/tgCZSBiBcsw



ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.
What do you learn about the Simpson family?
https://youtu.be/zQ8aSQZ8vJg

ACTION 2
Watch and discover
the first Simpson short.

What about you?
1) Do you like the Simpsons?
2) Can you name all the Simpsons characters?
3) What adjectives come to your mind when you think of the Simpsons?
4) Who is your favourite Simpsons character?
5) What is your favourite Simpsons episode?


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APRIL 19
is also...
Garlic Day!

STARTER
Discover the topic and speak your mind.

1) When you think of 'garlic', 
what do you automatically think of?
2) Do you like garlic?
3) Have you got a favourite garlic recipe?


https://www.daysoftheyear.com/days/garlic-day/



ACTION 1
Watch, listen and learn?
What do you like to remember?
https://youtu.be/_dgxfF-4S44



ACTION 2
Read and understand.
What is worthy to remember?
https://youtu.be/Y5OZU6AgOzc
https://youtu.be/IPLCX0PGpI8


ACTION+
Let's cook!
Yummy Smile Emoticon With Tongue Lick Mouth Tasty Food Eating ... 

Let's make and taste...

...garlic caesar salad dressing!
Skinny Lemon Garlic Shrimp Caesar Salad - Cafe Delites
https://youtu.be/QL8GtFtkA3I
https://youtu.be/CfYkdQf-9v8


...roasted garlic potatoes!
Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes | Let's Dish Recipes







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WEEK 5
After 
the Cooking Challenge and the Sport Challenge
which 'Lockdown' Challenge comes next?

Yes, we can!
We can do it... in family!

Music Challenge One

Rap Challenge Two
Can you beat Wes...
and get rewarded for it 
by sending your own interpretation
in tone and with disguise and accessories
if you like!






Wes Tank


Original Dr. Seuss's children's book writer
Happy Birthday to Dr. Seuss - Behavioral Health Works

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Marshalltown to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday | News, Sports, Jobs ...
Dr. Seuss's Fox in Socks

Dr. Seuss' Cat in the Hat







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APRIL 20
1912

STARTER
Look, read and guess.

The author

 of
this worldwide fictional character

died.
Who was he?


For the Explorers
https://youtu.be/lzUgbj8HX1k?list=TLPQMTMwNDIwMjCy-8g3JERYZA

For the Bold and the Experts


ACTION 1
Watch, listen and follow a 'larger than life'
fictional character...
What do you learn?
https://youtu.be/7uiyz3139tE

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1) When was Dracula published?
2) What was Bram Stoker's nationality?
3) Was Dracula an immediate success?
4) What made Dracula famous?


https://youtu.be/YuQmiIYpK_Y


ACTION 2
Discover Dracula's story.
What's the story?


For the Explorers

For the Bold and the Experts


Horror Film Zombie Or Monster Clapper Board Sign Stock Vector ...
Cine GIFs | Tenor

1922
Nosferatu by F.W. Murnau


1931
Dracula by Tod Browning


1979
Nosferatu by Werner Herzog


1992
Dracula by Francis Ford Coppola


1995
Dracula: Dead and Loving It by Mel Brooks


2004
Van Helsing by Stephen Sommers


2014
Dracula Untold by Gary Shore 


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APRIL 21
1926





STARTER
Look, describe and tell.

1) Do you recognize this Lady
 who has turned 94 this day?
2) What else do you know about
her and her family?

ACTION 1
Learn more about the Queen.
ACTION 2
Discover  the Queen's family and siblings.
What about you?
1) Are you a fan of the British Royal family?
Why or why not?
2) If yes, which is your favourite couple?



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APRIL 22
1926

Make the 50th Earth Day the Biggest Yet | Sierra Club

Plant in hands - grass background, environment concept | Premium Photo

STARTER
Read and react.
What is the event?
What is particular about it this year?



https://youtu.be/YY9czevSLIY
https://youtu.be/k_GJ0wVYz18




ACTION 1
Look and describe.
Introduce it.
Describe it.
React!



Break Time for Help and for the Best!

Step 1
Revise
http://www.bridgets-english-pages.com/methodeloral/how-to-analyse-a-visual.pdf

https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=http://ekladata.com/2Vj0xtiiP33R7T2WfvdDCJlrdcY/1-How-to-describe-a-picture.doc




ACTION 3
Watch, listen and complete.
Do you feel concerned with 
the Environment and its alarming issues? Why or why not?
https://youtu.be/83wINVmrRkA


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For the Explorers
https://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=2077

For the Bold and the Experts



ACTION 4
Read and understand.
What to do to look after the Environment?

Sorry,
Broken link with Adobe!
https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/archived-word-games/paint-the-words/environment 


New link here!
https://youtu.be/vONBU7btYuo
https://youtu.be/4z7gDsSKUmU


ACTION+
Make a poster for the environment
 referencing
the problems and the solutions;
then use it in a video speech to promote 
your points of view and propositions!

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20

MISSION IN ENGLISH [CER A2-A2+]
Your skill : Write and react.
Subject : Make a poster for the Environment.
School year 2019/2020








A1
A2
A2+
A
COMPETENCE PRAGMATIQUE



1.
Tu as exécuté la tâche en intégrant les éléments attendus [format/il-
lustration(s)/couleurs/attraction/titre/texte/typologie des lettres].
/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
contextuelle[formules de communication/logans] et culturelle [repères civilisationnels/us et coutumes].
/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!









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APRIL 23
St George's day 23 April | Embleme


STARTER
Look and describe.

1) What does the flag show?
2) Does it ring any bell?
3)Which animal is represented?
4)Which British country is it associated with?

5) Do you know other British saints and the flags associated with?
ACTION 1
Listen and understand.
Write 10 questions at least
from the video contents.



ACTION 2
Watch and visit.
Which landmarks can you visit in England?
https://youtu.be/rOKyUMPTT98





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STARTER
Look, read and explain the image above.
Do you find it attractive?

ACTION 1
Read and understand.

ACTION 2
Look, read and describe.

What do you learn?

WS'S 10 TOP EPIC DEATHS

THE BARD


For the Adventurers


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APRIL 24




STARTER
Watch and read.
Pick up some wishes, write them down on post-it
and stick them anywhere in the house!

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ACTION 1
Watch or read, and report.

For the Adventurers

For the Explorers

For the Bold and the Experts






ACTION 2
Watch, listen and discover.




ACTION+
Learn the Alphabet...
in Arabic!


ACTION++
DIY [Do-It-Yourself] activities!



ACTION+++
Ready to break Fasting?
Yum! Vector Logo - Download Free SVG Icon | Worldvectorlogo
RECIPES IN ENGLISH
https://youtu.be/bZOLiY9PS08
https://youtu.be/eMWwNWLMkj4


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1
Chicken Cheese Balls Recipe
2
Homemade Dahi Baray Recipe https://youtu.be/rEuoPyPtL5s
3
Potatoes Cheese Bread Pakora Recipe https://youtu.be/BI7tclIhang
4
Chicken Samosa Recipe
with
Homemade Sheets
Special Pakora Recipe
6
Keema Kachori Recipe https://youtu.be/jSZKV7UKhNI

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APRIL 25
DNA Day

Dna GIF | Gfycat



What do you learn?
What is the importance of DNA?
https://youtu.be/hywRdDVR76A







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APRIL 27




News exclusive stock illustration. Illustration of sole - 109904109

ECBA™ / CCBA® / CBAP® Study Group – April 2019 Session **LOCATION ...
Latest original song  in 8 years

by a mythical UK Rock band!
Can you guess?
Did you here it?
The Rolling Stones – “Living In A Ghost Town” - Stereogum

https://youtu.be/LNNPNweSbp8


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WEEK 5
After the  the Sport Challenge...
.. which challenge comes?

Yes, we can!
We can do it...in family!

Imagine you are auditioning
for a popular tv series.

Break Time for Help and for the Best!

Watch and listen to the extracts first.

PART 1
Pour passer progressivement
des sous-titres français à pas de sous-titres.
La scène entière en 3 versions : 00:12 - 1- Scène en anglais, avec sous-titres FRANCAIS, pour avoir déjà le sens. 03:54 - 2- Scène en anglais avec sous-titres ANGLAIS,
pour associer écrit et oral
07:35 - 3- Scène en anglais SANS SOUS-TITRES,
pour tester ce qu'on est capable de reconnaitre
et de comprendre maintenant.



PART 2
Réplique par réplique, sans sous-titres,
puis répété avec texte original et traduction.
Pour associer l'oral avec l'écrit et avec le sens plus en détail.




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Play your part!
Give a part to play to a member of your family!

Film your family performance 
and send it to your teacher!







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APRIL 28

National Superhero Day – April 28th – Maplebrook Dental


STARTER
Speak your mind.


1) What makes a superhero(ine) for you?
2) What is your favourite superhero(ine)?
3) What is your favourite supervillain?
4) What is your favourite superhero(ine) movie?
5) What do you think is 
the most important accessory
for a superhero(ine)?
6) What super power would you like to have?



ACTION 1
Watch, listen... and think.
Which Superheroines are represented?
What do think of their looks and actions?
How is the female heroine depicted?
Does this heroines give
a positive image of women?
Why or why not?
Do they contribute to female 
empowerment and emancipation?









ACTION 2
Read and understand.
What can Superman do?
Create his ID card.

[Thanks to English teacher Isabelle Beaubreuil.]




Break Time for Help and for the Best!


Revise your Modals 'can'/'can't' in English

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ACTION 3
Revise/learn your vocabulary.


ACTION+
Read and do.
Feel like a heroi(ne)?


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APRIL 29
National Zipper Day! – Cynthia's Fine Fabrics




When was the zipper invented and who created it?
Who invented the zipper? – Idiot's Questions?

Why was the zipper invented?





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International Dance Day


What is International Dance Day and how can you celebrate it ...

gwendalyne in 2020 | Animation, Dancing day, Cinemagraph

STARTER
Speak your mind.

1) Do you like dancing?
2) Do you take dancing lessons? 
(How long have you been dancing?)
3) Why do you dance? 
(What does dancing allow you to do?)
4) What is your favourite type of dance?


ACTION 1
Read and understand.


ACTION 2
Watch, describe and enjoy.



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APRIL 30
International Jazz Day
Trumpet Amish Sticker for iOS & Android | GIPHY

STARTER
Speak your mind.

1) Do you like jazz?
If no idea, you may eventually ask
your parents!
2) Who is your favourite jazz artist?
If no idea, you may eventually ask
your parents again!