STARTER
Listen and enjoy.
Do you like the song? Why or why not?
ACTION 1
Listen and read the karaoke.
How do you react to the tune of this song?
The song's (Scots) title may be translated from old Scottish dialect into English
Listen and read the karaoke.
How do you react to the tune of this song?
Did you recognize it?
Read and understand.
Copy the information below.
"Auld Lang Syne" is a traditional song
that British people sing at midnight
on December 31;
but most people don't know that
it is a Scottish poem written in 1788
by Robert Burns
and later set to the music of a folk song.
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Copy the song lyrics
and pick up some information about
the author.
literally as "old long since",
or more idiomatically,
"long long ago" or "days gone by".
ACTION 2
Listen and check.
Copy the introduction below,
then the song lyrics in French.
This is the karaoke version of
"Chant des Adieux",
the French equivalent of 'Auld Lang Syne'
and is sung to the same tune,
ou 'Le Joyeux au revoir scout',
ou encore "Ce n'est qu'un au revoir".
ACTION 3
Listen, read and learn.
Take the notes that interest you most.
ACTION 4
Describe and comment.
1° Who can you recognize?
2° Is he a human? Why?3°Why does he speak then?4° What does he say?Why?5° Do you knowmore traditional New Year's Resolutions?Make a Mind mapto organize your ideas!
AT SCHOOL AT HOME SOCIALIZING AND FRIENDSHIPOTHER...
ACTION 5
Read and report.Choose your Top 5 NY's resolutionsby using the following expressions.
PROMISE"In 2021, I promise I will ...""In 2021, I promise I will continue to ...""In 2021, I promise I will start +V-ing ...""In 2021, I promise I will stop/give up +V-ing..."
INTENTION / DECISION"In 2021, I am going to...""In 2021, I intend to..."
ACTION 6
Read and report.Listen toTassa's New Year's Resolutions...
...then answer her question!
Read and report.
Read and report.
Listen to
Tassa's New Year's Resolutions...
http://www.henry4school.fr/Celebrations/new_year/resolutions.htm
Rock the New Year!
Here is
a parody of
the Beatles' Revolution!
the Beatles' Revolution!
ACTION 1
Read and understand.
Read and understand.
What is the event?
Click on the link below the newspaper front page
and find other headlines related to the same topic.
https://leavevote.blogspot.com/2020/01/310120-newspaper-headlines-will-brexit.html
ACTION 2
Read and understand.
Read and understand.
When was the referendum
on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU?
ACTION 3
Watch, listen and understand.
Watch, listen and understand.
Who is speaking?
Who is he speaking to?
Why is addressing this person?
How do you feel about this special address?
STARTER
Look, read and explain.
What was introduced in Europe in 2002?
ACTION 1
Watch, read and understand.
Watch, read and understand.
How was the Euro currency born?
(Choose your video level.)
For the Explorers
ACTION 2
Watch, read and understand.
Watch, read and understand.
How many states are part of the EU?
Read and understand.
What are the other important historical landmarks on Jan 1?
[Give the year and explain the event.]
STARTER
Look, read and explain.
What is the event about?
Do you like Science fiction books or films?
What do you like about science fiction?
Who is your favourite science fiction writer?
What is your favourite science fiction book?
What is your favourite science fiction film?
Do yo believe in Extra-terrestrial life?
The date of January 2 was chosen
for National Science Fiction Day
because Isaac Asimov,
one of the most famous science fiction writers, was born on January 2, 1920.
ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.
What do you learn about Science Fiction?
Watch, listen and understand.
What do you learn about Science Fiction?
ACTION 2
Watch, listen and understand.
What do you learn about Asimov's world?
ACTION 3
Watch and discover.
Have you already seen that film?
If yes,
what is the story about?
If not,
would you like to see it after watching the trailer?
STARTER
Look, read and locate.
STEP 1
Look, describe and explain.
Whose US state flag is it?
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Learn about facts...
On that day, in 1959,
Alaska
became the 49th state of the United States.
STEP 2
Compare first ...
...then learn about facts.
ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.
Watch, listen and understand.
What do you learn?
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ACTION 2
Discover the place.ACTION 3
Have you ever been there or nearby?
Would you like to visit the area?
Why or why not?
ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.
What and who is the Day about?
ACTION 2
Watch, listen and understand.
What is Braille?
STARTER
Look and describe.
What do
the star and the 3 crown symbolize?
a) What is Epiphany?
b) How is it celebrated
in French culture?
STEP 1
How is it celebrated
in the world?
https://www.whychristmas.com/customs/epiphany.shtml
STEP 2
Let's recap about
Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Yule...
https://trinitychurchmilton.org/the-churchs-liturgical-year/
https://www.slideshare.net/Nines/advent-christmas-epiphany-and-yule-explained
... and much more!
What do the calendars below correspond to? (Secular or Religious?)
http://alhijraacademy.com/2020-2021-school-year-calendar-revised-sep-5/
https://bethyam.org/worship/holidays-2/
ACTION+
Cook your Epiphany cake!
Watch, listen and do or...
...read and do!
ENGLISH RECIPE
https://bonjourparis.com/recipes/recipe-galette-rois-epiphany-cake/
FRENCH RECIPE
http://www.momes.net/Fetes/Epiphanie/Recettes-de-galettes-des-rois
1 YEAR AGO...
Royal Family Rift
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7EaGS_Jpb9/?hl=fr
ACTION 1
Look, read and discover.
ACTION 2
Watch and explain.
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ACTION 3
Discover the outcome of what tabloids called
"Megxit"!
LISTEN AND UNDERSTAND
READ AND UNDERSTAND
jan 8
birth of stephen hawkins
STARTER
Watch, read and explain.
ACTION 1
Watch, listen and play.
Which game is held in a university
on this occasion?
Can you answer the questions?
Mahatma Gandhi
For the Explorers
For the Bold and the Experts
ACTION 2
Do you speak Hindi?
Find someone who can tell you the story
in English or French!
STARTER
Look and describe.
Do you recognize
this famouss detective story writer?
Sept. 15, 1890-Jan. 12, 1976
ACTION 1
Look, listen and understand.
Take notes.
For the Adventurers
For the Explorers
For the Bold and the Experts
ACTION 2
Look, read and understand.
Have you ever read one of AC's novels or seen an adapted version of her plots
in a series?
Do you know the names of
AG's iconic detectives?
***
If you (or your parents maybe!) have already read a story by AC, would you recommend it?
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Which one and why?
If you have never read a story by AG,
which one would you feel like reading?
Prefer graphic novels?
STARTER
Look at the 10 clues below to find out
the icon born on that day...
Develop your ideas.
1929-1968
https://www.braingle.com/brainteasers/28547/king-martyr-or-just-a-dreamer.html
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ACTION 1
Watch and take notes.
For the Adventurers
For the Explorers
For the Bold and the Experts
ACTION 2
Watch and catch the words.
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Freedom Fighters
ACTION+
Make a timeline of MLK's Life.
Break Time for Help and for the Best!
http://mrsdongell.edublogs.org/2015/02/17/biography-timelines/
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http://msmcclure.com/?page_id=11453
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Want to make
an interacctive Timeline?
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/timeline-30007.html
ACTION++
Break Time for Help and for the Best!
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/make-a-pop-up-book/
***
https://artforelementaryteachers.com/2013/04/25/art-lesson-my-life-pop-up-book/
***
https://members.10minutesofqualitytime.com/product/i-have-a-dream-pop-up-craft/
***
ACTION+++
Imagine you are a journalist
and
you have decided
to make an interview of
one of MLK's kids.
https://time.com/5221075/martin-luther-king-jr-assassination-legacy-children/
Break Time for Help and for the Best!
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20
Break Time for Help and for the Best!
***
http://msmcclure.com/?page_id=11453
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Want to make
an interacctive Timeline?
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/timeline-30007.html
ACTION++
Design a Pop-up art work
[poster, book or else]
of
an iconic
Freedom Fighter.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20
***
https://artforelementaryteachers.com/2013/04/25/art-lesson-my-life-pop-up-book/
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ACTION+++
Imagine you are a journalist
and
you have decided
to make an interview of
one of MLK's kids.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20
Aaliyah's last live performance
Artists'Special Tribute
2002
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Enjoy!
STARTER
Look and say what you think you know!
Benjamin Franklin
(Jan. 17, 1706-April 17, 1790)
ACTION 1
Look and describe.
ACTION 2
Watch and understand.
FOR THE AVENTURERS
FOR THE EXPLORERS
FOR THE BOLD AND THE EXPERTS
ACTION 3
Show your knowledge.
Do you know other great inventors?
Fill in a data sheet about
one inventor of your choice.
one inventor of your choice.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20
Break Time for Help and for the Best!
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1 YEAR AGO...
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STARTER
A BRITISH QUEEN DIED
ON
JANUARY 22, 1901
Who was she?
during Golden Jubilee in 1887.
ACTION 1
Follow the 3 steps
to recap
what you can remember of this Queen's childhood, domestic life, Monarch's life and vision, and legacy!
Watch and answer the questions below.
1) When was the Queen born?
2) What was she called (nickname)?
3) How many brothers ans sisters did she have?
4) How was her childhood?
5) Which event changed her fate on June 20, 1837?
6) How old was she when she became Queen of England?
7) How will her reign be called and what will be its most influential characteristics?
8) How long will she rule?
Step 2
Watch and take extra relevant notes.
Step 3
Watch and say what you have learnt about Queen Victoria's legacy.
For the Bold and the Expert
ACTION 2
Discover the timeline
of
English and British monarchs...
... and the order of succession!
STARTER
Look, read and tell.
Answer the question!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pie-day-january-23/
ACTION 1
Read and take your pick!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pies,_tarts_and_flans
Watch and say what you have learnt about Queen Victoria's legacy.
ACTION 2
Discover the timeline
of
English and British monarchs...
... and the order of succession!
STARTER
Look, read and tell.
Answer the question!
https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-pie-day-january-23/
ACTION 1
Read and take your pick!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_pies,_tarts_and_flans
ACTION 2
Read and understand.
Which ingredients do you need to make an Apple Pie Takitos?
What are the key verbs of cooking
a recipe?
https://www.countryliving.com/food-drinks/g973/best-apple-pie-recipe/?slide=3
ACTION+
STARTER
Read and react.
Have you heard of Nelson Mandela?
If yes,
why do you think he said this quotation.
ACTION 1
Read and react.
Which event is celebrated?
Have you heard of Malala Yousafzai?
If yes, what do you know about her?
Why does she feel particularly concerned by the issue of Education?
***
Story recap
https://prezi.com/hkgxalpgbba6/i-am-malala-summary-and-timeline/
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https://www.france24.com/en/20131012-usa-pakistan-malala-yousafzai-meets-obama-white-house-nobel
ACTION 2
Read and understand.
***
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Powerful quotes
https://www.movemequotes.com/i-am-malala/
Magic Pencil
https://www.penguin.co.uk/articles/children/2017/5-empowering-messages-from-malala-s-magic-pencil/
STARTER
Look and describe.
Which country is concerned
and how is it represented?
ACTION 1
Discover the event.
ACTION 2
Discover History behind the event.
https://www.ducksters.com/geography/country/india_history_timeline.php
***
***
Go to the following Blog page!
https://destael-room102-year2019.blogspot.com/2019/11/enjoy-civilizationand-traveling-in-world.html
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NBA BASKETBALL LEGEND
DIED
IN HELICOPTER CRASH...
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Black%20Mamba
***
... WITH HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER GIANNA,
A RISING BASKETBALL STAR!
***
Play it,
Live it,
Like Gianna.
Follow your dreams!
DIED
IN HELICOPTER CRASH...
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Black%20Mamba
***
... WITH HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER GIANNA,
Play it,
Live it,
Like Gianna.
Follow your dreams!
Kobe Bryant 81 Points Game Highlights
Kobe Bryant 60 Points
in Final Game vs Utah Jazz
STARTER
Meet a great novelist.
Birth of Lewis Carroll
The man who gave generations
a magical childhood!
Which famous children's book
is he famous for and has been adapted at the theatres and in animated films
like Disney?
ACTION 1
Discover more about the genius!
***
For the Explorers
https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lewis-carroll-6.php
For the Bold and the Experts
***
ACTION 2
Discover his works...
***
Jabberwock Poem in Alice
Jabberwocky Poem
***
Copy the poem and say what is the story about in French or in English.
***
ACTION+
Recite
Lewis Carrol's Jabberwocky poem.
***
STARTER
Meet a great composer.
Symphony number 40 -1st Movement
Jan. 27, 1758 -Dec. 5, 1791
ACTION 1
Watch, listen and understand.
For the Adventurers
https://www.classicsforkids.com/composers/composer_profile.php?id=46
For the Explorers
For the Bold and the Experts
ACTION 2
Speak for yourself!
STARTER
Discover the event.
Do you recognize this British king
who married 6 times
and died on Jan. 28, 1547?
https://spartacus-educational.com/ExTEU8.htm
Discover the event.
Do you recognize this British king
who married 6 times
and died on Jan. 28, 1547?
https://spartacus-educational.com/ExTEU8.htm
***
ACTION 1
Listen or read and understand.
For the Adventurers
For the Explorers
For the Bold and the Experts
ACTION 2
Discover the 6 wives!
Who was the most/the least fortunate, the most/least beloved, the most/the least beautiful?
***
Catherine of Aragon
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
***
ACTION 1
Listen or read and understand.
For the Adventurers
For the Explorers
For the Bold and the Experts
ACTION 2
Discover the 6 wives!
Who was the most/the least fortunate, the most/least beloved, the most/the least beautiful?
***
Catherine of Aragon
Anne Boleyn
Jane Seymour
Anne of Cleves
Catherine Howard
Catherine Parr
***
Let's recap!
Divorced? Beheaded? Died? Survived?
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STARTER
Look and react.
Do you recognize
this Indian Peace Fighter
who was assassinated on Jan. 30, 1948?
ACTION 1
Listen and understand.
***
ACTION 2
Read and understand.
STARTER
Discover a US game.
***
***
ACTION 1
Discover a US athlete.
Jackie Robinson was an American professional baseball player. He was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
He broke the baseball color line when he started to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
ACTION 2
Listen and understand.
For the Adventurers
For the Explorers
***
1 YEAR AGO...
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Farewell Union Jack!
Divorced? Beheaded? Died? Survived?
***
***
***
Look and react.
Do you recognize
this Indian Peace Fighter
who was assassinated on Jan. 30, 1948?
ACTION 1
Listen and understand.
***
ACTION 2
Read and understand.
STARTER
Discover a US game.
***
***
ACTION 1
Discover a US athlete.
Jackie Robinson was an American professional baseball player. He was the first African American to play in Major League Baseball.
He broke the baseball color line when he started to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers on April 15, 1947.
ACTION 2
Listen and understand.
For the Adventurers
For the Explorers
***
1 YEAR AGO...
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Farewell UK *MEPs!
*Member of European Parliament.***
Farewell Union Jack!
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