12/31/2020

January Highlights and Expectations!

 







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?
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.


The song's (Scots) title may be translated from old Scottish dialect into English 
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 know
more traditional New Year's Resolutions?
Make a Mind map
to organize your ideas!

AT SCHOOL 
AT HOME 
SOCIALIZING AND FRIENDSHIP
OTHER...


ACTION 5
Read and report.
Choose your Top 5 NY's resolutions
by 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 to
Tassa's New Year's Resolutions...

...then answer her question!

http://www.henry4school.fr/Celebrations/new_year/resolutions.htm





Rock the New Year!

Here is
a parody of
the Beatles' Revolution!









ACTION 1
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.
When was the referendum 
on the withdrawal of the UK from the EU?


ACTION 3
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.
How was the Euro currency born?
(Choose your video level.)

For the Explorers

For the Bold and the Experts


ACTION 2
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.]









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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?




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?






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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.
What do you learn?



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ACTION 2
                         Discover the place.
 What is Alaska also called? 

How big is Alaska compared to Texas?
What is the capital of Alaska?



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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https://thecurrent.pk/megxit-harry-meghans-waxworks-removed-from-royal-family-display-at-madame-tussauds/

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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? 


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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.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20



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++
Design a Pop-up art work 
[poster, book or else] 
of
an iconic
Freedom Fighter.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20


Break Time for Help and for the Best!






https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/make-a-pop-up-book/

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https://artforelementaryteachers.com/2013/04/25/art-lesson-my-life-pop-up-book/

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https://members.10minutesofqualitytime.com/product/i-have-a-dream-pop-up-craft/


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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/



ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
/20




Break Time for Help and for the Best!












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?

ACTION+
Fill in a data sheet about 
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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A BRITISH QUEEN DIED 
ON
JANUARY 22, 1901
Who was she?

Photo by Alexander Bassano
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!



Step 1
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!











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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?





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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

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Go to the following Blog page!

https://destael-room102-year2019.blogspot.com/2019/11/enjoy-civilizationand-traveling-in-world.html



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1 YEAR AGO...

NBA BASKETBALL LEGEND
DIED 
IN HELICOPTER CRASH...


https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Black%20Mamba




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... WITH HIS 13-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER GIANNA, 

A RISING BASKETBALL STAR!


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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!


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For the Explorers

https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lewis-carroll-6.php

For the Bold and the Experts






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ACTION 2
Discover his works...



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Jabberwock Poem in Alice


Jabberwocky Poem

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Copy the poem and say what is the story about in French or in English.






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ACTION+
Recite
Lewis Carrol's Jabberwocky poem.




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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!
What about you?

1) Do you like classical music?
2)What is your favourite music genre?
3) How often do you listen to classical music?
4) When do you listen to classical music?
5) Is Mozart your favourite composer?

6) Who is your favourite composer?






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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
 

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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?




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Catherine of Aragon


Anne Boleyn

Jane Seymour

Anne of Cleves

Catherine Howard

Catherine Parr


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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.








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ACTION 2

Read and understand.










STARTER
Discover a US game.



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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





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1 YEAR AGO...




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Farewell UK *MEPs!
 *Member of European Parliament.

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Farewell Union Jack!



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