Activity on the watching of the anime "Fantastic Mr. Fox"

Elicit in class the vocabulary related to wild, countryside animals

further activities on the study and watching of movie "Little Miss Sunshine"

I-class, have the students answer these questions after having watched "Little Miss Sunshine" :

1. Could you describe your favorite character in the movie and explain why?


2. Which is your favorite scene in the movie? Describe and explain why.

further activities on the study and watching of movie "Juno" -1m, 2m, 3m

In-class assessment  - questions (to answer on a piece of paper) :

1. Describe Juno: -How is she like? -How old is she? -What happened to her?

2. Describe Mark and Vanessa Loring : -What is their role in the story?

3. What happens to Juno and the Lorings in the end?

Song Activity: 

Lyrics to "All I Want Is You" (extracted from the movie"Juno") - Barry Louis Polisar :

Fill in the blanks with the following words: 1. ocean, 2. sea, 3. mountains, 4. snow, 5. leaves, 6. seed, 7. desire, 8. fire, 9. bride, 10. side, 11. arms, 12. rug,  

If I were a flower growing wild and free
All I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee.
And if I were a tree growing tall and greeen
All I'd want is you to shade me and be my leaves

All I want is you, will you be my bride?
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were a river in the mountains tall,
The rumble of your water would be my call.
If you were the winter, I know I'd be the snow
Just as long as you were with me, let the cold winds blow

All I want is you, will you be my bride?
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were a wink, I'd be a nod
If you were a seed, well I'd be a pod.
If you were the floor, I'd wanna be the rug
And if you were a kiss, I know I'd be a hug

All I want is you, will you be my bride?
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were the wood, I'd be the fire.
If you were the love, I'd be the desire.
If you were a castle, I'd be your moat,
And if you were an ocean, I'd learn to float.

All I want is you, will you be my bride?
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If I were a flower growing wild and free
All I'd want is you to be my sweet honey bee.
And if I were a tree growing tall and green
All I'd want is you to shade me and be my ................

All I want is you, will you be my bride?
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the ............

If you were a river in the.......................... tall,
The rumble of your water would be my call.
If you were the winter, I know I'd be the ..............
Just as long as you were with me, let the cold winds blow

All I want is you, will you be my bride?
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were a wink, I'd be a nod
If you were a ........................., well I'd be a pod.
If you were the floor, I'd wanna be the ...................
And if you were a kiss, I know I'd be a hug

All I want is you, will you be my .......................?
Take me by the hand and stand by my ..............
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.

If you were the wood, I'd be the .............
If you were the love, I'd be the ..................................
If you were a castle, I'd be your moat,
And if you were an ............................, I'd learn to float.

All I want is you, will you be my bride?
Take me by the hand and stand by my side
All I want is you, will you stay with me?
Hold me in your arms and sway me like the sea.



                    Songs activity:

" Tire Swing" - Kymia Dawson (extracted from the "Juno" 's soundtrack):

Fill in the blanks using the following words: 1. girlfriend, 2. feelings, 3. reasons, 4. swinging, 5. tire swing, 6. books, 7. 24 hours, 8. shower, 9. email, 10. life

I took the Polaroid down in my room
I'm pretty sure you have a new 1. ................

it's not as if I don't like you
it just makes me sad whenever I see it
cuz I like to be gone most of the time
and you like to be home most of the time
if I stay in one place I lose my mind
I'm a pretty impossible lady to be with

Joey never met a bike that he didn't wanna ride
and I never met a Toby that I didn't like
Scotty liked all of the books that I recommended
even if he didn't I wouldn't be offended

I had a dream that I had to drive to Madison
to deliver a painting for some silly 2.....................
I took a wrong turn and ended up in Michigan
Paul Baribeau took me to the giant .3............   ............

gave me a push and he started singing
I sang along while I was 4..........................
the sound of our voices made us forget everything
that had ever hurt our 5...................................

Joey never met a bike that he didn't wanna ride
and I never met a Toby that I didn't like
Scotty liked all of the 6................... that I recommended
even if he didn't I wouldn't be offended
wouldn't be offended

now I'm home for less than 7....................................

that's hardly time to take a 8........................

hug my family and take your picture off the wall
check my 9........................... write a song and make a few phone calls
before it's time to leave again
I've got one hand on the steering wheel
one waving out the window
if I'm a spinster for the rest of my 10..................

my yarns will keep me warm on cold and lonely nights

Joey never met a bike that he didn't wanna ride
and I never met a Tobey that I didn't like
Scotty liked all of the books that I recommended
even if he didn't I wouldn't be offended.

even if he didnt i wouldnt be offended

word bank:

-girlfriend,

-reason,

-tire swing,

-swinging,

-feelings,

-books,

-twenty-four hours,

-shower,

-email,

-life.

"Tree Hugger" - Kimya Dawson & Antsy Pants (extracted from Juno's soundtrack) :

The flower said, "I wish I was a tree,"
The tree said, "I wish I could be
A different kind of tree,
The cat wished that it was a bee,
The turtle wished that it could fly
Really high into the sky,
Over rooftops and then dive
Deep into the sea.

And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.
And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.

And the flower
Would be its offering
Of love to the desert.
And the desert,
So dry and lonely,
That the creatures all
Appreciate the effort.

Et le jackalope a dit
"Je voudrais etre un yeti
Pour voler dans la nuit
Et m'en aller loin d'ici"
Mais le yeti a dit
"Je voudrais etre un monstre marin
Pour pouvoir rentrer dans la mer
De tous les requins."


And the rattlesnake said,
"I wish I had hands so
I could hug you like a man."
And then the cactus said,
"Don't you understand,
My skin is covered with sharp spikes
That'll stab you like a thousand knives.
A hug would be nice,
But hug my flower with your eyes."

The flower said, "I wish I was a tree,"
The tree said, "I wish I could be
A different kind of tree,
The cat wished that it was a bee,
The turtle wished that it could fly
Really high into the sky,
Over rooftops and then dive
Deep into the sea.

And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.
And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.

And the flower
Would be its offering
Of love to the desert.
And the desert,
So dry and lonely,
That the creatures all
Appreciate the effort.

The flower said, "I wish I was a tree,"
The tree said, "I wish I could be
A different kind of tree,
The cat wished that it was a bee,
The turtle wished that it could fly
Really high into the sky,
Over rooftops and then dive
Deep into the sea.

And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.
And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.

And the flower
Would be its offering
Of love to the desert.
And the desert,
So dry and lonely,
That the creatures all
Appreciate the effort.

Et le jackalope a dit
"Je voudrais etre un yeti
Pour voler dans la nuit
Et m'en aller loin d'ici"
Mais le yeti a dit
"Je voudrais etre un monstre marin
Pour pouvoir rentrer dans la mer
De tous les requins."


And the rattlesnake said,
"I wish I had hands so
I could hug you like a man."
And then the cactus said,
"Don't you understand,
My skin is covered with sharp spikes
That'll stab you like a thousand knives.
A hug would be nice,
But hug my flower with your eyes."

The flower said, "I wish I was a tree,"
The tree said, "I wish I could be
A different kind of tree,
The cat wished that it was a bee,
The turtle wished that it could fly
Really high into the sky,
Over rooftops and then dive
Deep into the sea.

And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.
And in the sea there is a fish,
A fish that has a secret wish,
A wish to be a big cactus
With a pink flower on it.

And the flower
Would be its offering
Of love to the desert.
And the desert,
So dry and lonely,
That the creatures all
Appreciate the effort.

 

Anyone Else, Kymia Dawson – Moldy Peaches

You're a part time lover and a full time friend
The monkey on you're back is the latest trend
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

I kiss you on the brain in the shadow of a train
I kiss you all starry eyed, my body's swinging from side to side
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Here is the church and here is the steeple
We sure are cute for two ugly people
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

The pebbles forgive me, the trees forgive me
So why can't, you forgive me?
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

I will find my nitch in your car
With my mp3 DVD rumple-packed guitar
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Du du du du du du dudu
Du du du du du du dudu
Du du du du du du dudu du

Up up down down left right left right B A start
Just because we use cheats doesn't mean we're not smart
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

You are always trying to keep it real
I'm in love with how you feel
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

We both have shiny happy fits of rage
You want more fans, I want more stage
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Don Quixote was a steel driving man
My name is Adam I'm your biggest fan
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Squinched up your face and did a dance
You shook a little turd out of the bottom of your pants
I don't see what anyone can see, in anyone else
But you

Du du du du du du dudu
Du du du du du du dudu
Du du du du du du dudu du
But you

1m, 2m, 3m Activity: Understanding an American movie - May 30th

Activity based on the watching of the movie "Juno" (2006.)

Synopsis: Ellen Paige stars as the title character, an independent-minded teenager confronting an unplanned pregnancy and the subsequent events that put pressures of adult life onto her.

Good to study family relationships, teenagers' issues and gives a good glimpse at the way of life of some North-American families.

New Vocabulary:

-A teenager

-To be pregnant 

-Unplanned pregnancy

-An independent-minded girl

-The pill/birth control

-Birth test
-"Women Now"
-"Pro-choice"/"Pro-life"

-Abortion - to abort

-Adoption - to adopt
-a closed adoption
-an ultrasoung: una ecografia
-To decide to give the baby for adoption
-adoptive parents
-to break up
-a single mother
-a spinster: unmarried woman
-to deliver/to give birth (to a baby boy)

Viewing 1:

-How old is Juno?

-What has happened to her?

-What does she want to do with it first?

-With whom does she live?

-What is Juno's final decision about her pregnancy?

Class of 2mA watching "Juno"

Viewing 2: Resume what has been seen before.

-Can you describe Juno?

-What is her parents' reaction when she tells them she is pregnant?

-Are they supportive?

-Describe the couple Loring?

-Where do they live?

-Compare the couple with Juno's family?

-What do you think about the relationship between Mark Loring and Juno?What do they have in common?

-Does Juno get along with Vanessa?

-Does Juno want to know the baby's sex during the ultrasound? Why?

-What is Bren's warning to Juno?

-Describe the relationship between Paulie and Juno after he knows she is pregnant?

-Why is Juno angry at Paulie?

Describe Paulie's character.

-What happens when Juno is in the mall with her friend Leah?

-What happens to the Loring couple in the end? Can you tell why?

-Does Juno come back to Paulie? Why? What does she finally tell him?

-What happens to the baby in the end?

-Comment the note Juno leaves for Vanessa: " Vanessa: If you're still in, I'm still in."

-Which is the season ending the movie?

Diablo Cody, screenplay writer for the movie "Juno"

Ellen Page, starring as Juno

High school in which were shot some of the movie scenes. Vancouver, Canada.

(The action is supposed to take place in Minnesota but for budget restrictions, took place in Canada.)

Further discussion:

-Do you have friends who have been pregnant at a young age?

-If you were in Juno and Paulie's situation, what would you do?

-Do you think Juno is taking the right decision? Why and why not?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juno_(film)

4m Activity: Understanding an American movie - starting from May, 27th 2011

Activity based on the movie "Little Miss Sunshine," a 2006 American comedy-drama film. The road-movie plot follows a family's trip to a children's beauty pageant.

Good to study family relationships, teenage, children and adults' struggles as well as analyzing competitive behaviours.

To watch the teaser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oabGaaCLZ5g

Notions to clarify with the students before watching the first movie's scene:

-a comedy-drama film

-a road-movie
-a character

-a plot

-a children's beauty pageant
-to divorce
-to attempt suicide
-to be mute/silent
-to be outgoing/lively/spontaneous
-to give complexes
-skinny/fat
-The cult of success: to be a looser/to be a winner; to lose/to win
-to achieve one's dream
-to "let Olive be Olive"
-The anti-American dream

Characters: Olive and Dwayne (kids)

                  Sheryl and Richard (parents)

                  Uncle Frank

                  Grandpa

Questions after viewing 1:

       -Resume what has been seen/the plot with the students during scene 1.

-How old are Olive and Dwayne?

-What is Olive's dream?

-What is Dwayne's dream?

-Why does he refuse to speak by making a vow of silence?

-What does Richard do for a living?

-Why does Frank have to live with the family? What happened to him?

-Why does the Grandpa have to live with the family? What happened to him?

-Where does the family live?

-Where do they have to go? How? Why?




Questions after viewing 2:
    -Resume what has been seen previously:
-What happens to uncle Frank at the gas station?
-What happens to Olive at the gas station?
-What happens to Richard when they get to the motel?
-What happens to grandpa?

Questions after viewing 3:


Further discussion:
-Which character is your favorite? Explain why.
-Have you ever taken a road trip with your family?
-Where did you go?
-How did it go? Have you had some fights?
-What is the American dream for you?
-Comment one of Sheryl's sentence at the end of the movie: "Let's let Olive be Olive."
-How could you define the anti-American dream?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Miss_Sunshine

Students' samples of careers and hobbies

Students participating in the English speaking and listening class with Fanny Rocheteau:

Students from 1mA:
Group A: Mauricio Barrios, Rodrigo Gonzalez, Sebastian Avila, Andres Castro, Sebastian Rodriguez, Alvaro Vidal, Elisa Anton, Camila Gomez, Maria Argomedo, Rocio Aguila, Angelo Alveal, Daniela Blas, Yocelyn Carvajal, Constanza Diaz, Kristy Araya,
Group B: Diego Sanquea, Javier Solis, Demi Mesias, Valentina Lira, Francisco Torres, Nicolas Vega, Camila Robles, Karen Toro, Soledad Sangary, Santiago Riquelme, Alexandra Mayta, Jetro Munoz, Maria Opazo, Nahum Madrid, Sebastian Palacios

"I am Diego Suazo. I am fourteen. My hobby is to play soccer. In the future, I want to be a journalist."

"I am Francisco Torres. I am 13 years-old. My hobbies are: listening to music, playing on the computer, playing soccer and riding my bicycle. In the future, I want to be in the navy military or a computer engineer."

Students from 2mA:
Group A: Gabriela Dextre, Tamara Alvarez, Lissette Boscovich, Kira Cayo, Angela Huaman, Sofia Leal, Dnagelly Brona, Barbara Cortes, Vannia Garcia, Genesis Lopez, Alexandra Avendano, Gabriel Cartes, Ivo Campos, Aaron Conajagua, Rodrigo
Group B: Camilo Munoz, Elimar Vargas, Clara Maquera, Yesica Vilches, Daniela Veira, Macarena Munoz, Luis Jalgado, Sebastian Rodriguez, Kevin Vivero, Ignacio Yomora, Javier Tordoya, Manuel Trujillo, Tamara Vargas, Javiera Valladores

" My name is Lissette Buscovich. I am 15 years-old. My hobbies are to draw, to listen to music and to sing. In the future, I think I would like to become a lawyer."

"My name is Kira Cayo. I am 15 years-old. I like sleeping, chatting, watching TV, listening to music and dancing. I want to be a sport teacher in the future."

Students from 2mC:
Group A: Daniella Fuentes, Patricia Cardenas, Zilpa Funes, Leslie Egana, Katherine Buguenu, Jorge Hidalgo, Jonathan Clark, Cristian Arana, Bayron Barrientes, Alex Cepeda, Yessenia Almonte, Vanessa Castaneda, Piera Diaz, Ariel Gatica, Francisco Andrede, Marita Lemus,
Group B: Franco Fuenzalida, Hiram Yassin, Alexandra Mena, Caroline Zavilo, Sandra Winchel, Carolina Peralta, Loreto Opazo, Ignacio Salinas, david Mendez, Carla Mendez, Scott Richards, Yoselin Morales, Camila Gonzalez, Tahiri Morales,  Sheyla Portilla.

"My name is Marita Lemus. I am 14 years-old. My hobbies are to run, to swim, to watch TV and to play basketball. In the future I want to be a lawyer."

"My name is Ariel Esteban Gatica Ros. I am 15 years-old. I like computer, watching TV and being with my friends. In the future I want to be a detective or police inspector."

"My name is Sheyla Cabanillas. I am 15. I love chatting with my friends. I want to be a business manager."

"My name is Hiram Yasin. I am 15 years-old. My favorite hobby is to play guitar. In the future I want to be an artist."

"My name is Ignacio Salinas. I am 15 years-old. My favorite hobby is to practive swimming. In the future I want to be an engineer in metallurgy."

"My name is Tahiri Morales. I am 15. I love to play volley-ball. I want to be a doctor."

"My name is Zilpa Funes. I am, 16. I love roller-skating. In the future, I don't know yet what I want to do. Maybe a roller-skating professional."

"My name is Camila Estefany Gonzalez Saa. I am 15 years-old. My favorite hobby is to play in the school's band. In the future I want to become a police investigator. "

"My name is Scott Andrew Richards Lopez. I am 16 years-old. My hobby is to practice moto-cross. In the future I want to study informatic and do moto-cross races."

Students from 2mD:
Group A: Camila Aronema, Camila Manzano, Valentina Cornejo, Catalina Calderon, Alexander Huerta, Valeria Godoy, Andre Cruz, Francisco Lincopan, Juan Bonvallete, Felipe Labrin, Adjani Cisternas, Fernanda Barraza, Isaboth Fernandez, Barbara Ignacio, Cynthia Bozt, Viviana Videle,
Group B: Allan Melipan, Martiza Sazo, Ricardo Puyen, Matias Fatias, Matia Soto, Karina Lagos, Benjamin Soto, Julio Arredondo, Adrian Cerpa, Lorena Topia, Javiera Robledo, Melissa Cubillos, Maria Jose, Stephanny Cotre, Batian Burgos, Franz Muller

Class of 2mD watching the movie "Juno"

Students from 3mA:
Group A: Nathalia Garay, Jehizi Flores, Gabriela Coletti, Angel Zavala, Claudia Neira, Nicola Ortiz, Humberto Hurtado, Luis Jeira, Mauricio Ramirez, George Allornoz, Maria Salgado, Yuri Valenzuela, Juan Dextre, Marcelo Robledo,
Group B: Kevin Gallardo, Vanessa Zuniga, Franz Bedon, Eva Jimenez, Gabriel Rodriguez, Angel Quinones, Leslie Toro, Alberto Sanchez, Paloma Rojas, Manuel Madrid, Yermy Zuleta, Jorge Rojas, Andres Quijada.

"My name is Leslie Aguirre or Laly as a nickname. I am 16 years-old. I like sports, singing and dancing salsa, watdch movies and travel with my family. In the future, I would like to study medicine or to be a biology teacher. "
"My name is Paloma Barretas. I am 15 years-old. I really like: play tennis and volleyball, travelling to different cities, listening to music, singing, dancing, everything! In the future, I would like to be either detective, vet, engineer or doctor."
"My name is Maria Palape. I am 16 years-old. I sing, sing, and sing (Il ike very much) besides, I go to church (but it's much than a hobby as God is very important for my life.) In the future, I want to be a student at the university."
"I am Yuri Valenzuala. I am 16 years-old. I dance ballet at the municipal theater of Iquique. In the future, I want to be a student at the university."

Students from 4mA:
Group A: Ignacio Candia, Miguel Fuentes, Israel Campos, Jorge Arnes, Andres Mancilla, Felipe Condori. Carla Caceres, Darinka Cardenas, Pamela Medina, Roberto Aguero, Makarena Vidal, Daniela Colipi, Yassets Egan.
Group B: Camila Cerda, Maria Vidal, Paulina Olivares, Catalina Eyraud, Kathleen Gomez, Yuliana Mamani, Marcos Ramus, Pablo Soto, Nicolas Poblete, David Cortez, Guisselle Jopia, Yanira Cortes, Ivan Maryon, Camila Hurtado, Ricardo Lancapichun.

"My name is Makarena Victoria Estay Hurtado. I am 17 years-old. I love singing. I am from Iquique, Chile. Next year, I will study at the university to become a teacher:) "

"My name is Ignacio Candia. I am 17. My hobby is drawing. I am from Calama, in the second region of Chile. On next year, I want to study medicine."

"My name is Miguel Fuentes. I am 17 years-old. My hobbies are to play basketball, guitar and video-games. Next year, I will enter to the military service or study meca-electronic engineering. "

"My name is Yanira Velasquez. I am 17 years-old. I like to watch TV, listen to music, go out, and use the computer. Next year, I will study at the university or at the PDI, work, enjoy my life and plan for my future in family."

"My name is Guisselle Gonzalez Jopia. I am 17 years-old. I like listening to music, chatting, and collecting ear rings. Next year, I will study at the university (ondotology), enjoy my life. I will be very happy."

"My name is Roberto Collao. I am 17 years-old. My hobbies are to play soccer and to play "play-station 2. I am from Iquique, Chile. Next year, I will study at the UNAP University."

"I'm Marcos Israel Godoy Ramos and I'm 17 years-old. I love the TV show "Friends" and to listen to music. I love going shopping with my family and go everywhere with my friends. I go to church, well, a chapel and I've done my religious confirmation in 2008. I want to study psychology, or to be an English teacher, but I want to study at the La Serena University. I may go to the JMJ on August in Madrid and travel to the South of Chile in December."

"My name is Paulina Hilaja Olivares. I am 16 years-old. I like to sleep, listen to music, sing, draw, cook, watch TV, play online games, chat with my friends. Next year, I will study law at the university, I will buy a car, I will go to study at the Antafagosta University."

"My name is Camila Martinez Hurtado. I am 17 years-old. My hobbies: I play volley-ball, I go to the mall, I listen to music, I make bracelets and hand-bands. Next year, I will study law at the university of Tarapaca and I will play in the selection of volley-ball of Iquique. In the future, I want to be a monitor for religious confirmation and a tourist guide."

"My name is Maria de Los Angeles Vega Vidal. I am 18 years-old. I like singing, going to the beach with my friends. I like to sleep and to go out with my friends. My plans for the future are to go to the university to study medicine at the University of Chile or maybe to sutdy for being an English teacher too."

Students from 4mB:

Group A: Yelicza Calvo, Makarena Garay, Enzo Giron, Yair Berrios, Nicolas Canio, Yacos Barraza, Debora Garcia, Abigail Concha, Estefani Berrios,

Group B: Sergio Jribarren, Carla Orostegui, Marcelo Pacheco, Gabriel Saez, Oscar Carveno, Irina Chilo, Daniela Arquera, Maria Jose Aguirre, Marcia Silva, Maxiel Rivera

"My name is Daniela Segovia. I am 16 years-old. My hobbies are to sleep, to swim, to go roller-skating, and to eat. I want to study to be a primary school teacher in the future."

"My name is Carla Ponce. I'm 17 years-old. I like to sing and sometimes to draw. In the future I want to be a doctor. "

"My name is Marcelo Andres Mendez Pacheco. I am 16 years-old. I love sports. I want to be an architect in the future."

"My name is Oscar Pena Caveno. I am 17 years-old. I like to play guitar and listen to music. In the future I want to be an attorney."

"My name is Gabriel Leonardo Rodriguez Saez. I am 17 years-old. I like sports and playing computer. In the future, I want to be an industrial engineer."

1m Activity - Flashcards & English-speaking countries - May, 23rd

Flashcards:

-In order to customize the classroom's walls, students will have to make flashcards using the vocabulary of moods and hobbies (as a review) and english-speaking countries with their flags (as a new class topic.)

1) Students need to discover first which English-speaking countries are represented by these flags:

 

-Provide extra information about each flag

2) Notions of culture:

Map of English-speaking countries: places in dark blue represent countries which speak English as a first language. Places in light-blue, countries which speak English as a second language or which English was a lot used in the past because of British colonization.

Important things to remember/vocabulary:

-There are 50 stars and 13 stripes on the American flag (50 for the number of states and 13 for first colonies of the U.S.A.)

-United Kingdom is made of 4 semi-independent regional identities: Wales, England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

-The Canadian flag represents a maple leaf as the emblem of the country, famous for his trees producing the famous maple syrup.

-Can students also suggest other things to add to the cultural content of the class?

                                    
3) Flashcards modelling:

                   

I usually feel:                  HAPPY!	I never feel: Sad!
My favorite thing in life is:          TRAVELLING!         To see the world!	I want  to visit:                   AUSTRALIA!            To see koalas!

4) Production:

-4 flashcards/students using these four categories/students need to draw and create/think about a usual and unsual mood of theirs, a hobby and an English-speaking country they woud like to visit and why.

Examples of flashcards (after the activitiy, on the classroom's walls);