Réagir et dialoguer : je peux échanger des informations.

Robots are very ancient inventions. For example, Al-Jazari (1136‑1206), an inventor, designed an “elephant clock” which used an automaton and a boat with robot musicians to impress people at royal parties. Do you know any famous robots?

Exercice 1 : Too many chores… for a human!

1

Observe and describe the picture. Can you name other chores?

2

Do you often do chores at home? Take a test to find out.

3

Survey your partner on his / her habits. Use frequency adverbs.

Exercice 2 : Fed up with chores!

1

Describe the characters’ feelings. Why do they feel that way?

2

Listen and write down all the information you can.

3

Spot activities and characters. Who does what?

4

The boys are so fed up with chores, they decide to go on strike. Design they protest signs.

5

Imagine how their families react. Act out the dialogue.

Exercice 3 : A very helpful robot!

1

Look at the title and the screenshot. Describe the expressions on the characters’ faces.

2

Imagine what they are saying.

3

Watch the video and check your hypotheses.

4

Imagine you are Gromit and you want Wallace to stop inventing robots...

Pronounce /ʃ/ and /tʃ/

I choose to do chores, but I never wash dishes.


Protest: She shares her chores but doesn’t share her chocolate.

Frequency

Observe: How often do you make your bed? Do you often set the table?

Think: Spot the tense and the adverbs. Focus on word order.

Practise: Ask your partner 4 questions to know if he / she helps his / her parents at home.

Use Vocaroo and interview a housework robot about its chores.

A1 I can name the chores done and specify frequency.
A1+ I can ask and answer questions about frequency.
A2 I can add details, use link words and my pronunciation is correct.