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Unit 7
Activity 5

Sustainable fashion

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Video

Emma Watson: Changing the world one dress at a time, CNN.com, 2016.
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Questions
Differentiation
Read the text.
Workbook p. 47
Then, click on your path!
A
or
B
Path A

1-A
What kind of video is it?
2-A
Name the event mentioned and explain why they're there.

3-A
What important decision did Emma Watson make a year before? Quote one reason why she did that.
4-A
What material was used to make her dress?
5-A
Pay attention to the way she is speaking. When does she usually make a pause? Why?
Useful vocabulary
She is being interviewed for…
The clothes are made of…
She decided to / made the decision to...
Path B

1-B
Present the video (who, what, where…).
2-B
What do we learn about Emma Watson's commitment? Explain what is innovative about her approach.

3-B
What does it take for a piece of clothing to be considered sustainable? Why?

4-B
How can people participate in sustainable fashion?

5-B
How does she speak to make herself more convincing?

Useful vocabulary
he aims at…
Her goal is to… She's committed to +V-ing…
Let's talk this out!
Group work
Mediation

6
Write your own definition of “sustainable fashion”.

7
What adjective does the journalist use to describe Emma at the end? Is he convinced?

8
Read the Instagram post by Emma Watson on the opposite page, give your opinion on Emma's commitment. What limits can you find to this concept?

9
Do you buy sustainable clothes? Are you now willing to? Explain.

Useful vocabulary
She is inspiring…
She makes a difference…
She's a role model / a leading figure in the field…
I'm willing to… I would / could definitely do it… I'd like to… I think everyone should…
I don't think I could… It may be difficult / hard to…
The problem is that...
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Toolbox

Toolbox

  • ecological (adj.)
  • ethical (adj.)
  • harmful /ˈhɑːmfʊl/ (adj.)
  • necessary (adj.)
  • ecologically /ˌɪːkəˈlɒdʒɪklɪ/ (adv.)
  • systematically /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkəlɪ/ (adv.)
  • commitment (n.) → commit to (v.)
  • consumer (n.) → consume (v.)
  • impact (n.)
  • innovation (n.) → innovate (v.)
  • pollutant /pəˈluːtənt/ (n.) → polluting (adj.)
  • purchase (n.) → purchase (v.)
  • aim at + V-ing (v.)
  • leave a mark (v.)
  • biodegradable / compostable / decomposable (adj.)
  • sustainable / ecological (adj.)
  • fascinating / interesting / captivating / intriguing (adj.)
  • innovative / inventive / creative / imaginative / ingenious (adj.)
  • outfit / masterpiece / master work (n.)
  • habitat / surroundings / territory (n.)
  • item of clothing / piece of clothing / garment (n.)
  • waste / refuse / garbage / trash / rubbish (n.)
  • make a stand / stand up for / stand up against (v.)
  • make a difference / have a positive impact on (v.)
  • cut / decrease / reduce pollution (v.)
  • make a commitment / undertake (v.)
  • use / expend (v.)
  • underestimate / underrate (v.)
  • touch / feel / influence / inspire (v.)
  • fervently / strongly / warmly (adv.)
  • in an original way / in a unique way / in an original manner (exp.)
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Let's learn!

Play Taboo!

  • Everyone writes words from the lesson on pieces of paper.
  • Mix them up and play in pairs: you have 2 minutes to make your partner guess the word only by miming it and using other words associated to it.
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Grammar at work

Le présent simple et le présent Be +V-ing

  • Observez les exemples suivants et donnez leur valeur :
    a. I'm here with Calvin putting together this masterpiece.
    b. I want to know that it's not leaving a negative mark.
    c. Fashion is something that touches our lives every single day.
    •

  • Déduisez-en la règle d'emploi du présent simple et du présent Be + V-ing.
Exercices p. 112
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Précis grammatical p. 272-273
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Placeholder pour Photo 2016 d'Emma Watson en robe bustier éco-responsable noire et blanche, fabriquée à partir de bouteilles plastiques recyclées.Photo 2016 d'Emma Watson en robe bustier éco-responsable noire et blanche, fabriquée à partir de bouteilles plastiques recyclées.
Emma Watson wearing a sustainable dress made of plastic bottles, 2016.
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Over to you!

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Defend a cause for a Vogue interview

Let's use what you have learnt in
!

You have been asked to be the editor for a special Vogue issue. In teams, choose a cause that is dear to you. Participate in the interview. Be ready to explain how it's crucial for all of us to join in this fight.
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