• brave (adj.)
• confident /ˈkɒnfɪdənt/ (adj.)
• diverse /ˌdaɪˈvɜːs/ (US) / diverse /ˈdaɪvɜːs/ (UK) (adj.)
• progressive /ˌprəʊˈgrɛsɪv/ (adj.)
• congress (n.)
• ethnic /ˈɛθnɪk/ groups / communities (n.)
• game changer (n.)
• mindset /ˈmaɪndˌsɛt/ (n.)
• be elected (v.)
• to win an election (v.)
• make history (v.)

PATH

A

1-A

Pick out the places mentioned. Where does the action take place?

2-A

Pick out figures / dates. When is the action taking place?

3-A

How many women are represented? What do they have in common?

Useful vocabulary: It shows women who are… All these women are motivated by…

PATH

B

1-B

Recap the video (who, when, where, what).

2-B

List the candidates mentioned. How do they stand out compared to the other senators elected so far?

3-B

What is the message conveyed through the report?

Useful vocabulary: There are… women mentioned… The scene takes place in…

Share your findings with your classmate.

4

Can you identify with one of these women? Why or why not?

5

Is it necessary to be politically represented by someone who looks like you?


Useful vocabulary: I would definitely vote for… as she…
I find it necessary / I do not find it necessary since...

6

Make a campaign flyer for one of these candidates with the help of the information you have found. Be ready to present it.