Final project
P.222-223
8 • Territory and memory
Final project
The scenario
On Columbus Day, a talk show is organized on the controversial question: “Should the celebration of Thanksgiving be abandoned in the USA?”. You decide to take a stand!
► Workbook p. 112
Get ready!
- Turn to the previous pages to revise and make sure you are ready for the task.
- Read the assessment grid of your project.
- Make a list of the useful vocabulary you might need.
Option 1 - Post a comment
As a descendent of a native or pilgrim, you see the programming of a talk show entitled “Should the celebration of Thanksgiving be banned in the USA?”. You decide to react before the show and post a reaction on the webpage of the channel (180 words).
Action!
- Prepare and organise your arguments.
- Write your reaction to the talk show. Take a stand:
choose your point of view (native or pilgrim).
➜ Introduce yourself, talk about your origins.
➜ The reasons why this subject is important to you
and why you decided to react.
➜ Be convincing!
Tips: Vary the wording to express your opinion. Justify it with arguments and examples from the unit.
Niveau 1 (A1)
Réalisation de la tâche
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Niveau 2 (A2)
Réalisation de la tâche
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Niveau 3 (B1)
Réalisation de la tâche
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Niveau 4 (B1+ - B2)
Réalisation de la tâche
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Vers B2+
Réalisation de la tâche, cohérence / organisation
Recevabilité linguistique, contenus culturels
Recevabilité linguistique, contenus culturels
Option 2 - Take part in a talk show
On Columbus Day, you take part in a talk show organized on the controversial question: “Should the celebration of Thanksgiving be abandoned in the USA?”.
Action!
- Learn about your role. You can be: › The anchorman / woman • You introduce the topic and make sure everybody speaks. You can give your opinion.
- Prepare your arguments and get ready to interact. ► Méthode Je m’exprime à l’oral p. 246 • J’interagis à l’oral p. 251
- Act it out! Be convincing!
› An American governor • You represent the government of the US. You are attached to traditions.
› The descendant of an indigenous tribe • You stand for your fellow tribe members and demand apologies.
› An historian • You are an expert on both sides of the topic.
Tips: Write down steps and key words only. Practise looking at the other guests and make sure you speak loud enough. Be ready to react to the other guests’ arguments.
Niveau 1 (A1)
Réalisation de la tâche
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Niveau 2 (A2)
Réalisation de la tâche
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Niveau 3 (B1)
Réalisation de la tâche
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Niveau 4 (B1+ - B2)
Réalisation de la tâche
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Interaction orale
Prononciation / fluidité
Recevabilité linguistique
Contenus culturels
Vers B2+
Réalisation de la tâche, Interaction
orale
Prononciation / fluidité, recevabilité linguistique, contenus culturels
Prononciation / fluidité, recevabilité linguistique, contenus culturels
Alternative project - Digital awareness campaign
You decide to raise awareness on this issue on social networks.
You can use various digital tools (infographics, animation video, Genial.ly...) and address various messages.
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