Should government spend more money on improving roads and highways, or should government spend more money on improving public transportation (buses, trains, subway) ?  Why?

Christmas is in three days ! Tell us if you like it and what are your plans

Expressions/vocabulary to learn

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Spaces and exchanges (listening practice)

Myths and Heroes (listening practice)

Myths and Heroes (listening practice)

Ideas of progress (listening practice)

PLACES AND FORMS OF POWER (listening practice)

Business English course (listen and learn)

What's your opinion about yellow-vested protesters ?

"The Consultant"

After reading "The Consultant" and working on the book in class, do you see capitalism and business the same way ?

A mother wants to name her little boy "Ambre", a girl's name, but the mayor said she couldn't. What do you think about that ? Do you think a boy can have a girl's name (and conversely) ?

We read "The Consultant" in class. After reading this book show that books are important

Dear Mr President by Pink

Do the words of this song have an impact on you ? Justify your answer

Do you think France should pay tribute to Philippe Pétain in the WW1 commemoration ?

People recognize a difference between children and adults. What events (experiences or ceremonies) make a person an adult? 

What do you think about country-related stereotypes ? (Like the baguette for French people)

FILMS

Films can tell us a lot about the country where they were made. What have you learned about a country from watching its movies? 

What was the last book you read ?

Sum it in a few sentences and tell us if you liked it or not, and why.

parents

Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? Parents are the best teachers. 
Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

In class we are working on a story in which the narrator likes his life in his new country.
What about you ? Would you enjoy living in another country ? If yes, which one ?

Which nobel prize would you like to get and why ?

Outstanding events in the USA

Write about some of the things you have learnt or found out since the beginning of the new school year (september 2018)

Let's talk about some important people and events in the USA

SIGNS OF SEXISM

Serena Williams,  broke her racket and lost the match, certainly because of it. She was penalised,  but men players are never penalised.  She told to Carlos Ramos, “I don’t cheat to win, I’d rather lose. I’m just letting you know.”  

She hints  that it is a sign of sexism, do you agree?

As you know, high school is the last step before going to college. Do you have any idea of what you want to study after ? What would be your dream job ?

What did you do during this summer break ?

SUMMER READING

1ère S/L/ES ( European section): "The Fortune of John de Courcy",
"Black Beauty'' "David Copperfield"  edition : Oxford Bookworms



TS / TES : "The Consultant" author Rupert Morgan
"Steve Biko"  Cry Freedom  edition : Oxford Bookworms

summer

What are your plans for summer holidays ? 

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2017-2018

What are you thoughts about this year?

And what did you learn ? 

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DONALD TRUMP'S ACTS

 WATCH THIS  VIDEO

Do you think that Donald Trump's actions are effective? 

Could the last attack  be avoided ?

"Ask no questions"

Share your opinions about the book we studied in class. What do you know about the author?

guns control

Watch this video, what is it about? Share your opinions. 

VIDEO: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aIgfTVL3yBnZDEDFDl2I60JBcnGjHAQnrg/view?usp=sharing

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why did Harper Lee choose : "To Kill a Mockingbird" as the title for the book?

In your opinion who is the Mockingbird ? 

THE THEME OF RACISM

WHAT KIND OF RACISM IS SHOWN IN "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" ?

AUSTRALIA

WHAT DID YOU LEARN ABOUT THIS COUNTRY? 

WOULD YOU LIKE TO VISIT IT ?

"To Kill A Mockingbird'

Show why we have to be careful with myths?

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the march for our lives

Hundreds of thousands of Americans are expected to turn out for rallies across the country later on Saturday in support of tighter gun control. 

Do you think this march will change gun owner's point of view ?

The Youth

Do youths express themselves more today than in the past?

Youth Matters

We are preparing a special edition of our magazine dedicated to the problems that affect young people in different countries today, in particular, those relating to work, education, or the environment. Write an article about the most important aspects of one of these issues facing young people today in your country.

Michigan's attorney general has promised a full investigation into how sports doctor Larry Nassar was able to abuse young women for decades while working at a university in the state. Nassar was effectively sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for sexually abusing young athletes. Nearly 160 women accused Nassar, 54, of abuse.

What do you think about that ?

According to you, why it took times before the supreme court noticed ?

INEQUALITIES

In social sciences, my class and I are currently working on inequalities. We have been talking about salaries inequalities, men/women inequalities, chances inequalities... 

This subject is very important because it makes you understand the world you live in and the chance that you have over other people and what you can do to help them.

Do you think that inequalities are overrated or do you think that it's important to talk about them? 

Have you ever been a victim of an inequality or the witness of one?

your opinion about the USA

After learning so much about the USA, are you still attracted to it ? Would you say it's country of DREAM or NIGHTMARE ?

Donald TRUMP

                                                  What do you think of his attitudes/behavior ?

Donald TRUMP said:"North korea Leader Kim Jong Un just stated that the"Nuclear Button is on his desk at all times". Will someone from his depleted and food starved regime please inform him that I too have a Nuclear Button, but it is a much bigger & more powerful one than his, and my Button works!"

USA

Are you shocked by some of what happened there (in the USA) to end discrimination and to obtain equality ? 

Give examples.

What have you learnt about Afro-Americans?

WHAT'S NEW ON TV ?

It's a new year and a year of new beginning  for us but also for our favourite characters on TV. 

I am a huge fan of series and I know that a lot of people on this blog are too. 

Because 2018 is the beginning of new series on our screens and I am very excited about it. 

What series are you looking forward to watch this year? 

Talk about it and summarize is a little bit. (150 words)