A chaque nouvelle année qui commence, de nombreuses personnes en profitent pour prendre de bonnes résolutions.
Et toi? As-tu pris de bonnes résolutions pour cette année? Seras-tu capable de les tenir?
Dans ce chapitre, nous parlerons tout d'abord des journaux intimes. En as-tu un? Quelle serait ta réaction si quelqu'un le lisait à ton insu? Je suis persuadée que tu serais vraiment en colère!
We will study an excerpt from this very good book whose title is quite funny! I shall never advise you too much to read books in English
Homework 1: Clique sur le lien suivant afin de lire les différentes critiques du livre de Sue Townsend.
http://www.suetownsend.co.uk/books/secret-diary-of-adrian-mole-aged-13#reviewshttp://
1) Rechercher le vocabulaire inconnu
2) Analyser la critique suivante : « The publishers could offer a money back guarantee if you don’t laugh and be sure they wouldn’t have to write a single cheque » (Jeremy Paxman).
Quelle est l’idée de Jeremy Paxman ? Est-ce qu’elle existe pour d’autres choses ? Que suggère-t-elle à propos du livre ? Réponds en anglais.
A little bit of history now! Where do New Year's Resolutions come from? Have a guess then watch the video!
Homework 2:
What are most people's resolutions for the new year?
Have a look at the pie chart and answer the questions in your copybook:
- Do you find the results surprising?
- What could the category "others" include?
- What's your favourite resolution? LIst every answer in your preferred order.
- What are your resolutaions for this year? Do you usually keep them?
Will you be able to keep your New Years resolutions this year? Or will you be one of the millions like Gary?
I can't talk about New Year's resolutions and not mention one of my favourite film, which is a book first by the way! I'm sure you've already heard of Bridget Jones's Diary!?
In class, we'll watch and comment the very beginning of the film and focus on Bridget's resolutions.
Homework:
Watch the video studied in class once again and find out the translation of the new vocab.
New Year's Resolutions (The LanguagePoint)
These English language activities are designed to explore ideas and practicalities connected with New Year Resolutions, including writing your own resolutions. Resources available: Teacher notes New
http://thelanguagepoint.com/english_collections/show/New_Year%27s_Resolutions