cours seconde 9

Lesson
Seconde 9
Thursday the 10th of Deccember
Task : comprehension ecrite : I am who I am

Word of the day :
go on a diet = slim ( faire un regime)
put on weight ( prendre du poids) # lose weight
be plump = be fat = be overweight = be more than the normal /regular weight
big/ obese
gossip ( ragoter/raconter des ragots)
rolls of fat (bourrelets)
shame on you (honte à toi)
be ashamed (avoir honte)
be star material = to be able to be a star
appearances

A TRANSPARENT SHEET
This woman is obese.Imagine the consequences on her life.
As a consequence people gossip about her
behind her back
As a result her health will decline

Does she have star material?Could she become a star
I don’t think so because Appearances are essential.Still she could have a nice voice.

READ THE TEXT AND FIND THE MAIN INFORMATION
Who ?Where ?When ?What
-Michelle MacManus is overweight
-She was a winner on pop idol because she has a great voice
She tried to lose weight before but she is still overweight
It takes place in the United kingdom
She wants to defend her rights to be fat and be who she is
Her motto is :I am who I am
she won't give (give in = céder) in to people’s pressure
She wants to silence the prejudices people have about fat people

ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ON THE TEXT
Exercice 2 :
a)False .line 12 « an image conscious nation »
b)True line 19 « Watched by 12.1 Million .

USE THE WORDS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE TO SUM UP THE TEXT
Michelle MacManus is talented and tenacious.She has tried to lose weight before ut she is still fat.She refuses to give in to prejudices and the intolerance of people who want her to go on a diet.
She was first discover on Pop Idol a British reality Tv show, a new form of entertainment where viewers can phone-in to vote for their favourite singer.This show is very popular and is broadcasted to millions.During this show young singers are auditioning.Michelle is hoping she will make a record after her victory.
homework : module
test en classe entière sur le texte : sum up the text with the words from the wordbox