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mercredi 8 avril 2026
LESSON SECONDE EURO WeDNESDAY THE 8 TH OF APRIL
LESSON SECONDE EURO FRIDAY THE 20 TH OF MARCH
PROJECT FAKE NEWS
SESSION 1
WORDS OF THE DAY :
To no avail ( pour rien / san résultat) = achieving
nothing
I am on the mend = i am recovering from my disease ( en voie de guérison)
(to) upend ( renverser / chambouler)
He upended my plans of peace
EXTRA WORDS
genuine // fake
afterwards = then
deal with = focus on = delve into = tackle ( traiter de)
ex: the text deals with a topical news
grab ( saisir)
fool = con = dupe = bamboozle ( tromper)
to change = to modify = to tamper with
punchy = striking
ex: you have to write a punchy headline
(to) slaughter = (to) murder = (to) kill
afterwards = then
brutal = violent
a good deed (une bonne action )
be drawn to = be attracted to
a menace = a threat
a shooting
deal with = focus on = tackle = delve into
volunteering ( benevolat )
i am a case in point ( j en suis un exemple )
it is close to my heart = it is something that i am
really passionate about .
STEP 1 REPORT ON THE NEWS
USEFUL WEBSITES TO KEEP UP WITH THE NEWS
bbc .com
the guardian .com
france 24 .com
euronews.com
1. First to your colleagues
2. Then i will pick up someone
3. Can you ask questions to the speaker ?
THEN WRITE HERE THE VOCABULARY WORDS THAT YOU FIND INTERESTING
https://mensuel.framapad.org/p/reporting-on-the-news-ak7r
HOMEWORK
1. Write an article of roughly 150 words on a topical subject
either local or international .THIS ARTICLE MUST BE FAKE OR GENUINE
2. Follow the method learnt today to write an article
3. Do not forget to include emotive vocabulary words
4. Type and Print the article to be marked and
displayed on a padlet for our spanish penfriends
mardi 7 avril 2026
LESSON SECONDE 3 5 TUESDAY THE 7 TH OF APRIL
AXE 2VIVRE ENTRE GENERATIONS
STEP 2
Another unique family : the royals
WORDS OF THE DAY :
(to) slim down = reduce = diminish
Ex : some people might wish to slim down the monarchy
Through thick and thin = through good and bad times
RECAP
STEP 4 GOING DOWN MEMORY LANE
1.Now think about some episodes in your life that had a major influence on your life and your present personality and tell us about it :
2. Tell your partner
3. your partner must report on this event
STEP 5 GRAMMAR how to express the PAST
1. Le past simple did + bv
2. Le past perfect had + participe passé / action passée avant une autre action passée
3. Ex : i had killed my bother when the police arrested me
4. Used to = une action passée qu on ne fait plus aujourdhui
I didn’t use to smoke
5. WOULD = habitude passée
6. WHEN I WAS YOUNG I would do gymnastics
STEP 1 GOD SAVE THE KING DESCRIBE WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THEM ?
This is the british royal family
Harry is married to megan who used to be an actress
Andrew one of the QUEEN's son was INVOLVED (impliqué) in the epstein files = a massive scandal involving an under age girl.so he was destituted and he saw his royal titles taken away from him .
The king used to be married to princess Dianawho died in a car crash in Paris
the queen is called Camilla and she used to be the mistress of the king when he was still married to Diana.
So the king and queen are both divorced which is an issue in the UK as they are supposed to represent the Church where divorce is not allowed.
STEP 2 LONG LIVE THE KING SHOULD WE HAVE A KING OR QUEEN IN FRANCE ?
WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
STEP 3 Exercise: The Monarchy Debate
Instructions: Below is a list of arguments regarding the role of a monarchy in the modern world. Read each statement carefully and decide whether it is a Pro (a benefit) or a Con (a drawback).
Write the corresponding letter of each argument in the correct column of the table provided at the bottom.
What is a Monarchy?
A monarchy is a system of government where a King or Queen is the head of state. In most modern countries, like the UK or Spain, they have a Constitutional Monarchy, meaning the monarch has symbolic power, but elected politicians make the laws.
The Arguments
- A. Taxpayers have to fund expensive security, palace maintenance, and official travel.
- B. The monarch is a neutral figure who doesn't belong to a political party, allowing them to represent all citizens.
- C. Leaders stay for decades, providing a sense of historical "sameness" while politicians come and go.
- D. Having a royal family can feel old-fashioned because it implies some people are born "better" than others.
- E. The Royal Family acts as a "brand" that attracts millions of tourists and boosts the economy.
- F. In many modern systems, the monarch is just a figurehead with no actual power to create or change laws.
- G. The monarch serves as a powerful symbol of national identity and helps unite people during celebrations.
- H. The position is not democratic; the leader is chosen by birthright rather than by a public vote.
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The pros |
The cons |
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B C E G
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A D F H
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Summary Table
|
Feature |
Pro |
Con |
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Selection |
Guaranteed leader for life |
Not chosen by the people |
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Money |
Brings in tourism dollars |
Costs taxpayers for maintenance |
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Politics |
Stay neutral and "above" arguments |
Can't actually change laws |
STEP 4 SO DEFEND THE KING AGAINST THE REVOLUTIONARIES
DEFEND YOUR SIDE OF THE ARGUMENT
EXTRA VOCABULARY
- To represent: "The Crown represents the people."
- To support: "Many people support the tradition."
- To abolish: "Some people want to abolish (end) the monarchy."
- To fund: "The government funds the Royal Family."
- To modernise: "The monarchy needs to modernise to survive."
.Stability:
.Election
.Symbolic:
.Heritage:
.Equality: Everyone has the same status.
Tourism: Attracting visitors.
Outdated: Old-fashioned; not modern.
Neutral: Not involved in politics.
Privilege: Special rights for one family.
HOMEWORK :
1. learn the voc
2. prepare your arguments for the debate : do you think we should have a king or a queen in France ? cf lesson REMEMBER TO USE THE NOTION OPINION AGREEMENT DISAGREEMENT
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