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mercredi 15 avril 2026
mardi 14 avril 2026
lesson seconde 1 tuesday the 14 th of april
lesson seconde 1 tuesday the 14 th of april
WORDS OF THE DAY
to describe = to depict
we are like 2 peas in a pod = we get along very well ( on s'entend très bien )
STEP 1
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
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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.
STEP 2 DEBATE : should we have a monarchy in France ?
I believe that we should not have a monarchy in france for the simple reason that we are a democracy which means that the citizens have to decide what is best for the country.
It is true / it is fair to say that a king would bring stability in the country .Moreover as the king does not belong to a political party , he or she could remain neutral and choose the best option for the people at large ( at large = en général)
On the other hand if we opt for = choose a constitutional monarchy , the monarch will not have much power of decision and thus having a king will not be worthwhile ( be worthwhile = valoir la peine)
Besides having a monarch conveys ( convey = transmettre) the idea that some people stand above others ( above = au dessus) which is contrary to our French values of liberty and equality.
In a nutshell i reckon that we should not have a monarchy in France because it could soon lead to a dictatorship and we have to respect what the people have to say.
STEP 3 WHAT IS YOUR FAMILY LIKE ?
1. The Multi-Generational Household
Painting: The Bellelli Family Artist: Edgar Degas Date: 1858–1867
This portrait depicts Degas's aunt, her husband, and their two daughters. It captures the tension and psychological complexity of a multi-generational family living under one roof, including a portrait-within-a-painting of the deceased grandfather.
Vocabulary tool
Austere
We can see …= we can catch a glimpse of …we can perceive …= we can notice …
In the background ( à l arrière)
In the foreground ( à l avant)
On the left hand side // on the right hand side
They seem = they look + adjectif
Extranged ( brouillé)
Patriachal
Somber = dark
Composition
Apron ( tablier)
A painting = a picture =a work of art
2. The Nuclear Family
Painting: American Gothic Artist: Grant Wood Date: 1930
While often debated whether they represent a husband and wife or a father and daughter, this duo represents the stoic, traditional nuclear unit of the American rural landscape. It emphasizes the roles and shared labor of a small, tight-knit family.
VOCABULARY TOOL
We can see …= we can catch a glimpse of …we can perceive …= we can notice …
In the background ( à l arrière)
In the foreground ( à l avant)
On the left hand side // on the right hand side
They seem .= they look + adj
stiff ( coincé)
Austere
Stoic
Resolute
3. The Chosen Family (Community)
Painting: Luncheon of the Boating Party Artist: Pierre-Auguste Renoir Date: 1881
This masterpiece represents a chosen family—a group of friends, lovers, and acquaintances who share a deep bond. It captures the warmth, laughter, and relaxation of a modern social unit that exists outside of biological ties.
VOCABULARY TOOL
We can see …= we can catch a glimpse of …we can perceive …= we can notice …
In the background ( à l arrière)
In the foreground ( à l avant)
On the left hand side // on the right hand side
They seem .= they look + adj
convivial
friendly
effervescent
gaiety
4. The Single-Parent Household
Painting: The Cradle Artist: Berthe Morisot Date: 1872
Morisot captures an intimate, quiet moment between a mother and her child. While a father might exist in the background of this family's life, the painting highlights the maternal bond and the singular focus of a caregiver, representing the core of a single-parent dynamic.
VOCABULARY TOOL
We can see …= we can catch a glimpse of …we can perceive …= we can notice …
In the background ( à l arrière)
In the foreground ( à l avant)
On the left hand side // on the right hand side
They seem .= they look + adj
Tender
Pensive = contempla
Vulnerable
Nurturing
Contemplative
Protective
HOMEWORK
test ecrit : would you like a king or a queen in france ? cf STEP 1 +step 2 debate pour ecrire une réponse avec 5 arguments (
lesson seconde 3 5 tuesday the 14 th of april
Lesson Tuesday the 14 th of april
TALKING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY origins
Words of the day
Meanwhile (Pendant ce temps là )
By the way ( soit dit en passant)
SHOW ME YOUR NOTEBOOK
STEP 2 A ROLE PLAY AT THE BORDER
PARTNER A :
THE IMMIGRANT :
a)Invent your identity
Family name :
First name :
Country of origins:
Age:
Job:
Family status:
Reason to migrate to the states:
Language spoken :
Job to support yourself once in the US:
Police record (casier judiciaire)
Possessions
Ideas : the land of opportunities
Become rich / affluent/ prosperous =Go from rags to riches
Earn a high income
Make ends meet= make enough money to see the day
Material comfort
Fulfil a dream = satisfy a dream
A house of my own = a house that belongs to me
Stable job
Give the children an education / a new life
b)Try to find arguments to convince the officer he has to accept you in America .
PARTNER B : THE IMMIGRATION OFFICER
a)Ask the immigrant questions to find the following information . You might want to add your own questions
Family name :
First name :
Country of origins:
Age:
Job:
Family status:
Reason to migrate to the states:
Language spoken :
Job to support yourself once in the US:
Police record
Possessions
b)Try to find arguments to tell him/ her why you think he should NOT be allowed inside the USA;
Notion : opinion / obligation
A burden (un fardeau) for our country
Bring corruption/ violence/ diseases/
Already too many aliens/ more immigrants than the economy can absorb
Low-skilled = without qualifications
Too easy access to benefits ( benefits= aides sociales)
Live at the expense of the natives (vivre aux crochets des gens du pays)
Wealthy / rich/ well-off people
Intellectuals and scientists should come first= we should do a form of screening /selection
Different customs/food/lifestyle/religion/sets of values
Can’t fit in/ be integrated/assimilated.
SESSION 6
FOOD FROM ABROAD
AXE 2 VIVRE ENTRE GENERATION
SESSION 6
FOOD FROM ABROAD
The whole lesson is here
https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/648/
ANTICIPATION :
what is your favourite food ?
who cooks in your family ?
do you like vegetables ?
do you believe that tastes come from your family or from ads and influencers ?
a cucumber( un concombre)
lasagna
a spoon ( une cuillère)
cabbage( un choux)
cauliflower ( le chouxfleur )
VOCABULARY SHEET
FOOD
(to) feed oneself ( se nourrir)
Eating habits = eating patterns ( les habitudes alimentaires)
A daily intake ( une consommation quotidienne) ex :a fruit intake
Wieght ( le poids)
(to) weigh ( peser)
To) put on weight ( grossir) = to gain weight // to lose weight
(to) be overweight ( être trop gros)
Childhood obesity
Plump ( grassouillet)
A paunch ( une bedaine)
To binge on ( se goinfrer de )
Binge eating
Binge drinking
(to) resist temptation = (to) give in to temptation
Processed food ( les aliments préparés/ industriels)
Fatty food
Starch/ starchy food ( les féculents)
Thin/ skinny/ bony
(to) be lean and muscular (être mince et musclé)
(to) be diagnosed with anorexia
To) go on a diet
A slimming diet
A healthy diet (un régime alimentaire sain) = a balanced diet ( un régime équilibré)
Diet foods
A dietetician
A fitness fanatic = a fitness freak
(to work out ( faire de la musculation)
EXTRA VOCABULARY
a mechanics ( un garagiste )
a hairdresser ( un coiffeur / coiffeuse)
an ice cream vendor ( un vendeur de glace)
a suitcase luggage ( des valises)
i have done nothing wrong ( j ai rien fait de mal )
all the paper work has been sorted
spinach ( les epinards)
artichokes ( les artichauds)
HOMEWORK
1. apprendre le vocabulaire pour test oral
2. ne pas oublier son cours
3.ammenez un plat si possible typique de vos origines pour une note bonus
lundi 13 avril 2026
lesson seconde 3 5 monday the 13 th of april
lesson seconde 3 5 monday the 13 th of april
words of the day
describe = depict
i can depict that painting
it runs in the family ( c 'est dans la famille)
ex: we all have the same nose in my family . it runs in the family
STEP 1 IDIOMATIC EXPRESSIONS
we are as different as chalk and cheese = we are totally different
we are like two peas in a pod = we are completely similar and we get along very well
we get on like house on fire ( on s'entend comme des larrons en foire = on s'entend trop bien )
she is the spitting image of her mother ( the spitting image of = le portrait craché de )
i have little to do with her ( j ai très peu à voir avec elle )
you just can't tell them apart ( on ne peut pas voir la différence entre eux/ on ne peut pas les différencier)
STEP 2 A KAHOOT
here are the expressions
MY EXTENDED FAMILY ( famille au sens large )
be in good terms with someone ( etre en bon terme avec qq)
my family members = my relatives
(to) officiate at a wedding = (to) be the priest at the wedding (etre le celebrant)
a dysfunctional family ( une famille qui dysfonctionnelle)
a close - knit = a loving family ( une famille proche/ aimante )
(to) raise = (to) bring up a child ( élever un enfant )
a carefree childhood ( une enfance sans soucis)
(to) be due = date when a child is supposed to be born
a get together = a family gathering ( une réunion de famille )
Lesson Monday the 13 th of april
TALKING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY
Words of the day
My roots
The country i come from
My native country
Ancestors = forefathers
STEP 1 RECAP : ask each other questions about the previous lesson
STEP 2 WHERE DOES YOUR FAMILY COME FROM ? where were YOUR parents, grandparents, or ancestors come from ?
MY ROOTS ARE IN TUNISIA
My ancestors come from algeria
My forefathers come from cape verde
STEP 3 WHY DID THEY COME TO France ? imagine the reasons why someone would migrate to France or in another country ?
My grandfather came to France for a job opportunity and my mother followed him to marry my father
They moved to (to move to = demenager ) France to begin = to start a new life
They migrate to France to improve ( ameliorer) = to better their life
Most come to France to have a better life
Migrants= newcomers come to France because they are attracted by the french way of life
They might flee ( fled / fled ) wars = conflicts
STEP 4 A ROLE PLAY AT THE BORDER
PARTNER A :
THE IMMIGRANT :
a)Invent your identity
Family name :
First name :
Country of origins:
Age:
Job:
Family status:
Reason to migrate to the states:
Language spoken :
Job to support yourself once in the US:
Police record (casier judiciaire)
Possessions
Ideas : the land of opportunities
Become rich / affluent/ prosperous =Go from rags to riches
Earn a high income
Make ends meet= make enough money to see the day
Material comfort
Fulfil a dream = satisfy a dream
A house of my own = a house that belongs to me
Stable job
Give the children an education / a new life
b)Try to find arguments to convince the officer he has to accept you in America .
PARTNER B : THE IMMIGRATION OFFICER
a)Ask the immigrant questions to find the following information . You might want to add your own questions
Family name :
First name :
Country of origins:
Age:
Job:
Family status:
Reason to migrate to the states:
Language spoken :
Job to support yourself once in the US:
Police record
Possessions
b)Try to find arguments to tell him/ her why you think he should NOT be allowed inside the USA;
Notion : opinion / obligation
A burden (un fardeau) for our country
Bring corruption/ violence/ diseases/
Already too many aliens/ more immigrants than the economy can absorb
Low-skilled = without qualifications
Too easy access to benefits ( benefits= aides sociales)
Live at the expense of the natives (vivre aux crochets des gens du pays)
Wealthy / rich/ well-off people
Intellectuals and scientists should come first= we should do a form of screening /selection
Different customs/food/lifestyle/religion/sets of values
Can’t fit in/ be integrated/assimilated.
HOMEWORK
apprendre le vocabulaire en rouge ( test oral )
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