LESSON SECONDE 3 5 FRIDAY THE 10 TH OF APRIL

 

LESSON SECONDE 3 5 FRIDAY THE 9 TH OF APRIL

 

WORDS OF THE DAY

 IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY  ( c'est dans la famille) 

 

STEP 1 RECAP : ask each other questions

 

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

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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

 

STEP 4 WHAT ABOUT YOUR FAMILY ?

1.       What type of family do you have ?

2.       How would you describe your family ?

STEP 5  VOCABULARY  FILE THE FAMILY

 A nephew  UN NEVEU

A daughter in law UNE BELLE FILLE 

A mother in law UNE BELLE MERE ( the mother of your husband or wife) 

 A father in law UN BEAU PERE ( the father of your husband or wife) 

An aunt  UNE TANTE 

A sibling= a brother or sister 

A step mother  UNE BELLE MERE ( the second wife of your father ) 

A step fatherUN BEAU PERE ( the second husband of your mother ) 

A grandmother = a granny

A grandad

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STEP 6 VOCABULARY EXERCISES

 

ANSWERS 

A.5

B.1

C.3

D.6

E4

F.2 

HOMEWORK 

 apprendre le vocabulaire pour test oral  ; i will ask questions at random and you will get points or lose points on your oral average so learn the voc because i will ask you questions such as translate this .. What is your opinion on ... 

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