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  • Module : Asking and speaking about superheroes

    08 December 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 2 )

    Today we worked on a new document in pairs. You had to ask questions to your partner to inquire about a superhero and get information from him/her. You can download your two worksheets here: Worksheet A Worksheet B You will need this information for the...

  • Phonetics and Module : "How to describe a picture"

    22 October 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 2 )

    In groups, we corrected your exercise on phonetics about body parts. Here are the words that you pronounce with the same vowel sound: [e]: head / forehead / chest / leg / neck [e ə ]: hair [aʊ]: brow / mouth [i]:finger / chin / wrist [ai]: eye / thigh...

  • Correction of your tests on stereotypes

    21 January 2010 ( #2009-2010 - 1ère L 2 )

    Hey, today we started correcting your tests from last week about stereotypes and here is what we said about them: Stereotypes about the French in the text: They are believed to be stubborn = They won't speak English unless they are shouted at. The French...

  • Test on Reality Television

    08 October 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 1ère L 2 )

    Today, you took your test on reality television. You had to write about the following subject: "If you had a chance, would take part in a reality television show? Why or why not?" (200-250 words). --> objectifs de relecture: ce sont des objectifs que...

  • Musical Warm up + vocabulary + How to build a newspaper article

    11 February 2010 ( #2009-2010 - 1ère L 2 )

    Hey, today we first warmed up with a song by rock band The Noisettes, presented by me instead of Nicolas because he was absent. Here is what we said about it + Nicolas's presentation: "to be written by Nicolas" Then we continued our lesson with a vocabulary...

  • Correction of your vocabulary + Analysing the title and picture

    15 December 2009 ( #2009-2010 - Tale LV2 )

    Hey, today after making a short warm up we talked about immigration to the US again. Warm up: My mother is 92 years old - You must be kidding me ! - You must be joking! - You must be pulling my leg ! - I can't believe you! If that's true, she shouldn't...

  • American school system and Daleidy's story

    20 January 2010 ( #2009-2010 - Tale STG )

    Hey, today we first warmed up with what is a usual question now, i.e. "How is your highschool experience: a dream or a nightmare?" Here is what we said today: "to be written by Jessica and/or Soumaya" Then we continued by making a quick recap of what...

  • Fin de séquence - Super Heroes

    25 November 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 5 )

    Today we first warmed up about a topical issue: the swine flu vaccination campaign. Here is what we wrote in the copybooks: Today, you can get vaccinated against the swine flu if you received a coupon / a voucher. At the beginning, people didn't want...

  • How to present and describe a picture - Second part

    10 November 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 2 )

    Hey, today we finished viewing how to present, describe and comment a document. Here is what we said: III - Describe, comment, and analyse 1) Describe : - Who ? -> characters - Where ? ->Place - When ? -> Time - What is happening ? - What happened ? -...

  • Essay and Dialogue - 1 hour test

    07 October 2009 ( #2009-2010 - Tale LV2 )

    Here are the two subjects that you could choose today: 1- Science is going too far, do you agree with this statement? (200-250 words) 2- After the interview at the geneticist's, Maria and Antonio have a conversation about what happened and about their...

  • Type Bac Text - The end

    09 September 2009 ( #2009-2010 - Tale LV2 )

    Congratulations to all of you for your investment in the class ! You are doing very well ! Keep up the good work. Yoohoo! Today we nearly ended completing the questions on the baccalauréat 2009 exam. We analysed once more the personalities of the characters...

  • Modules: Comprehension exercise - the end

    28 January 2010 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 2 )

    Today, we finished correcting the exercises you had to do about the unknown document and you had to perform the test yourself. We didn't have time to finish, so I want you to finish the test (questions #8 and 9) for next time on a separate sheet of paper....

  • Information about tomorrow's test

    26 November 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 5 )

    As I told you I would, here is some information about your test taking place tomorrow. 1- You will first have a vocabulary exercise, both translations and equivalents (synonyms). 2- Then, you will have 2 exercises about Present Simple and Present Be+ing....

  • Oral test + Spiderman's first page

    20 October 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 5 )

    With the first group, we did a quick warm up about the swine flu again. Here is what we said: The vaccination campaign against swine flu has recently started. But we are not allowed to get a vaccine shot yet. Only medical staff are allowed. Then, we continued...

  • Asking questions

    19 November 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 2 )

    Today, we first did a little guessing game about where I was yesterday night. You had to ask me questions and I gave you some answers. Then we worked on asking questions again about superheroes so that you could fill in your worksheet about The Hulk,...

  • Super Heroes and Real TV vocabulary check

    01 October 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 1ère L 2 )

    Hey, today we had a little chat about super powers and here is what we wrote in the copybooks: "to be written by Jordan". Don't forget the rule and the little dance ... If / prétérit --- would + V Then we corrected the translation sentences you had to...

  • Commenting on the song/poem Strange Fruit

    02 December 2009 ( #2009-2010 - Tale LV2 )

    Today we first warmed up about AIDS again because some of you were given condoms by the highschool. Then we continued speaking about Strange Fruit and here is what we said about the song: "to be written by Jérôme S." I hope you can now grasp the full...

  • Correction of your tests

    20 November 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 1ère L 2 )

    Today, we worked on correcting your tests (both written expression and written comprehension). Here are the pieces of advice and corrections I gave you: "to be written by Juliette" HW: for next time, you need to prepare a written and oral presentation...

  • Module : Global Warming

    08 December 2009 ( #2009-2010 - Tale STG )

    Hey, today we first warmed up about travelling abroad and here is what we wrote in the lesson copybooks: "to be written by Lydia" Then we continued on speaking about climate change and the song "beds are burning". Here is what we said about the clock...

  • Haiti + Harry Potter + Present Perfect

    19 January 2010 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 2 )

    Hey, today we first warmed up about the natural disaster that took place in Port-au-Prince a week ago. Here is what we said: The earthquake in Haiti : a natural disaster There was a huge earthquake in Haiti last week There is huge human damage / the number...

  • New Sequence - New technologies and Robots

    02 December 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 5 )

    Today, we first warmed up about the Chinese penpals who attended the English class today with you. Here is what we said: "to be written by Samira" Then we did a spidergram about the closest technologies of the future and here is what we wrote: "to be...

  • Travelling abroad + Writing workshop

    08 December 2009 ( #2009-2010 - Tale LV2 )

    Hey today, we first warmed up about travelling abroad and here is what we said: "to be written by Jérôme Slangen" Then I helped everyone of you individually with their poems and how to improve them. You need to pay attention to the appeal to the 5 senses...

  • Haiti + end of the correction for your tests + translations + Recap of the lesson on junk food + table manners

    22 January 2010 ( #2009-2010 - 1ère L 2 )

    Hey, today we have acheived to complete a LOT of things. First we warmed up with the event in Haiti and here is what we said about it: There was an earthquake in Haiti about 10 days ago. This morning, there was a replica. It has been disastrous / it has...

  • Warm up on "Flying dog" + Correction of your tests

    26 January 2010 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 2 )

    Hey, today we first warmed up with: "I have a flying dog" and you had to react. Here is what we wrote: "to be written by Wafa" Then we continued the lesson with the correction of your tests on global warming. You had to hightlight your documents if you...

  • Correction du vocabulaire important et prononciation de /-ed/

    08 October 2009 ( #2009-2010 - 2nde 5 )

    Today, we first spoke about Stéphanie's Japanese concert and here is what we said: "to be written by Camille Ridey..." Then, we reviewed some important vocabulary for the lesson. Remember that you will have your test tomorrow and that I expect you to...