Let’s Break the Ice

I have learned that Ulysse loves history and likes to play video games.

I have learned that Mathilde practices jiujitsu.

I have learned that Eleonor practices boxing, theater and Krav Maga.

I have learned Alphonse sees himself becoming a millionaire in 10 years.

I have learned that Sergio has this name because his parents love Italy.

I have learned that Shelvina loves Olivia and Erinne the most in the class.

I have learned that 5 of my classmates would like to become engineers later on.

 Let’s break the ice.

I have learned that most of my classmates do not sleep a lot.

I have learned about Nicolas’ favorite animal and he likes cats.

I have learned about Marion’s family: she has one brother and one sister.

I have learned that Claire likes reading, chess and video games.

I have learned that Chirel has one sister.

I have learned that a lot of my classmates live in Neuilly-sur-Seine.

In five years, Claire sees herself become an engineer.

I have learned that Nael likes to play football.

 The Rise of Facebook

The document under study is an extract from an article, published in December 2010 in Time magazine. It was written by Lev Grossman. The main theme is about how the famous social media, Facebook, has changed people’s lives.

We have learned about the origins of this social media platform: Mark Zuckerberg is the one who created it. He was a student at Harvard at the time when he created a social network that was made to connect students on this campus in 2004. It was called “thefacebook.com”.

Then, the website became famous and spread through different American universities before hitting the whole wide world.

Therefore, in 2010, he was elected person of the year for creating a new system that  helped more than half a billion people to be connected.

Indeed, he created a new way to communicate with one another, with short and instant messages.

To conclude, Facebook has changed the way people communicate and our social relationships and interactions as it has become part of our daily lives.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

Social Media Timeline

Our set of documents is composed of two graphs published in 2019 and one social media timeline, published in 2024.

We have learned that Facebook was created in 2004. Every year, there has been an increase of users. Nowadays, more than 2 billion of users are active on this platform.

According to these documents, the most popular social media platforms have been Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Generally, young adults, aged 25 to 29 prefer to use Facebook for their social interactions. On another hand, younger people, students, aged 18 to 24, prefer to use Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. Unlike the older generation (aged 50+) who are using Facebook more than Snapchat. In fact, they might find Facebook as being more convenient to share personal information with friends and family. On top of that, it is easier to follow the news on this platform. However, Snapchat is mainly made to send instant messages that is more convenient for younger people.

Besides, Facebook was one of the first social networks that was created that is the reason why, the very first users are still using it nowadays.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

Unit 1: American Vibes

How has music enabled Americans to break the rules?

Axe 3: Art and Power 

America’s Musical Journey

The document under study is a trailer for the documentary « America’s Musical Journey », published in 2018. The viewer is led by the famous African-American singer and songwriter, Aloe Blacc, who travels through different cities where the music styles were born. Moreover, we can also hear Morgan Freeman, a famous African-American actor who narrates the documentary.

Music is special to America because America is a nation of immigrants, therefore multiculturalism created a collision of cultures that gave birth to new music genres. Music is also a way to reinforce American identity and heritage. Besides, it brings people together

On top of that, this document aims at introducing the movie to make people want to watch it. In addition, it highlights the importance of music in America.

To conclude, the tone of the document is powerful to convey the goal of the document and it inspires joy and unity. The background music makes it enthusiastic and it leads people to gather around this common theme.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

(At the following of what we did last time) 

12. I feel sick, may I go to the infirmary? / the nurse’s office?

13. Can you open the window please?

14. Can you explain to me what does the word “highlighter” mean?

15. Am I required to write the lesson when we are done working on it or should I start now?

16. When is the deadline for this homework? / When is this homework due?

17. I don’t agree / I disagree with my classmate…

18. You should use the past tense in your sentence. 

 (At the following of what we did last time)

13. Can you open the window, please?

14. Can you explain the word “highlighter”? / What is a “highlighter”?

15. Can we start to write the lesson now? / Should we start writing the lesson now?

16. When is this homework due? When do we have to hand in our homework?

17. I don’t think that is the right answer… I am sorry, but I think what you are saying is wrong… / I don’t agree with you / I disagree with you…

18. You should talk in the past tense / you should use the past tense to speak about your past holidays.

--Phonology revision in your copybooks--

Homework: Learn the lesson.

 Unit 1: Social Networks

How have social networks influenced our daily lives since their creation?

Axe 7: Citizenship and Virtual Worlds

A definition

A social network is an online platform on which we can interact virtually with other people by sending instant messages or posting photos and videos. Moreover, it is a good way to keep in touch with friends and family. Furthermore, on these platforms, you can also relax through online gaming and music. On top of that, thanks to the international social interactions, you can also learn a new language. It is also possible to check the news.

However, there can be drawbacks, for example, if we stay online for too long, we can become addicted as it is time-consuming. If we are not careful enough, we can interact with predators.

In addition, your personal information can be leaked by hackers who will sell them later. You can also be a victim of cyberbullying.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

 Unit 1: Social Networks

How have social networks influenced our daily lives since their creation?

Axe 7: Citizenship and Virtual Worlds

A definition:

A social network is an online platform on which you can have virtual interactions with others and connect with the whole wide world. Moreover, you can also share videos, photos, send instant messages or even check the news. On top of that, social media make people more open-minded thanks to the diverse online social interactions. On those applications, it is also possible to chill and to relax through online games and music. It is also possible to learn new languages thanks to the international connections.

However, if you do not know how to deal with them properly, they could be very harmful for you. In fact, you can be a victim of cyberbullying, or usurpation of identity. Furthermore, you can become addicted and isolated as they can be time-consuming. Someone can violate your privacy by stealing your personal information to sell them (cyberattack). Eventually, there can be an impact on your writing skills because of the short messages you are accustomed to send.

Homework: Learn the lesson.

Communication in the classroom

1. Can I turn on the light, please?

2. Could you repeat, please?

3. Can you speak up/louder, please?

4. I sorry, I have forgotten to do my homework, I was sick/ I had a family matter.

5. I am sorry for being late, I had a doctor’s appointment. I was speaking with a teacher. I had an appointment at the administration.

6. What is the word to qualify the machine that projects images on the board?

7. Could you spell this word, please?

8. Can you lend me a red pen, please?

Could I borrow a red pen, please?

9. Could you please turn the volume up?

Could you increase the sound, please?

Could you make the volume louder, please?

10. Could you decrease the sound, please?

Could you turn the volume down?

Could you lower the volume? / Could you make it less loud?

11. Can you draw the curtain, please?

12. I don’t feel well, can I go to the infirmary/nurse’s office please?

(We will continue next time. Be ready!)

Homework: Learn the lesson.

 Communication in the Classroom

1. Can I/anyone switch the light on, please?

2. Could you repeat, please?

3. Can you speak louder, please?

4. I apologize from the bottom of my heart Mrs., but I have forgotten to do my homework.

5. I’m sorry for being late/ I’m sorry that I’m late, I was talking to a teacher. / I had an appointment with the administration.

6. What is the word for the machine that projects images on the board?

7. How do you spell this word…?

8. Do you have a red pen that I can borrow?

Please, can I borrow your red pen?

Can you lend me your red pen, please?

9. Could you raise the sound, please?

Could you please turn the volume up?

10. Could you lower the volume please?

Could you turn the volume down please?

11. Can you please draw the curtain?

We will continue next week. Be ready!

Homework: Learn the lesson.

The summer vacation is definitely over, now is the time to go back to school, to come back to your studying habits and set yourselves new goals in order to succeed in everything you will undertake this new academic year! I will be happy to teach you new things and curious to see what you will bring me back through our collaboration! I am looking forward to meeting you and seeing you evolve and improve your language skills throughout the year!

I wish you all to enjoy your new classes, and here is a little quotation to inspire you as an encouragement to start the year! :-)

"Learn as much you can while you are young, since life becomes too busy later."                                                                                           

Dana Stewart Scott 

Sincerly,

Mrs. Wagnac