Hi guys,

today we worked on the recap of the analysis of last time's picture.

Then applied what we said to a new similar document:

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Homework:

- apprendre son discours corrigé PAR COEUR et être capable de le présenter à la classe. Pensez à vous habiller pour l'occasion...

Hi guys,

today we started a new sequence and we studied this "ad" by the WWF.

Here is a summary of what we said:

The picture is an ad by WWF. It's an allegory for the planet and people not doing anything to save it.
There are many double-entendres. The EMTs are actually people who are doing nothing.
The car crash symbolizes the planet in danger and the endangered animals (look at the horse, alone in the background). The goal of this ad is to warn people and prevent new catastrophes in the future.

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Homework:

- apprendre la leçon et le nouveau vocabulaire.
- se préparer à passer pour le discours du "président".

Hi guys,

today you took a listening test about Eva Longoria and Barack Obama's campaign.

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Homework:

- se préparer pour faire son discours devant la classe.

Hi guys,

today we worked on the end of Eva Longoria's speech and we saw how manipulative it could be.

She speaks about a little girl to move people, make them cry or laugh.
She speaks Spanish (si se puede / yes we can) to attract the Latin American vote.
She says the American dream is possible for everyone and she uses a ternary rhythm.

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Homework:
- pour lundi, vous devez préparer le brouillon de votre discours en vous appuyant sur le cours et sur les critères de l'évaluation commentés ensemble.
- pour lundi, faire des recherches sur Steve Jobs OU Bill Gates pour dire s'ils peuvent incarner l'idée de rêve américain ou pas.

Hi guys,

today we worked on the idea of the American Dream in Eva Longoria's speech.

Here is the definition you coined for the expression:

It's a dream that is difficult but everyone can make it come true. You can succeed if you are optimistic and ambitious. You can start from nothing and become rich but you're gonna have to be hard-working and determined.

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Homework:

- chercher sur internet une personne qui incarne le rêve américan (autre que Michael Jackson = exemple vu en cours) et savoir justifier votre choix en parlant de sa vie et en disant en quoi il / elle est l'incarnation de ce rêve.
- se préparer à un contrôle de connaissances / compréhension orale sur Eva Longoria's speech. Vous pouvez vous entraîner en faisant les exercices en ligne ici.