The American Dream (definition thanks to two wordles)

Hi guys,

today we continued the lesson about Eva Longoria's speech.

Here is what we said:

Eva Longoria supported Barack Obama's campaign. In the picture, she is wearing a classy blue dress. She doesn't have a lot of make-up. She is smiling to show that she is happy.

Your definition of the American Dream:

The American dream is an opportunity for people to have good education to succeed. Every American can become famous and richer if they work hard. Everyone can have a better life in good health. 

Audio version by AurangueZaïb:

James Truslow Adams's definition:

"Life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone, with opportunity for each according to ability or achievement" regardless of social class or circumstances of birth. (Wikipedia)

Additional Vocabulary:

- neck / cleavage

- optimistic / pessimistic

- (to) succeed / (to) acheive

Grammar:

-> Attention à la traduction de "pour" en anglais. Quand "pour" est suivi d'un verbe en français, c'est qu'il exprime un but, une intention, ce que l'on vise. En anglais, on utilise "TO" avant le verbe pour exprimer cette idée.

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Homework: 

- apprendre par coeur la définition élaborée ensemble du rêve américain + connaître la citation étudiée. 

- être capable de faire une phrase pour resituer l'étude de documents (wordles + speech).