Granny's birthday club
A Discover
a. Look at the following picture and the title ('Granny's birthday club').
Imagine the link between the two characters.
b. Imagine how the woman made a difference and what the boy did.
c. Watch the video and take notes.
1 Watch and say who the characters are (names, family link). (0’00 – 0’18)
2 Watch and give details about the present John received. (0’19 – 0’31)
Considering the topic/theme we are studying, imagine who the present is for. (0’41 – no sound)
3 Watch and give details about his granny’s intentions. (0’32 – 0’52)
4 Explain how the present he received changed him. What lesson has he learnt from his granny? (0’52 – 1’20)
5 Watch and give details about the movement John created in 2008. (1’20 – the end)
a) How did you like this story? Give and share your impressions with your class.
b) What could you do to make a difference?
B Report
d. Give details about the birthday present John received : What ? Who from ? Why ?
e. Explain the intentions of John's granny ?
f. Give information about John as an adult : his personality and his achievement.
Prolongements de la tâche de communication
Production écrite: rédiger la lettre que John doit envoyer à sa grand-mère.
Production orale en interaction: faire jouer le dialogue entre Granny et John le jour de son anniversaire. Elle lui explique la nature de son cadeau.
Production orale en continu: il s’agit d’expliquer l’action de Granny à un(e) camarade (travail de reformulation).