https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4 Dystopia : a sign of troubled times. en-us 2020-01-29 15:40:52 UTC 2025-09-24 08:19:02 UTC hello@padlet.com astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437615798 2020-01-29 15:40:56 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437615798 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437617565 2020-01-29 15:42:53 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437617565 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437617704 POLITICAL DYSTOPIA
Extract from "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury (1951)]]> 2020-01-29 15:43:03 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437617704 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437617852 THE DARK SIDE OF TECHNOLOGY
Short story « Do I tell her? », Steven L. Peck.

]]> 2020-01-29 15:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437617852 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618117 THOUGHT CONTROL
Extract from « The Giver », Lois Lowry (1993)]]> 2020-01-29 15:43:31 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618117 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618453 Choose 5 lines from the text. Get ready to read in front of the class. Pay attention to the rhythm of the sentences.
You will check the pronunciation of the words  you are not certain of.]]> 2020-01-29 15:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618453 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618730 Answer the question :
Imagine cloning humans is allowed. Describe and criticize (positive and negative consequences) a society where humans and clones live together.
Post on KIALO any pro and / or con claims on the discussion (click on the picture above and post your comments).
Write about 50 words (either 50 words on one side or 25/25 on both sides).

]]> 2020-01-29 15:44:15 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618730 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618864 You lived in 2080.
In 2218 your great-grand-daughter finds a box in which you have enclosed several items which are a testimony of your life and your society.                                    
1. Imagine a dystopian society(rules/rulers...), your name, your family.
2. Write a page of your diary which illustrates both your everyday life and society.(200 words)
3.Enclose one or two items, evidence of your dystopian way of life.
4.Add any visual elements or items which help grasp what your society and life is really like.

]]> 2020-01-29 15:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437618864 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437619856 Learn the vocabulary from the Quizlet and get ready for the test.
https://quizlet.com/_7xpa4x?x=1qqt&i=11bsl3]]> 2020-01-29 15:45:29 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437619856 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437620454 • To answer that quiz on Utopia and Dystopia, watch that Prezi presentation (copy-paste the link) : https://prezi.com/h2v7usyq3w6w/utopia-vs-dystopia/.
• Correction : 
- pronunciation utopia / dystopia (pho + stress)
- vocabulary quiz
• Now write a definition of the word "utopia" and list keywords. Then do the same for "dystopia".]]> 2020-01-29 15:46:12 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437620454 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437623854 Observe that picture for 2 or 3 minutes and get ready to : present / describe / comment
> Is this really a utopian world?]]> 2020-01-29 15:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437623854 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437631131 Read that quote : you have 2 or 3 minutes to get ready to : present / explain what you understand / comment
"War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength."
George Orwell "1984"]]> 2020-01-29 15:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437631131 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437633332 https://www.hatier-clic.fr/miniliens/mie/2020/9782401058675/llce1_u05_capsule_p62_light.mp4]]> 2020-01-29 16:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437633332 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437637193 • Read the timeline and pay attention to the titles of the novels illustrating dystopia.
• Choose one of these novels and look for information on the internet to make a short oral presentation to the class (± 2').
• Present to the class and take notes of the others' presentations.]]> 2020-01-29 16:05:26 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437637193 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437641977 - Describe the picture.
- What do these books represent?
- What is 451°F?]]> 2020-01-29 16:11:10 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/437641977 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439138607 2020-02-01 14:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439138607 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439139218 Ray Bradbury (1920-2012) was an American writer celebrated for his work of speculative fiction such as The Martian Chronicles (1950) and Fahrenheit 451 (1953). Many of his writings have been adapted to the screen.]]> 2020-02-01 14:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439139218 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439142300 2020-02-01 14:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439142300 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439143504 - present perfect
- for & since
- ago
- during]]> 2020-02-01 15:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439143504 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439143551 Accent de phrase : mots accentués et non accentués.
- verbes / noms / noms propres / auxiliaires négatifs = porteurs de sens > accentués
- pronoms sujets et compléments / adjectifs possessifs / auxiliaires positifs / prépositions = sens plus faible > non accentués
Lisez le début du texte et soulignez les mots accentués, puis lisez à haute voix.]]> 2020-02-01 15:08:07 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439143551 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439526748 Read about the author.
Steven L. Peck is a 20th century evolutionary biologist, blogger, poet, and novelist.]]> 2020-02-03 09:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439526748 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439533238 Read and in pairs answer the questions.]]> 2020-02-03 10:17:13 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439533238 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439542187 Describe the picture, then imagine what « the giver » gives.]]> 2020-02-03 10:45:01 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439542187 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439544618 2020-02-03 10:53:14 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439544618 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439546440 In what way can the documents we studied help you answer that question?

!!  you will recap what living in a Dystopian society means and you will compare your own society to the ones developed in the documents we studied !!

Circular graffiti sheet.
> In groups of 3 or 4, note down answers to the key question.
- words
- expressions
- short sentences
- short paragraphs
> Then give your graffiti sheet to another group and  complete another group’s sheet.
> Let’s share your answers.]]> 2020-02-03 10:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/439546440 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/448014743 Translate a few lines.
From "When she woke up" to "what she is reading."
Tips :
> think about the type of text you are translating (literary / newspaper article / poetry etc) and adopt the same style in French
> translate the passage with the use of a dictionary then amend to get a better version of it : question to ask yourself - "can I find a better way to say that?"
> amend your translation until you are satisfied : do it several times if necessary / take your time
> do not over-translate = invent ideas that are not in the original text
> read your translation aloud and check one last time]]> 2020-02-20 14:02:50 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/448014743 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452932342 You work for a publisher. Create a short newsletter to promote "Fahrenheit 451" and illustrate.
(200 words)
> see document above : observe the layout of a newsletter

]]> 2020-03-02 13:42:08 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452932342 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452934211 Past simple, past continuous, plue perfect.]]> 2020-03-02 13:44:38 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452934211 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452937798 SOCIAL MEDIA OUT OF CONTROL

]]> 2020-03-02 13:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452937798 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452940029 You are a critic. You have just watched an episode of "Black Mirror". You are writing a tweet to say whether you liked this episode - why or why not - and whether you think this could happen in near future or not.
(100 words)
Before the task ,read the methodology sheet about "publier sur les réseaux sociaux".]]> 2020-03-02 13:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452940029 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452949974 2020-03-02 14:06:51 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452949974 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452952144 You are going to watch an episode of the TV show "Black Mirror".]]> 2020-03-02 14:09:54 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452952144 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452953717 Debating / self-assessment.
WOULD YOU DO ANYTHING TO SOCIALLY FIT IN?

• Read the vocabulary : debating.
• Re-read your previous self-assessment grid if you have one.
• Make 4 groups of 5 or 6 and choose which side you are.
• Take 5 minutes to imagine your arguments (no notes).
• Debate.
• Assess your performance. ]]> 2020-03-02 14:12:11 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452953717 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452960541 Before debating, read the vocabulary.]]> 2020-03-02 14:21:55 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/452960541 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/494763602 WHEN PROGRESS GOES OUT OF CONTROL]]> 2020-04-06 13:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/494763602 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/494767160 2020-04-06 13:25:11 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/494767160 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/494770909 Choose and watch an episode from the TV show "Black Mirror". Then answer the questions.
Analysis of Season ... Episode ... of "Black Mirror" :
1. Main character(s) : name / occupation / role in the episode.
2. A SHORT plot summary.
3. Main theme(s). Ex. the dangers of social media.
4. Message of the episode (a warning? dystopian vision? etc).
5. Does this story mirror our present society?
Recommended episodes : S1E2 / S2E2 / S3E1 / S3E3

]]> 2020-04-06 13:26:49 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/494770909 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/641572094 Find two documents you like about dystopia : one text and one picture. Imagine a question. Answer that question and write a 5 minute structured commentary. Be ready to present and answer your question in front of the class.]]> 2020-06-27 07:23:38 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/641572094 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/1539542340 (video in file)]]> 2021-05-19 13:41:19 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/1539542340 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2119742638 TIP : If you have already done that type of exercise, re-read your previous self-assessment grid to know what you have to improve this time.]]> 2022-03-29 16:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2119742638 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2166493466 Practise reading aloud with the right tone.
Read the following speech aloud :
• check the pronunciation of the words
• think about the stressed / unstressed words (see lesson)
• practise several times : use your hands, your voice, your body language, to be convincing
• Be ready to present your speech to the class (no need to learn it by heart, you will have the script).]]> 2022-05-02 08:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2166493466 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2177787372 2022-05-10 15:09:28 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2177787372 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2177793752 Social media condition people's thoughts in the video. Does this mirror the present? Write about 100 words.]]> 2022-05-10 15:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2177793752 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2177812765 Orally answer these questions :
- How often do you use social media apps?
- Choose any words that describe how you feel using social media :
happy / popular / relaxed / angry / authentic / friendly / jealous / tired / unpopular / mad / stressed / nothing / fake / ignored / bored
- How does it feel when something you posted on social media gets a lot of likes?
- How does it feel when it gets very few or no likes?
- How long do you think you could make it without social media?
- Have you ever considered deleting or deactivating some or all of your social media accounts?


]]> 2022-05-10 15:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2177812765 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2185435452 2022-05-16 09:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2185435452 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2185450442 Translate the following passage into French.
From "Whistling" line 28 to "someone had been there" line 34.]]> 2022-05-16 10:07:29 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2185450442 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2506692732 2023-03-07 10:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2506692732 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2509976871 Orally recap what you have learnt in the anticipation phase.]]> 2023-03-09 09:12:44 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2509976871 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2509985295  The temperature at which book-paper catches fire and burns.]]> 2023-03-09 09:20:09 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2509985295 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2538014115 1. Make research about technology and today's society.
2. Find a question together with ideas and arguments to answer it.
3. In groups, vote for 2 questions among 4.
4. As a discussion leader launch and animate the debate : ask your question / help your partners using your ideas and arguments when need be.]]> 2023-03-30 08:03:48 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2538014115 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2570303377 - Individually find a question related to the theme together with arguments to answer it and questions to help your class mates whenever they are stuck.
- In groups appoint a group leader who will organise a vote and vote for 2 of the questions. Then the discussion leaders will launch the question and help with the debates.
- After the discussion use the self-assessment grid to evaluate your performance.]]> 2023-04-27 12:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2570303377 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2570305906 2023-04-27 12:49:16 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2570305906 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2570314042 Individual oral task

You live in a dystopian society such as the one in Fahrenheit 451. You are a member of a rebel group.
- Imagine a name for your group.
- Imagine a 1 minute speech that you will deliver during a secret meeting.
- You will try to convince the people attending to join your underground group.

Objectives :
Practise for Grand Oral :
- writing a convincing argumentation
- delivering a speech in front of people
Practise for the oral portfolio and synths :
- using whatever knowledge you have of a subject
- writing a well structured piece of argumentation

Read marking grid above : most points are attributed for the way you deliver your speech.]]> 2023-04-27 12:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2570314042 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2571487311 Read this extract from Fahrenheit 451 and analyse using the following guidelines. Then write a short commentary (±100 words)  :
Analyse Montag's reactions in this extract and what the author wants to show about him.]]> 2023-04-28 07:35:50 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2571487311 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2571488068 2023-04-28 07:36:40 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2571488068 astrid_munari https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2573025773 2023-04-30 16:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/astrid_munari/g2v0nlxjvwm4/wish/2573025773