Extract #1 = Cool Runnings (the bobsled team)

Hi guys,

today you worked on understanding the first video from « Cool Runnings »: the bobsled team.

Here are key elements (not in the copybook for the moment):

For a bobsled team, you must have:

  • a good driver
  • 3 strong runners to push the bobsled
  • and some ice!

Problem: In Jamaica, there is no ice! The man on the right thinks his friend is not serious / he is crazy.

 

Vocab: igloos / eskimos / penguins / ice

The movie screenshot

Monday, February 22nd

The movie screenshot

In the screenshot, there are 2 characters (two men).

They are in Jamaica: there is the sun, the beach and the Caribbean sea in the background.

They have tank tops and the colours of the Jamaican flag and reggae music. It’s very hot.

It’s the summer or the winter: it’s always hot and sunny in the country.

They are reading a book / the newspaper.

 

Vocab: overalls / hat / tank top

 

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Homework: Mercredi 22/02

Test de connaissances sur les 2 pays.

+ savoir présenter la capture d’écran du film.

Information about Canada and Jamaica (culture, …)

Wednesday, February 3rd

Information about Canada and Jamaica (culture, …)

In Canada, there are many forests and mountains.

In winter, there is snow and it is cold.

In summer, there is sun and it is hot.

In Jamaica, there are many forests and beaches.

In winter and in summer, there is always sun and it is always hot.

Culture:

In Jamaica, the most popular sports are cricket and surfing because there is the Caribbean sea.

They like eating fish, chicken, goat… with a lot of spices.

In Canada, the most popular sports are ice-hockey and bobsled because there is a lot of snow.

They like eating pancakes with maple syrup.

The flags and the geography of Canada and Jamaica

Thursday, January 28th

The flags and the geography of Canada and Jamaica

The Jamaican flag is green, gold and black.

Green symbolizes nature.

Gold symbolizes wealth.

Black symbolizes strength.


The Canadian flag is red and white.

Red is for England and white is for France.


Jamaica is a small island.

It is next to the USA and Mexico.

The capital city is Kingston.

There are 3 million inhabitants.


Canada is a big country.

It is next to the USA and between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.

The capital city is Ottawa.

There are 40 (forty) million inhabitants.

 

 

HW for Monday 1st:

savoir donner au moins 5 informations sur chaque pays.

My morning routine

Wednesday, January 20th

My morning routine

First I wake up and I get up.

Next, I go to the bathroom.

Then I go to the kitchen and I eat breakfast.

After that I go to the bathroom again and I comb my hair and brush my teeth.

And I get dressed, I put on my coat.

Finally I go to school.

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I don’t … (go on social media)

(pet my cat)

(use my mobile)