Politically Private Into / part 1

Mission 2: Politically Private

How does private life influence politics in the USA ?

Final task: A talk show

Take part in today’s talk show: “Private issue in US politics”. You are invited to a talk show to discuss the use of private life as a strategy in American politics. Discuss the influence of private issues in American politics. Remember to pay attention to the other speakers and react to their statements.

Mission 2: Politically Private

Introduction: Politics, a family business

Part 1: Inside the White House

Is the White House a house or a home ?

Part 2: FLOTUS take power

What is the role of the FLOTUS ?

Part 3: Private mistakes, Public figures

Should US citizens care about their politicians' private lives?

IntroductionPolitics, a family business

The Obamas

Former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama,2017.

Obamas' family seal

The Trumps

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President trump’s tweet for Melania Trump’s birthday, April 30, 2017

Political Life

Cartoon by Lindsay

A famous scandal: The Monica Gate

Bill Clinton Apologizing for lying

Monica Lewinsky and Bill Clinton

Click on the pictures to watch the videos

Politics: a family affair

Krish Vignarajah's campaign

Bill de Blasio'scampaign

Politics: a family affair

Your task: Vote for the best political ad: as a member of the jury, discuss which one you think should win, and vote.

Expressions to help you

• To my mind Bill de Blasio should win because ...
• In my opinion, Krish Vignarajah is more convincing because ...
• If I were American I would vote for .... because ....
• I would choose ....... because ....

Part 1: Inside the White House

Is the White House a house or a home ?

Part 1: The White House, a house or a home?

President Donald trump and First Lady Melania Trump in the Oval Office (2017)

John F Kennedy Junior playing under the resolute desk, October 1963

Demonstrators protesting against the president in front of the White House (2018)

The Obamas in the Treaty Room (White House),2011

The White House

Visit the White House with Michelle Obama

The White House official website

List of the POTUS and FLOTUS

An ordinary life in an extraordinary place

1. Before watching: Imagine what Michelle Obama did to make everyday life ordinary at the White House and why it was important for her to do so.
2. Watch the video and identify the central figure of the Obama family life at the White House.
3. Fill in the mind map in groups.
4. Recap the video with your own words.

Click on the picture and watch the video from 4:25 to 6:30

Part 2: FLOTUS take power

What is the role of the FLOTUS ?

Leading Lady

Before watching the video:

• What do you know about this woman ?

• According to you, what is the role of the First Lady ? Find 5 things.

First Ladies'Power

Who are these Ladies ?

• Names
• Roles
• Husband
• Politial Party

Comment on the slogan "Stronger Together". What does it mean ?

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From FLOTUS to POTUS ?

Sous-titre

Hilary's victory by Cun Shi

Hillary's victory by Julia Rothman

Speaking time

Which cartoon would you have chosen to celebrate her victory ? ex: If she had been elected, I would have chosen the first cartoon because .....

Record the introduction of a video documentary entitled " Changes in American politics". Focus on the evolution of First Ladie's roles. (2 minutes) First: describe clearly with as many details as you can, the role of the FLOTUS. Second: Talk about the evolution of the role throughout the history of the country.

Your task

Marie and Charlotte

Alexander

Noé and Antoine

Maud and Maelys

Charlotte and Elisabeth

Nolwenn and Lina

Romane and Elisa

Thomas and Gabin

Mathilde and Amber

Mathys and Anthony

Part 3:Pivate mistakes, Public figures

Should US citizens care about their politicians' private lives ?