Unit 1 - Committed athletes 2nde

unit 1

Committed athletes

Notion : Sports et société Problématique : How close can sports and politics get?

FINAL TASK

EOC - Expression Orale en Continu

You are a journalist working for a well-known TV show. They are making a unique programme on committed athletes. You will have to introduce a committed athlete: present him/her, describe his/her commitment to a cause, and prepare for your presentation!

Introduction – More than just a game

Present the document. Talk about the most watched sports around the world.

How can athletes be committed to causes?

I – segregation in the us

Norman Rockwell - The Problem We All Live With

Questions

Talk about the story depicted on the painting.

Make some research about the painting : date, painter.

Publish your recap on padlet.

Describe the painting.

I - Muhammad ali

Compréhension écrite

II - From Black power...

The 1968 Olympic Games

1. Describe the picture: What do you see?
2. In your opinion, why are they raising their fists?
3. Try and define the symbols in this image. What do you think they mean?
4. Imagine the consequences of their actions.

II - From Black power...

The 1968 Olympic Games

Compréhension Orale - Recap the video.

III - … to black lives matter

From football star to social justice advocate

1. Describe what you see. 2. What would a player usually do during the national anthem? 3. Can you guess why Kaepernick took a knee? 4. Imagine the consequences of his protest.

tâche finale

Examples

Here's a short list of committed athletes:

- Sebastian Vettel - Lando Norris - Lewis Hamilton - Venus Williams - Lebron James - Arthur Ashe - Billie Jean King - Teddy Riner - Thierry Henry - Zinedine Zidane - Marcus Rashford - Simone Biles