Séquence n°1 - Choose Ireland!

You are going to see a word on the board. During two minutes in solo, write everything that comes to your mind when you see the word to create a word cloud.

Ireland

CHOOSE IRELAND!

Trame de séquence

Look at the screenshot and try to guess what the document could be about.

* Ireland * landscapes * holiday * trip * van * discover * culture *destination

Step 1: Watch the video and take notes about what makes Ireland such a special destination according to people (nature, people, food, culture). Try to reformulate your notes.

Step 2: Talk with your neighbour about what you found.

* In the video I understood that... * I can say that... * The elements that make Ireland so special are... * Ireland is a special destination because... * I am not sure but...

Step 3: You and your partner are Irish inhabitants who want to convince an English friend to come to Ireland for holidays. Use the information you found to make a 30 seconds/ 1 minute presentation of the country to your friend.

*Hello / Hey my friend! You should come to Ireland because… * I think you would love Ireland because… * Our country is so great because… * Ireland is a destination you must discover because…

Choose one or two images and during 2 minutes, write why it represents Ireland well. Be prepared to read your presentation to the class!

What can we say about this picture? Can you guess the celebration?

* people / crowd * parade * floats / chars * green * celebration * clock * dancers

Step 1: In groups of 2, read one paragraph each. Pupil 1: From line 1 to 6 “Trinity”: - Highlight elements about St. Patrick’s Day origin’s explanation. Pupil 2: From line 6 “Ireland” to the end: - Highlight elements about how people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day today.

Step 2: Recap what you understood with your mate.

* I understood that... * I can say that... * What I can say about my part is... * I am not sure but...

Step 3: Together, create a little presentation of the origins of St Patrick’s Day for the Belfast Tourist Information Center.

* Welcome to Belfast... * Let's learn about St Patrick's Day... * If you want to discover something great... * What is St Patrick's Day? It's...

What can we say about this picture?

* parade * military service * flags * banner * America * Ireland

Step 1: Read the text and > Pupil 1: Reformulate what happened in the 19th century (l. 4 to 9“and beyond”) > Pupil 2: Reformulate why St. Patrick’s Day is so popular in the USA (l.9 “The US Census…” to l. 15)

Step 2: Recap to your groupmate what you understood.

* I understood that... * I can say that... * What I can tell you about my part is... * I am not sure but...

Step 3: Together, discuss why it is so important for Americans to celebrate an Irish tradition.

* I guess it is because... * It is important for American people to celebrate an Irish tradition because... * Irish traditions are important for a lot of Americans because...

Watch the video. Focus on the series / films, the places and their characteristics and fill in the grid.

Let's correct the grid!

Step 1: Watch the video and take notes about:

• What is different between the old Star Wars movies and the new ones.
• The reasons the Star Wars production chose the Skellig Islands to shoot the movie.
• Why this shooting was important for the Minister of Arts, Heritage and Gaeltach.

Step 2: Recap during 1 minute about what you understood to your neighbour.

* I understood that... * I can say that... * What I can tell you is... * I am not sure but...

Step 3: With your neighbor, discuss the potential consequences for Ireland to have its landscapes in such an exceptional and huge movie as Star Wars.

* The consequences for the country could be... * Thanks to the saga... * Star Wars fans...

Observe the picture. What can you say about it?

Imagine why this work of art was made.

Step 1: In groups of 2, read the text and: Pupil 1: Focus on information about the tapestry and the reasons it was made Pupil 2: Focus on the consequences of the series on tourism in Ireland

Step 2: Share with your neighbor what you found about your part.

* I understood that... * I can say that... * What I can tell you about my part is... * I am not sure but...

Step 3: You work for the tourism office of Ireland. You want to convince your boss to add Game of Thrones to the National Program of Tourism promotion. With your partner, create a 1 minute presentation to convince your boss.

Réalisation de la tâche finale: Promote Ireland on a leaflet

• Créer un flyer afin de promouvoir les qualités de l'Irlande.

1. Choisir les sujets à aborder dans le flyer: le tourisme, les paysages, le cinéma, la culture, les traditions, etc...
2. Créer des paragraphes sur ces sujets: 2 paragraphes au minimum
3. Créer le flyer: format A4 plié ou pas, couleurs, images, dessins, collage, etc

• Le texte doit être rédigé à la main

• Le flyer doit être fini et rendu à la fin de l'heure

• L'esthétisme du flyer peut rapporter un bonus mais n'en enlève pas