Opiod nation

Opioid Nation

What can you see?

What is it about?

Quizlet

The Spoon Project

1. Describe the picture. Where do you think it was taken? 2. What do you make of the giant spoon in the foreground? 3. Now watch the video and say what you have understood. 4. Recap: Who is to blame according to the artist? What should victims do? Why? Any other groups that may be to blame? Discuss with your group and report to the class.

Lesson

The Culprits (1)

1. Say what happened in 2019.2. Who is to blame according to the protesters? 3. Now watch this video and try to understand all the reasons why Purdue Pharma is under fire. 4. Explain in French then design the front page of a tabloïd exposing the Purdue Scandal.

The Culprits (2)

1. Describe the cartoon and guess the end of the sentence.2. Now compare with the original caption. 3. Now read the text I have given you. As a group: - make sure you understand the main facts - get ready to act it out. You must trim down the narrative passages and put yourselves in the shoes of the characters.

Addiction and Recovery

The Class of 2000 Doc 1: How was this class in high school? What came next? Where are they now? Why does the journalist include so many figures?

The Class of 2000 Doc 2: Who were these people and how were they introduced to opioids? Do they feel personally responsible? How are they getting better?

Assessment

1. Listening comprehension. 3. Reading comprehension.

Discuss the message of the cartoon.

Tabloïds - characteristics

• Small in size
• big headlines
• eye-catching layout
• lots of colour