Gun Control in the US

A NEW TOPIC TODAY

Complete the bubble of the young boy

So, what is the new topic? What does it suggest to you?What do you know about it?

AXIS: Territory & MemoryISSUE: To what extent does History still have an impact on America’s attitude to gun ownership and gun control?

Trouble in Paradise?

Comment the image (source, message, consequences...)

Trouble in Paradise?

Comment the image (source, message, consequences...)

Trouble in Paradise?

Comment the image (source, message, consequences...)

Trouble in Paradise?

GROUP WORK: you will be divided in groups of 4 Each member will be given a file to work on Then you will share your findings

A QUICK RECAP

• gun sales:
• background check:
• a trigger:
• a demonstration
• a mass shooting

A hot debated issue analysed through visual documents

GROUP WORK 1. describe the image given to you 2. Interpret it 3. Voice your opinion 4. Discuss (convincing? too shocking? why (not)?)

Let's practise with this one:

Voc loathe: hate

Any brilliant ideas to change people's attitude to guns?

1. Identify the documents b. Explain the message c.Give your opinion on these documents

Guns with a history: a good initiative? Let's see.

Take notes in your copybook and be ready to talk about the video

Trouble in Paradise?Should there be new gun restrictions?

• A Police Officer You are responsible for keeping Libertyville safe. You’ve seen both sides: guns can protect, but they can also kill.
• NRA Representative You defend the Second Amendment. Guns are part of American freedom and culture.“Guns don’t kill people, people kill people."
• High School Student (2?)You are scared after a recent shooting in a nearby school.You think teachers and parents should act before it’s too late.
• A hunter and Rural Resident You use guns for hunting and sport. You’re responsible and careful.You don’t want your rights limited.

• Victim’s Parent Your child was killed in a shooting. You are emotionally involved and determined to change the law.
• Local Politician You must decide how to vote on the new law.You’re torn between freedom and safety.You want to listen to your constituents before deciding At the end, announce your decision and justify it.
• Journalist to moderate the debate, ask questions, keep order).

• Gun Store Owner (worried about losing income, but supports safety measures).

A QUICK RECAP

• to own
• to allow vs to ban
• to bear a gun/?
• to aim at:

• blesser
• faire respecter la loi
• Renforcer la législation sur la limitation des armes
• se faire justice
• un citoyen respectueux de la loi

1. Identify the documents b. Find people's motivations for having a gun, their history and fear c.Give your opinion on these documents

Trouble in Paradise?Should there be new gun restrictions?

GROUP WORK: DEBATE You are attending a Town Hall Meeting in the fictional U.S. town of Libertyville.The local council is debating a proposed law on restricting the access to guns.Citizens have gathered to express their views before the vote.

Trouble in Paradise?Should there be new gun restrictions?

• A Police Officer You are responsible for keeping Libertyville safe. You’ve seen both sides: guns can protect, but they can also kill.
• NRA Representative You defend the Second Amendment. Guns are part of American freedom and culture.“Guns don’t kill people, people kill people."
• High School Student (2?)You are scared after a recent shooting in a nearby school.You think teachers and parents should act before it’s too late.
• A hunter and Rural Resident You use guns for hunting and sport. You’re responsible and careful.You don’t want your rights limited.

• Victim’s Parent Your child was killed in a shooting. You are emotionally involved and determined to change the law.
• Local Politician You must decide how to vote on the new law.You’re torn between freedom and safety.You want to listen to your constituents before deciding At the end, announce your decision and justify it.
• Journalist to moderate the debate, ask questions, keep order).

• Gun Store Owner (worried about losing income, but supports safety measures).

Trouble in Paradise?Should there be new gun restrictions?

• A Police Officer You are responsible for keeping Libertyville safe. You’ve seen both sides: guns can protect, but they can also kill.
• NRA Representative You defend the Second Amendment. Guns are part of American freedom and culture.“Guns don’t kill people, people kill people."
• High School Student (2?)You are scared after a recent shooting in a nearby school.You think teachers and parents should act before it’s too late.
• A hunter and Rural Resident You use guns for hunting and sport. You’re responsible and careful.You don’t want your rights limited.

• Victim’s Parent Your child was killed in a shooting. You are emotionally involved and determined to change the law.
• Local Politician You must decide how to vote on the new law.You’re torn between freedom and safety.You want to listen to your constituents before deciding At the end, announce your decision and justify it.
• Journalist to moderate the debate, ask questions, keep order).

• Gun Store Owner (worried about losing income, but supports safety measures).

Use 2/3 arguments and illustrate your point with examplesExpress opinions, agree/disagree politely, react spontaneously.

Warm-up (10 min) Town hall debate (10–15 min)debrief (5-10 min)

… but WHY?