Being Different: Standing Out or Fitting In?
– English – “Se confronter aux différences”With Malcolm in the Middle & The Simpsons
Start
Our Journey
Discover vocabulary about difference & feelings Meet Malcolm and his “gifted” class Meet Lisa and her choice to be vegetarian Compare the two characters
What can make a person “different” at school?Is it always positive? sometimes difficult?
“People are different because…”“It is difficult when…”
differentnormal special shy confident
proud embarrassed worried stressed relaxed
to belong to fit in to judge
Choose 3 words that describe you.Say: “I am sometimes… because…”
to support to accept to reject
Malcolm – Something Changes at School
In Malcolm in the Middle – Pilot, something important happens to Malcolm at school. While you watch the scene, try to understand: ⭐ What changes for Malcolm? ⭐ How does he react? ⭐ How do other people react?
Malcolm’s Situation – Looking Closer
- What exactly happens to Malcolm at school?
- Is this situation Malcolm’s choice? Why / Why not?
- How does Malcolm feel about it?
- How do other people react? (teachers, family, students)
- Is it easy or difficult for Malcolm to be “different”? Why?
Meet Lisa – A Different Choice
In The Simpsons, Lisa makes a personal choice that makes her different from her family and friends. While you watch, try to answer: ⭐ Why is Lisa different? ⭐ How do people react? ⭐ How does she feel?
MALCOLM AND LISA - Same but different
Speaking – Help the Different Student
Work in pairs. Student A = Malcolm or Lisa Student B = a friendWhat you must do ✔ Speak only in English ✔ Each student must speak at least 4–5 sentence ✔ Show how the problem is solved (positive ending)
Useful sentences “I don’t want to be different.” “I’m afraid people will judge me.” “You should be proud.” “You shouldn’t worry.” “Being different is OK.” “I understand how you feel.” “You are not alone.”
Writing – Being Different
🔵 A2 Write 4–5 sentences about Malcolm or Lisa. 🔴 B1–B2 Write a short paragraph: “Is it easy to be different at school?”
Final Task – Create a Character
🎯 Your Mission Create a character who is “different”. Say and write: ✔ Name & age ✔ Why they are different ✔ How people react ✔ How they feel ✔ A positive message about difference 🎙 Oral presentation (1–3 minutes) 📝 Written paragraph (10–15 lines)
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Being Different: Standing Out or Fitting In?
– English – “Se confronter aux différences”With Malcolm in the Middle & The Simpsons
Start
Our Journey
Discover vocabulary about difference & feelings Meet Malcolm and his “gifted” class Meet Lisa and her choice to be vegetarian Compare the two characters
What can make a person “different” at school?Is it always positive? sometimes difficult?
“People are different because…”“It is difficult when…”
differentnormal special shy confident
proud embarrassed worried stressed relaxed
to belong to fit in to judge
Choose 3 words that describe you.Say: “I am sometimes… because…”
to support to accept to reject
Malcolm – Something Changes at School
In Malcolm in the Middle – Pilot, something important happens to Malcolm at school. While you watch the scene, try to understand: ⭐ What changes for Malcolm? ⭐ How does he react? ⭐ How do other people react?
Malcolm’s Situation – Looking Closer
Meet Lisa – A Different Choice
In The Simpsons, Lisa makes a personal choice that makes her different from her family and friends. While you watch, try to answer: ⭐ Why is Lisa different? ⭐ How do people react? ⭐ How does she feel?
MALCOLM AND LISA - Same but different
Speaking – Help the Different Student
Work in pairs. Student A = Malcolm or Lisa Student B = a friendWhat you must do ✔ Speak only in English ✔ Each student must speak at least 4–5 sentence ✔ Show how the problem is solved (positive ending)
Useful sentences “I don’t want to be different.” “I’m afraid people will judge me.” “You should be proud.” “You shouldn’t worry.” “Being different is OK.” “I understand how you feel.” “You are not alone.”
Writing – Being Different
🔵 A2 Write 4–5 sentences about Malcolm or Lisa. 🔴 B1–B2 Write a short paragraph: “Is it easy to be different at school?”
Final Task – Create a Character
🎯 Your Mission Create a character who is “different”. Say and write: ✔ Name & age ✔ Why they are different ✔ How people react ✔ How they feel ✔ A positive message about difference 🎙 Oral presentation (1–3 minutes) 📝 Written paragraph (10–15 lines)