Captain America is back! These activities based on the poster and the trailer will help your students discover the latest Marvel film while learning new words related to the world of superheroes and learning how to express contrast for example. This worksheet can also be used as follow up activities to the Shine Bright 3e Snapfile … Continue reading “Captain America: Brave New World”
Talking about emotions can be hard when you are a teenager — even more so when the feelings are about love and romance, and you have to talk about it in another language! This video of American teenagers talking about crushes is an excellent conversation starter for A2-A2+ classes. Why not use it for Valentine’s … Continue reading “Valentine’s Day: Talking about Feelings”
Although a well-loved character from British children’s literature, Paddington Bear is from Peru in South America, and in the third film in the series about him, he returns to his home country to visit his Aunt Lucy. His adoptive family, the Browns, join him on his journey. This trailer for Paddington in Peru would be … Continue reading “Paddington Goes Home”
Once every four years, a U.S. President is inaugurated. This video gives a succinct summary of the significance of this ritualised event. The first 1m30 gives an overview of the day from the oath to the speech and the inaugural balls, with some short extracts from Abraham Lincoln’s and John F. Kennedy’s inaugural speeches. Then … Continue reading “Presidential Inaugurations: A Video”
Biopics are quite popular and so are Lego films. What about a Lego biopic then? Pharrell Williams only agreed to a biopic being made about his life if it was a Lego animation. Piece by Piece is the perfect creative way to tell this creative and original artist’s life. Many music stars such as Jay-Z, … Continue reading “Pharrell Williams Lego Biopic”
The “This is England” festival of British short films based in Rouen and the surrounding region is back. he 2024 edition will take place from 16 to 24 November. A team of teachers has put together a special programme of screenings and teaching materials for primary, collège and lycée classes. The festival has created a … Continue reading “Save the Date: British Short Films Festival in Normandy”
It’s one of the best known charity fundraisers in the U.S.A. Since 1948, kids have been adding a civic element to their Halloween trick or treating by collecting donations for UNICEF, the United Nations’ children’s fund. Trick-or-treaters used to carry a little cardboard collecting box. The iconic box disappeared during COVID in favour of online … Continue reading “Put Some Meaning in Your Halloweening”
Primary, collège and lycée classes can participate in the Sadlier Stokes Prize to create projects about Australia’s participation in World War I. Lieutenant Clifford Sadlier and Sergeant Charlie Stokes of the 5th Australia Division, were decorated for their bravery in the Second Battle of Villers-Bretonneux, on 24 April, 1918. The town was strategic in the … Continue reading “1500 Euro Prize for a Class Project About Australia”
Notre nouvelle collection de guides pratiques Mission Prof’ accueille son deuxième livre : Stimuler l’expression orale. Une mine d’idées pour aider vos élèves à s’exprimer au collège ! Comme bon nombre d’enseignants enthousiastes et joueurs, Catherine Baudry et Patrick Moore ont toujours cherché à rendre leurs cours d’anglais les plus vivants possibles en favorisant la communication entre … Continue reading “Mission prof’: L’expression orale au collège”
Independence Day is a celebration for all Americans, but for some it has special significance. It’s a traditional day for holding naturalisation ceremonies, welcoming new citizens to the U.S.A. A total of 878,500 people obtained U.S. citizenship through naturalisation in 2023. Ceremonies take place all year round, but a lot take place in honour of … Continue reading “Becoming American on the Fourth of July”
