This document outlines tasks and grammar concepts for a chapter about Texas stereotypes. Students will create a promotional newsletter and audio/radio materials about Texas to assess if stereotypes reveal the state's true identity. Grammar topics include comparatives, superlatives, simple past tense, and imperative statements. Conjunctions include "either...or". The quote discusses a preference to be an insignificant part of Texas rather than king of another state, showing Texan pride.
This document outlines tasks and grammar concepts for a chapter about Texas stereotypes. Students will create a promotional newsletter and audio/radio materials about Texas to assess if stereotypes reveal the state's true identity. Grammar topics include comparatives, superlatives, simple past tense, and imperative statements. Conjunctions include "either...or". The quote discusses a preference to be an insignificant part of Texas rather than king of another state, showing Texan pride.
This document outlines tasks and grammar concepts for a chapter about Texas stereotypes. Students will create a promotional newsletter and audio/radio materials about Texas to assess if stereotypes reveal the state's true identity. Grammar topics include comparatives, superlatives, simple past tense, and imperative statements. Conjunctions include "either...or". The quote discusses a preference to be an insignificant part of Texas rather than king of another state, showing Texan pride.
Issue at stake (problématique) : Do Texan stereotypes
reveal the true identity of Texas ? Assessment (évaluation): Final Task: Create a promotional newsletter of Texas (EE) Mini-tasks: o (EE) Write an email describing Texas o (EOC) Record an audio guide of the Alamo o (EOC) Create a radio ad to promote a Texan city Contrôle: Compréhension de l’écrit Grammaire: - Les comparatifs/ Les superlatifs - Le prétérit simple - Les énoncés à l’impératif Conjunction: Either …or (soit…soit/ alternative)
Comment the quote:
“I’d rather be a fence post in Texas, than the King of Tennessee” This quote really shows that Texans are proud (fier) of being Texans – they’d rather be an insignificant thing in their beloved home state than an important person in another state. The pride - la fierté