Séquence pédagogique | Brexit and its Consequences.
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Son rôle est de livrer aux apprenants les clés, les informations, les exemples et les théories nécessaires. Puis, il les place en situation réelle et les encourage à appliquer la théorie. La démarche va du général au particulier. C'est ainsi qu'il m'a semblé important de réviser le Royaume Uni et sa formation, ainsi que le prétérit simple que nous avons ensuite mis en application dans un contexte spécifique - celui du Brexit et de ses conséquence pour le RU.
Son rôle est de livrer aux apprenants les clés, les informations, les exemples et les théories nécessaires. Puis, il les place en situation réelle et les encourage à appliquer la théorie. La démarche va du général au particulier. C'est ainsi qu'il m'a semblé important de réviser le Royaume Uni et sa formation, ainsi que le prétérit simple que nous avons ensuite mis en application dans un contexte spécifique - celui du Brexit et de ses conséquence pour le RU.
Leçon 1 | The British Isles and The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Leçon 2 | Révisions grammaticales afin de mettre en pratique le prétérit.
Leçon 3 | The Union Jack and The Welsh flag
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Leçon 4 | David Cameron, Boris Johnson and Brexit
Mise en pratique du prétérit dans un contexte culturel et spécifique. Le prétérit est indiqué en rouge.
The word Brexit is used to refer to the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union. It is a blend of British (or Britain) and exit, probably on the same pattern of Grexit (coined earlier in the same year).
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During the General Election, Prime minister David Cameron promised to hold a referendum about Britain’s membership in the European Union if his government was re-elected. Even though [although] David Cameron himself was against the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union, he kept his promise and a referendum was held in 2016. On 23rd June 2016, 51.9% voted in favour of leaving the European Union. Because David Cameron wanted to remain within the Union, he decided to resign [step down].
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After numerous negotiations, Britain’s split from the European Union took full effect in early 2021. The newly elected Prime Minister – Boris Johnson – was determined to implement Brexit because it was the will of the voters.
The United Kingdom is the first and only sovereign country to have left the EU after 47 years of membership. |
Leçon 5 | Brexit Results and The Consequences for Scotland
In 2016 the results showed that Scotland voted in favour of the United Kingdom staying in the European Union by 62% to 38%. However, the United Kingdom as a whole voted to leave. The Leave side won by a margin of 52% to 48%.
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But people in Scotland have the feeling of being taken out of the European Union against their will. Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told a media conference a second independence referendum was "highly likely" after the UK voted to leave the EU. According to Scotland’s First Minister, the Scottish parliament (Holyrood) should have the right to hold another referendum. At a news conference in Edinburgh, Ms Sturgeon said: "It is, therefore, a statement of the obvious that a second referendum must be on the table, and it is on the table."
Leçon 6 | Entraînement à la compréhension orale
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Leçon 7 | Entraînement à la Compréhension écrite
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Lisez le texte de l'encyclopédie Britannica et essayez de répondre aux aux questions ci-cessous.
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Answers to the Questions
Does Nigel F belong to the middle-class ?
Nigel Farage didn’t belong to the middle-class or the working-class. Indeed, in the text we can read that « Farage was born into a prosperous family ». Moreover, his father was a « stockbroker ». Furthermore, he attended a « prestigious private school in London ».
To which political party did he 1st belong ?
He started his political career as a Conservative member (« Initially Conservative »). Later, he joined UKIP [United Kingdom Independence Party
When was UKIP created ? What is UKIP ?
UKIP is a political party which was created in 1993. It was described as a populist libertarian United Kingdom Independence Pary. In other words, UKIP is a Eurosckeptical party.
What does UKIP fight for / defend ?
UKIP fights for Britain’s independence and withdrawal from the European Union. It also focuses on other issues such as immigration economic and social matters.
Is Nigel F. known for his good manners ? What does he like to do in public ?
No he isn’t. Nigel Farage was popular amongst certain people because he defied « political correctness ».
[ He has garnered a reputation for defying « political correctness ]
In fact, he smokes and he drinks alcohol, and brags he enjoys both. Thus, he was considered like a populist.
[ He has garnered a reputation for defying « political correctness ]
In fact, he smokes and he drinks alcohol, and brags he enjoys both. Thus, he was considered like a populist.
Give 2 British political parties that are seen as Neofascist.
Two British politicial parties that are seen as Neofascist are ‘The National Front’ and ‘The British National Party’.
What were the arguments used by Nigel F. to defend Brexit in 2016 ?
Arguments given by Nigel Farage to defend Brexit :
- - Immigration
- - The terrorist attacks in Europe. (Paris and Brussels)
Give the results of Brexit.
The results of Brexit turned out to be 52 percent of voters supporting the « Leave Side »
Leçon 8 | Banksy’s mural and The European Flag
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On May 7th, 2017 artist Banksy painted an outdoor mural that portrayed [depicted] a man on a ladder chipping away [ chiselling away] at one of the 12 yellow stars on a blue European Union flag.
The work first appeared in January in Dover. Dover is a well-known port city that looks out onto Continental Europe. It was then installed near the ferry terminal in May 2017. It quickly became an important [a significant] symbol of Brexit and its consequences for the United Kingdom. |
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The mural became a landmark in Dover. Very little is known about the English street artist and political activist, Banksy. Banksy managed to remain
Leçon 8 | Banksy’s Devolved Parliament
Devolved Parliament is Banksy’s largest canvas. In this huge painting, chimpanzees relace politicians (MP: Member of Parliament) in the House of Commons. Although this painting was completed in 2009, many commentators drew a comparison to current-day politics, and of course, the chaos over Brexit in the British parliament.
The anonymous street artist offers a biting [cinglant / sarcastique] satire of British politics which foreshadows [presager / announcer] the deadlock [l’impasse] MPs reached over Brexit. Indeed, instead of debating MPs, The House of Common is here filled with apes in a scene of mayhem [pagaille] and madness.
“I made this 10 years ago. Bristol museum have just put it back on display to mark Brexit day. Laugh now, but one day no one will be in charge.”