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Séquence 9 · How it's made

How can I explain how a product is made?

Repères pour le professeur

Voie · niveauLycée professionnel (Bac Pro) · Première
DisciplineAnglais
Programme officielProgramme de langues vivantes de la voie professionnelle, BO spécial n°5 du 11 avril 2019 : progression A2+ → B1 ; tâches de la vie professionnelle (accueil, échanges avec la clientèle, courriels, comptes rendus d'expérience).
Place dans le programmeProgramme de langues vivantes de la voie professionnelle, cycle terminal (BO spécial n°1 du 6 février 2020) : expliquer un processus technique · B1
Durée totale3 séances + 1 évaluation ≈ 3 h 55
ModalitéEnseignement à distance : classe virtuelle + travail autonome + rendu sur l'ENT

Objectifs et capacités

Objectifs

Capacités travaillées (BO)

Notions, lexique et grammaire

The present passiveSequencing a processExplain a product to a customer

Repères culturels

Ressources de la séquence

Ancrage dans le programme, notions, repères, débats, bibliographie et différenciation, communs à toutes les séances.

Ancrage dans le programme officiel

Programme (Programme de langues vivantes de la voie professionnelle, cycle terminal (BO spécial n°1 du 6 février 2020)) : « Selon le double principe d'apprentissage par l'action et par la simulation, la langue est utilisée pour effectuer des tâches et mener à bien des projets proches de celles et ceux que l'on peut réaliser dans la vie courante. »

Interculturel : « La dimension interculturelle est fondamentale dans l'apprentissage d'une langue vivante. »

Situation de la séquence : Explaining a technical process (B1). Objectif de la semaine : By Friday, you can describe a process with the passive and sequence words.

Niveaux : « À la fin du cursus menant au baccalauréat professionnel, les niveaux attendus sont les suivants : le niveau B1+ (« utilisateur indépendant de niveau seuil avancé ») pour la langue vivante A ».

Notions : définitions rigoureuses

The present passive
The passive is be + past participle: The bread is baked at 220°C. We use it when the action is more important than the person.
Sequencing a process
Sequence words: First, Then, Next, After that, Finally. They help the listener follow the steps.
Explain a product to a customer
A product description says what the product is made of, where it is made, how it is used and why it is good. Useful phrases: It is made of wood.

Repères culturels

DateÉvénement
1709Abraham Darby smelts iron with coke at Coalbrookdale.
1913Ford introduces the moving assembly line.

Didactique et recherche

Le passif est l'outil naturel de la description technique : l'agent importe peu, le produit est au centre. On fait repérer by quand l'agent est utile.

Pour aller plus loin

Sources et bibliographie

Différenciation : un rythme de travail différent

Déroulé d'ensemble

SéanceTitreDuréeObjectif
Séance 1The present passive60 mindescribe a process with the passive
Séance 2Sequencing a process60 minput the steps of a process in order
Séance 3Explain a product to a customer60 minread and write a short product description
ÉvaluationÉvaluation de fin de séquence (/20)55 minVérifier les acquis : connaissances, capacités, rédaction

Chaque séance dure environ 55 minutes à distance : lancement en classe virtuelle ou par message sur l'ENT, activités en autonomie (écoute, lecture, exercices, production orale enregistrée ou écrite), mise en commun et trace écrite. Les élèves renvoient la fiche à trous et leurs productions par l'ENT, en fichier audio ou en photo.

Séance 1 · The present passive

60 min

Séance approfondie : cours développé, documents sourcés, activités exigeantes, corrigés et barème.

Problématique de la séance

How can I describe a process with the passive?

Déroulé minuté à distance

Le cours développé (récit du professeur) · The present passive

The passive is be + past participle: The bread is baked at 220°C. We use it when the action is more important than the person. Plural: The parts are checked. To say who does it, add by: The cars are painted by robots.

Document 1 · How it's made

Document written for the lesson (model text).

In this factory near Sheffield, steel is cut into thin sheets. The sheets are pressed into shape and then they are welded together. Finally, the parts are painted by robots and checked by a team of technicians.

Source : Model text written for the lesson.

Document 2 · Video of the week: Present and past passives: 6 Minute Grammar

Video by BBC Learning English (online, free access).

Watch the video once without subtitles, then again with English subtitles. Note three useful words or phrases.

Source : BBC Learning English, Present and past passives: 6 Minute Grammar (YouTube).

Activité 1 · Understand

10 min
Essentiel

Supports : Document 1

Capacité travaillée : Understand a document and notice how the language works.

Consigne :

Read document 1 and answer.

  1. What does document 1 show about the point of the lesson (The present passive)?
    ✔ Corrigé :

    is cut, are pressed, are welded, are painted, are checked: be + past participle. by robots = who does it.

Critère de réussitePoints
Understanding5
Total de l'activité5

Activité 2 · Practise

15 min
Essentiel

Supports : Lesson, document 1

Consigne :

Complete with the passive.

  1. The bread ___ baked in the oven.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The bread is baked in the oven.

  2. The parts are ___ by a technician. (check)
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The parts are checked by a technician. (check)

  3. The cars ___ (are / is) painted by robots.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The cars are painted by robots.

  4. Steel is ___ (cut / cutted / cuts) into sheets.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Steel is cut into sheets.

  5. The boxes are ___ (delivered / deliver / delivering) every Monday.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The boxes are delivered every Monday.

Critère de réussitePoints
Exercise (points shared equally)7
Total de l'activité7

Activité 3 · Produce (writing)

15 min
Travail à rendre

Supports : Lesson sheet

Consigne :

Write 5 sentences in the passive about what is done in your workshop or kitchen. Sentence starters: In our workshop, the… is… · The… are… · Then, … is checked by…

✔ Corrigé rédigé :

Criteria: Task completed (length, content), structures of the lesson reused correctly, careful spelling and punctuation.

Critère de réussitePoints
Production8
Total de l'activité8

Trace écrite (à faire recopier ou à déposer sur l'ENT)

The passive is be + past participle: The bread is baked at 220°C. We use it when the action is more important than the person. Plural: The parts are checked. To say who does it, add by: The cars are painted by robots.

Barème récapitulatif des activités notées

ActivitéPoints
Activité 1 · Understand5
Activité 2 · Practise7
Activité 3 · Produce (writing)8
Total20 / 20

Séance 2 · Sequencing a process

60 min

Séance approfondie : cours développé, documents sourcés, activités exigeantes, corrigés et barème.

Problématique de la séance

How can I put the steps of a process in order?

Déroulé minuté à distance

Le cours développé (récit du professeur) · Sequencing a process

Sequence words: First, Then, Next, After that, Finally. They help the listener follow the steps. Use a comma after them: First, the dough is mixed. You can also use before + -ing: Before cooking, wash your hands.

Document 1 · Step by step

Document written for the lesson (model text).

How a pizza is made. First, the dough is mixed and left for two hours. Then, it is rolled out. Next, tomato sauce and cheese are added. After that, the pizza is baked for ten minutes. Finally, it is cut and served hot.

Source : Model text written for the lesson.

Activité 1 · Understand

10 min
Essentiel

Supports : Document 1

Capacité travaillée : Understand a document and notice how the language works.

Consigne :

Read document 1 and answer.

  1. What does document 1 show about the point of the lesson (Sequencing a process)?
    ✔ Corrigé :

    First → Then → Next → After that → Finally: five clear steps, all in the passive.

Critère de réussitePoints
Understanding5
Total de l'activité5

Activité 2 · Practise

15 min
Essentiel

Supports : Lesson, document 1

Consigne :

Put the right word.

  1. ___, the dough is mixed.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    First, the dough is mixed.

  2. ___ (Then / Finally / Before), it is rolled out.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Then, it is rolled out.

  3. After ___, the pizza is baked.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    After that, the pizza is baked.

  4. ___ (Finally / First), it is cut and served.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Finally, it is cut and served.

  5. Before ___ (cooking / cook / to cook), wash your hands.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Before cooking, wash your hands.

Critère de réussitePoints
Exercise (points shared equally)7
Total de l'activité7

Activité 3 · Produce (speaking)

15 min
Travail à rendre

Supports : Lesson sheet

Consigne :

Record the steps of a simple process from your trade (5 steps) with sequence words. Sentence starters: First,… · Then,… / Next,… · Finally,…

✔ Corrigé rédigé :

Criteria: Clear voice, complete sentences, structures of the lesson reused, steady pace; do not read a fully written text.

Critère de réussitePoints
Production8
Total de l'activité8

Trace écrite (à faire recopier ou à déposer sur l'ENT)

Sequence words: First, Then, Next, After that, Finally. They help the listener follow the steps. Use a comma after them: First, the dough is mixed. You can also use before + -ing: Before cooking, wash your hands.

Barème récapitulatif des activités notées

ActivitéPoints
Activité 1 · Understand5
Activité 2 · Practise7
Activité 3 · Produce (speaking)8
Total20 / 20

Séance 3 · Explain a product to a customer

60 min

Séance approfondie : cours développé, documents sourcés, activités exigeantes, corrigés et barème.

Problématique de la séance

How can I read and write a short product description?

Déroulé minuté à distance

Le cours développé (récit du professeur) · Explain a product to a customer

A product description says what the product is made of, where it is made, how it is used and why it is good. Useful phrases: It is made of wood. It is made in Scotland. It is used for…

Document 1 · Explaining a product

Document written for the lesson (model text).

This bag is made of recycled plastic bottles. It is made in a small workshop in Wales. Each bag is cut and sewn by hand. It is used for shopping or for the beach. It is light, strong and it can be washed at 30°C.

Source : Model text written for the lesson.

Activité 1 · Understand

10 min
Essentiel

Supports : Document 1

Capacité travaillée : Understand a document and notice how the language works.

Consigne :

Read document 1 and answer.

  1. What does document 1 show about the point of the lesson (Explain a product to a customer)?
    ✔ Corrigé :

    is made of (material), is made in (place), is cut and sewn (process), is used for (use), can be washed (passive with can).

Critère de réussitePoints
Understanding5
Total de l'activité5

Activité 2 · Practise

15 min
Essentiel

Supports : Lesson, document 1

Consigne :

Read the text. Complete.

  1. The bag is made of recycled plastic ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The bag is made of recycled plastic bottles.

  2. It is made in ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    It is made in Wales.

  3. Each bag is cut and sewn by ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Each bag is cut and sewn by hand.

  4. It is used ___ (for / to / of) shopping.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    It is used for shopping.

  5. It can be ___ at 30°C.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    It can be washed at 30°C.

Critère de réussitePoints
Exercise (points shared equally)7
Total de l'activité7

Activité 3 · Produce (writing)

15 min
Travail à rendre

Supports : Lesson sheet

Consigne :

Write a product description (60 words) for an object made in your trade. Sentence starters: This… is made of… · It is made in… / It is used for… · It is… and it can be…

✔ Corrigé rédigé :

Criteria: Task completed (length, content), structures of the lesson reused correctly, careful spelling and punctuation.

Critère de réussitePoints
Production8
Total de l'activité8

Trace écrite (à faire recopier ou à déposer sur l'ENT)

A product description says what the product is made of, where it is made, how it is used and why it is good. Useful phrases: It is made of wood. It is made in Scotland. It is used for…

Barème récapitulatif des activités notées

ActivitéPoints
Activité 1 · Understand5
Activité 2 · Practise7
Activité 3 · Produce (writing)8
Total20 / 20

Fiche à trous · corrigé

The passive is be + past participle: The bread is baked at 220°C.

Sequence words: First, Then, Next, After that, Finally.

A product description says what the product is made of, where it is made, how it is used and why it is good.

La version élève contient la même fiche avec une banque de mots (papier ou ENT).

Évaluation de fin de séquence (/20) · barème et corrigé

Évaluation sur 20 à faire en temps limité (55 min) sur l'ENT ou sur papier ; les productions orales sont enregistrées et déposées sur l'ENT. Le corrigé et les critères servent aussi pour l'autoévaluation.

N°QuestionBarèmeCorrigé et critères
1Reading: read document 1 of lesson 1 again (The present passive). Explain the key point in two sentences.5 ptsis cut, are pressed, are welded, are painted, are checked: be + past participle. by robots = who does it.
2Language: do the exercise of lesson 2 again without help (Sequencing a process).7 ptsFirst, the dough is mixed. ; Then, it is rolled out. ; After that, the pizza is baked. ; Finally, it is cut and served. ; Before cooking, wash your hands.
3Writing: Write a product description (60 words) for an object made in your trade. Sentence starters: This… is made of… · It is made in… / It is used for… · It is… and it can be…8 ptsTask completed, structures of the sequence reused, clear organisation, correct spelling and punctuation.
Total20 pts

Pistes pour un rythme de travail différent