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Séquence 10 · Work-life balance: a debate

Can we find a good work-life balance?

Repères pour le professeur

Voie · niveauLycée professionnel (Bac Pro) · Terminale
DisciplineAnglais
Programme officielProgramme de langues vivantes de la voie professionnelle, BO spécial n°5 du 11 avril 2019, et définition de l'épreuve (arrêté du 17 juin 2020, annexe V) : niveau attendu B1+ en langue vivante A, situations A et B.
Place dans le programmeProgramme de langues vivantes de la voie professionnelle, cycle terminal (BO spécial n°1 du 6 février 2020) : interaction orale et écrit argumenté : travail et temps libre · 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

Agreeing and disagreeingContrast linkers: although, whereas, howeverAn opinion essay

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 : Spoken interaction and argued writing: work and free time (B1+). Objectif de la semaine : By Friday, you can give and defend an opinion, agree and disagree politely.

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

Agreeing and disagreeing
To agree: I agree with you. That's true.
Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however
Although + clause: Although the pay is good, the hours are long. Whereas compares two facts: Office workers have weekends free, whereas chefs often work on Saturdays.
An opinion essay
An opinion essay has an introduction (the question and your opinion), two paragraphs with an argument and an example each, and a conclusion that repeats your opinion in new words. Use linkers: Firstly, Moreover, However, To conclude.

Repères culturels

DateÉvénement
1847Factory Act (Ten Hours Act): a ten-hour working day for women and children.
1998Working Time Regulations: a maximum average working week of 48 hours in the UK.

Didactique et recherche

Although introduit une subordonnée, however une phrase ou une proposition indépendante : la ponctuation (virgule, point-virgule) aide à les distinguer.

Pour aller plus loin

Sources et bibliographie

Différenciation : un rythme de travail différent

Déroulé d'ensemble

SéanceTitreDuréeObjectif
Séance 1Agreeing and disagreeing60 minagree and disagree politely
Séance 2Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however60 minexpress contrast in complex sentences
Séance 3An opinion essay60 minwrite a structured opinion essay of 120 words
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 · Agreeing and disagreeing

60 min

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

Problématique de la séance

How can I agree and disagree politely?

Déroulé minuté à distance

Le cours développé (récit du professeur) · Agreeing and disagreeing

To agree: I agree with you. That's true. Exactly! To partly agree: I see your point, but… To disagree politely: I'm not sure I agree. I'm afraid I disagree, because… Always give a reason.

Document 1 · A debate

Document written for the lesson (model text).

Jade. I think a four-day week would make workers happier. Ben. I see your point, but some shops need to open six days a week. Jade. That's true, but the team could take turns. Ben. I'm afraid I disagree. Customers want to see the same people. Jade. Maybe, but tired workers make more mistakes.

Source : Model text written for the lesson.

Document 2 · Video of the week: The benefits of doing nothing 6 Minute English

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, The benefits of doing nothing 6 Minute English (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 (Agreeing and disagreeing)?
    ✔ Corrigé :

    I see your point, but… = partial agreement. That's true, but… = concession. I'm afraid I disagree… = polite disagreement.

Critère de réussitePoints
Understanding5
Total de l'activité5

Activité 2 · Practise

15 min
Essentiel

Supports : Lesson, document 1

Consigne :

Complete the expressions.

  1. I ___ with you.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    I agree with you.

  2. I see your ___, but…
    ✔ Corrigé :

    I see your point, but…

  3. I'm ___ I disagree.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    I'm afraid I disagree.

  4. That's ___ (true / truth / truly), but…
    ✔ Corrigé :

    That's true, but…

  5. When you disagree, always give a ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    When you disagree, always give a reason.

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 a short debate with two voices: 'Should every worker have a four-day week?' 3 turns each. Sentence starters: In my opinion,… · I see your point, but… · I'm afraid I disagree, because…

✔ 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)

To agree: I agree with you. That's true. Exactly! To partly agree: I see your point, but… To disagree politely: I'm not sure I agree. I'm afraid I disagree, because… Always give a reason.

Barème récapitulatif des activités notées

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

Séance 2 · Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however

60 min

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

Problématique de la séance

How can I express contrast in complex sentences?

Déroulé minuté à distance

Le cours développé (récit du professeur) · Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however

Although + clause: Although the pay is good, the hours are long. Whereas compares two facts: Office workers have weekends free, whereas chefs often work on Saturdays. However starts a new sentence: The job is hard. However, it is never boring.

Document 1 · Contrast linkers

Document written for the lesson (model text).

Although many young workers want more free time, they also want good salaries. Some jobs allow working from home, whereas others, like nursing or building, require being on site. Shorter weeks can reduce stress. However, they can be difficult to organise in small companies.

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 (Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however)?
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Although + clause. whereas = in comparison. However, at the start of a sentence with a comma.

Critère de réussitePoints
Understanding5
Total de l'activité5

Activité 2 · Practise

15 min
Essentiel

Supports : Lesson, document 1

Consigne :

Choose the right linker.

  1. ___ (Although / However / Whereas) the pay is good, the hours are long.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Although the pay is good, the hours are long.

  2. Office workers work at home, ___ (whereas / although / however) builders work on site.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Office workers work at home, whereas builders work on site.

  3. The job is hard. ___ (However / Although / Whereas), it is interesting.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The job is hard. However, it is interesting.

  4. However is followed by a ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    However is followed by a comma.

  5. ___ (Although / However) it rained, we worked outside.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Although it rained, we worked outside.

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 about work and free time with although, whereas and however. Sentence starters: Although…, … · …, whereas… · … However,…

✔ 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)

Although + clause: Although the pay is good, the hours are long. Whereas compares two facts: Office workers have weekends free, whereas chefs often work on Saturdays. However starts a new sentence: The job is hard. However, it is never boring.

Barème récapitulatif des activités notées

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

Séance 3 · An opinion essay

60 min

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

Problématique de la séance

How can I write a structured opinion essay of 120 words?

Déroulé minuté à distance

Le cours développé (récit du professeur) · An opinion essay

An opinion essay has an introduction (the question and your opinion), two paragraphs with an argument and an example each, and a conclusion that repeats your opinion in new words. Use linkers: Firstly, Moreover, However, To conclude.

Document 1 · An opinion essay

Document written for the lesson (model text).

Is free time more important than money? In my opinion, both matter, but free time comes first. Firstly, rest helps people work better: a tired electrician makes mistakes. Moreover, free time is for family, sport and friends. However, a good salary is necessary to pay the rent. To conclude, I believe a balance is essential, but I would choose a job with reasonable hours.

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 (An opinion essay)?
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Question + opinion → argument 1 + example → argument 2 → concession (However) → conclusion.

Critère de réussitePoints
Understanding5
Total de l'activité5

Activité 2 · Practise

15 min
Essentiel

Supports : Lesson, document 1

Consigne :

Find the parts of the essay.

  1. The essay starts with the ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The essay starts with the question.

  2. The first argument starts with ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The first argument starts with Firstly.

  3. ___ (Moreover / However / To conclude) adds a second argument.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    Moreover adds a second argument.

  4. ___ (However / Moreover) introduces the opposite idea.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    However introduces the opposite idea.

  5. The conclusion starts with To ___.
    ✔ Corrigé :

    The conclusion starts with To conclude.

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 an opinion essay (120 words): 'Is free time more important than money?' Sentence starters: In my opinion,… · Firstly,… Moreover,… However,… · To conclude, I believe…

✔ 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)

An opinion essay has an introduction (the question and your opinion), two paragraphs with an argument and an example each, and a conclusion that repeats your opinion in new words. Use linkers: Firstly, Moreover, However, To conclude.

Barème récapitulatif des activités notées

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

Fiche à trous · corrigé

To agree: I agree with you.

Although + clause: Although the pay is good, the hours are long.

An opinion essay has an introduction (the question and your opinion), two paragraphs with an argument and an example each, and a conclusion that repeats your opinion in new words.

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 (Agreeing and disagreeing). Explain the key point in two sentences.5 ptsI see your point, but… = partial agreement. That's true, but… = concession. I'm afraid I disagree… = polite disagreement.
2Language: do the exercise of lesson 2 again without help (Contrast linkers: although, whereas, however).7 ptsAlthough the pay is good, the hours are long. ; Office workers work at home, whereas builders work on site. ; The job is hard. However, it is interesting. ; However is followed by a comma. ; Although it rained, we worked outside.
3Writing: Write an opinion essay (120 words): 'Is free time more important than money?' Sentence starters: In my opinion,… · Firstly,… Moreover,… However,… · To conclude, I believe…8 ptsTask completed, structures of the sequence reused, clear organisation, correct spelling and punctuation.
Total20 pts

Pistes pour un rythme de travail différent