Objectifs globaux : Look at two art projects on the border wall.
Objectifs linguistiques : Prononciation of verb+ed
Objectifs travaillés : Audio/Video comprehension
Resources :
Video: News Report: The Border Bedazzlers
Audio: Ana Teresa Fernandez
Contents
A disappearing border
What can you say about this?
We’re going to look at « Erasing the Border » by Ana Teresa Fernandez. Look at the title of the project, and its image below. Research the project yourself.
- What are the artist’s intentions?
- Incorporate these words into your presentation: erase / disappear / negative / dialogue / divide
Share your ideas with the class.
Audio Comprehension
Listen to the audio, and take notes about:
- the artist (name, early life, feelings towards the border fence)
- the art project (location, tools, goals)
- the reactions (authorities, passers-by)
Share your ideas with the class.
Audio: Ana Teresa Fernandez
Your thoughts on the project
What do you think of the project?
Think of the project, and write a short presentation about:
- Your feelings towards the project.
- If this project will create a dialogue about immigration.
Share your ideas with the class.
Verb+ed
Write about the three +ed prononciations.
/t/ sound: When the base verb ends in an unvoiced sound (like p, k, f, s, sh, ch), the « -ed » ending is pronounced as /t/. For example:
- « walked » (/wɔkt/)
- « jumped » (/dʒʌmpt/)
/d/ sound: When the base verb ends in a voiced sound (like b, g, v, z, zh, j), the « -ed » ending is pronounced as /d/. For example:
- « grabbed » (/ɡræbd/)
- « moved » (/muvd/)
/ɪd/ sound: When the base verb ends in the sounds /t/ or /d/, the « -ed » ending is pronounced as /ɪd/. For example:
- « started » (/stɑrtɪd/)
- « needed » (/nidɪd/)
Classify these verbs into three prononciation categories (/t/, /d/, /ed/)
- divided
- picked
- explained
- disappeared
- painted
- looked
- crossed
- erased
- moved
The Border Bedazzlers
Talk about what you see
Look at the image, and try to guess what the art project is about.
Present your ideas to the class.
Watch the video and take notes about:
- the decision concerning the border fence
- the children’s experience
- the artist’s goal
Share what you have understood
Prepare a three-minute presentation:
- In your opinion, what is the impact of this project on the children who participate?
Present your ideas in front of the class.
Evaluation
Answer questions about this lesson.