Objectifs globaux : Recognise generation names and dates.
Objectifs linguistiques : Exasperation vocabulary.
Objectifs travaillés : Text, audio, video comprehension.
Resources :
Video: You Never Pay Attention
PDF: Generation Timeline
PDF: Under Pressure to be Perfect
Audio: Gen Z’s Defining Traits
Audio: Exasperation Expressions
Contents
What Generation?
Read and understand the graph, then prepare some sentences.
PDF: Generation Timeline
Complete the sentences, and create your own:
- I was born in … , so I am in Generation Z.
- My … was born in … , so he/she is in … .
HINT: Use « be in » when you’re talking about the generation. Use « be » when you’re talking about the people.
- « I am in Generation Z. » BUT « I am a Zoomer. »
- « He was in the Lost Generation. » BUT « He was a Boomer. »
Teens Today
Look at the infographic, and compare.
« Teens in 1982 listened to Survivor, whereas teens in 2012 listened to Adele. »
« Four out of five teens had mobile phones in 2012, but teens in 1982 hadn’t ever heard of mobiles! »
« Three-quarter sleeves were fashionable in 1982, but hoodies were popular in 2012. »
Teens in 1982 + VERB + NOUN, whereas teens in 2012 + VERB + NOUN.
« Teens in 1982 watched E.T whereas teens in 2012 watched Twilight Breaking Dawn. »
Gen Z's Defining Traits
Listen to the audio and answer the questions.
Audio: Gen Z’s Defining Traits
- What is Gen Z?
- What are Gen Z’s defining traits?
- Do you agree with this definition of your generation?
- What other traits would you add?
I just want you to be happy
Read the short text, and answer the questions. Use information from the text, and your own experience and point-of-view.
PDF: Under Pressure to be Perfect
- Define perfectionism and its impact on teenagers’ self-esteem.
- Find examples of situations when you have felt too much pressure.
- Do you think Generation Z is under more pressure than preceding generations? Why or why not?
I just spoke to your principle...
Watch the video and take notes.
Video: You Never Pay Attention
Class your notes into these categories:
- what the characters reproach each other
- their feelings
- the different tones, postures and behaviours they adopt to express those feelings
Share what you have understood
Useful Expressions
Copy and repeat the sentences
Audio: Exasperation Expressions
- What’s the matter with you?
- What’s wrong with you?
- You’re so annoying!
- Are you crazy?
- Everybody else does it!
- I can’t believe it!
- I don’t want you to do that!
- Stop yelling at me!
- I don’t care!
- Don’t you trust me?
- Shut up!
- That’s not fair!
Listen and repeat the sentences expressing exasperation. Respect the rhythm and the tone.
Evaluation
Answer questions about this lesson.