You will work in groups on different documents, then present your document to your classmates. Follow the instructions concerning your document and use the help provided by the additional documents and the questions. Then, prepare your oral presentation.

GROUP 1

 1) briefly present the painter : Norman Rockwell.

 2) Describe the painting :

1. find information about the series of paintings called "four freedoms"

You can watch this video :

2. What does this family celebrate ? Find information about this holiday, its roots, date, symbolic values.

3. describe the atmosphere and how it is conveyed.

4. Explain the painter’s goal : theme and values.

 3) Link the painting and the historical, social and economic context : The USA in 1943.

GROUP 2

 Watch the trailer of the American series "Modern Family"

 Look at the picture : identify the document (and its origin), the characters, the situation. Compare the characters’ attitude with the original painting.

Use the family’s family tree (document below) to identify the characters :

 Explain why this series is called "Modern Family"

GROUP 3

  According to the document and the picture, how has the American family evolved ? (American families in the past ? Nowadays ? What made it change ?)

 usethis article and this article to illustrate your presentation of the new "modern" American family

GROUP 4

  Watch the video

 Identify the document
 What is the product advertised ?
 Focus on the various scenes that happen on a traditionalThanksgiving day in this family : what kind of atmosphere is described ? Are the traditional Thanksgiving celebrations a global success in this family ?

ANALYSIS : Watch the video again

 Why does it look like "having Thanksgiving everyday" ?
 - Why then is it "better than Thanksgiving", because it’s "not Thanksgiving" ?

Explain the message conveyed by the advert.
 Why is it funny ?

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