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This handbook is intended to guide English language students of the upper grades (according to the European Framework of Reference at the levels of B1–B2+) through a variety of chapters about American history and culture. In parts, it contains materials to help them to prepare for their school-leaving exams in English, including not only reading and listening tasks but also language in use, writing and speaking exercises. The use of a variety of types of activities as well as various forms of media enhances students’ motivation and makes the featured content as memorable as possible.
About the Author
Mag. Dr. Doris Liederer was born on the 8th of August 1984 and is a teacher of English and Italian at BORG Dreierschützengasse in Graz, Austria, as well as a lecturer in the field of didactics for the program of English and American Studies at Karl-Franzens-University Graz. During her M. A. studies she worked and studied in the United States, Italy, and the United Kingdom enhancing her expertise and completing her training in the field of didactics.
Her handbook on American culture and literature is intended to guide English language students in the upper grades of high school through a variety of chapters of American history and culture by providing multi-faceted materials addressing various skills.
Doris Liederer is of the firm belief that anyone can acquire a foreign language, and that competent teachers can be highly supportive, whether the language learning process is based on joy, intrinsic motivation, or sustainability.
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Module I
p. 12
RESEARCH THE LIVES OF THE FOUNDING FATHERS LISTED BELOW:
• Thomas Jefferson
• Benjamin Franklin
by watching the videos on the following websites:
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/benjamin-franklin
http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/thomas-jefferson
RESEARCH AND DISCUSSION SECTION:
1. Find out more about the Puritans/Pilgrims on the websites mentioned below and answer the following questions
• State the reasons why they decided to come to America
• Provide details about their journey to America (name of the ship, where did they go ashore, name of first settlement etc.)
• Describe the relationship between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans
Websites:
https://www.plimoth.org/learn/just-kids/homework-help/who-were-pilgrims
http://www.history.com/topics/pilgrims
2. Investigate the American Revolution in more detail using the website provided below and answer the following questions:
• State two reasons for the American Revolution and explain what we understand by The Stamp Act and the Tea Act.
Website:
http://www.history.com/topics/american-revolution/american-revolution-history
p. 16
CLASSROOM ACTIVITY AND HOMEWORK: REPORT WRITING
Youtube Video Activity:
While watching the Party Scene from the movie The Great Gatsby on Youtube.com,
fill in the following grid by transferring it to your exercise book.
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgcuBOVMGsg
p.17
Watch the trailer for the movie “The Pursuit of Hapiness” (2006) on www.youtube.com
Module II
p. 25
Jim Crow laws: Watch the youtube video “The Rise and Fall of Jim Crow” and explain where the name Jim Crow comes from:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChWXyeUTKg8
p. 36
NOW LISTEN TO THE SONG ”ONE DAY” BY BAKERMAT ON YOUTUBE.COM
DISCUSS THE VIDEO CONTENT WITH YOUR CLASS TEACHER.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BV37Dcxj9s
Module III
p. 57
FILL IN THE GRID EXERCISE ON DANCES WITH WOLVES
While watching the Coffee Scene from the movie Dances with Wolves on www.youtube.com insert your observations in the grid:
Youtube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PpX4PU-EQ8
Module IV
p. 77
An article from the Newsweek homepage:
“15-year-old shooting survivor lost her family,
finds solace in Harry Potter”
Please read the article on:
https://www.newsweek.com/15-year-old-shooting-survivor-cassidy-stay-lost-family-finds-solace-harry-potter-258735
and summarize its content briefly.
Module V
p. 83
RESEARCH AND DISCUSSION SECTION:
1. You are going to read several different interviews of soldiers who served in Vietnam. Get into groups of four or five and chose
whose interview each of you will read:
7.4 A soldier‘s experience in Vietnam: Herbert Rhodes
7.5 A soldier‘s experience in Vietnam: Tex Howard
7.6 A soldier‘s experience in Vietnam: John Luckey
7.7 A soldier‘s experience in Vietnam: Robert L. Jones
7.8 A soldier‘s experience in Vietnam: Johnas Freeman
• As you read, answer the questions in the box on the next page
Website: https:// http://www.learnnc.org/lp/editions/nchist-postwar/7.0
p. 85
WATCH THE VIDEOS TOGETHER IN CLASS, AND THEN TRY THE POST-VIEWING ACTIVITY IN GROUPS.
Full Metal Jacket – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-aWiCk7X1w
Born on the Fourth of July – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhZ3H18ynTA
The Deer Hunter – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePiNa4ePtd0
Apocalypse Now – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14UaKYCoFQs
p. 86
Watch the clip from Full Metal Jacket again. As you watch, fill in the sections below and then discuss your impressions in groups.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-aWiCk7X1w
