The power of words

B Obama's photo : first impression

• friendly and casual

• articulate

• iconic public speaker

• cold-hearted

• evil smile

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CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

in this fiction, Obama wants to show the workers ...

• the American dream is not over yet

• he admires them

• hard work is useful

• he will help them by reducing taxes

• he will increase their salaries

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

B Obama's speaking strategies and skills

• speaking in a relaxed manner

• speaking to people on a personal level to create a bond

• using humor

• speaking with notes to avoid mistakes

• avoid eye contact to better talk to the group

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

A fictional Obama has come to a factory in Detroit, Michigan to

• deliver a speech

• motivate the workers

• show he admires workers who try to make a better life for themselves

• listen to workers complaining about their working conditions

• to tell workers to vote for Republicans

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

translate : éloquent

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

translate : il a l'air sympathique

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Give a synonym of : relaxed, cool ( décontracté, nonchalant)

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CCSS.L.11-12.4A

CCSS.L.7.4A

CCSS.L.7.5B

CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.4A