Antonella Linsalata

Carla Finello

Emanuela Tornior

L’argomento
 Me, You and Us è un testo di civiltà rivolto agli studenti della scuola secondaria di secondo grado di qualsiasi indirizzo, che ha l’obiettivo di stimolare la curiosità degli studenti verso popolazioni, abitudini e stili diversi dai nostri e per favorire la reciproca comprensione. I brani fanno riferimento ai principali paesi parlanti la lingua inglese, quali: Gran Bretagna, Irlanda, Stati Uniti, Australia, India e Sud Africa. I temi trasversali consentono di indagare le culture anglosassoni. Gli spunti offerti si agganciano a tematiche di educazione civica, si prestano alla didattica orientativa e sviluppano le Real-life skill.
 
 La struttura
 Il testo è organizzato in otto Moduli, suddivisi in Unità, che includono:
 
 <ul><li>un ampio glossario, per agevolare la lettura</li><li>diversi esercizi di comprensione, per consolidare l’apprendimento e stimolare l’analisi
</li><li>attività volte a riflettere su tematiche di educazione civica connesse con l’argomento trattato
</li><li>spunti di compiti di realtà da svolgere in coppie o in gruppo che mirano allo sviluppo di soft skill quali digital literacy, leadership, collaboration e team working
</li></ul>Contenuti digitali integrativi
 
 <ul><li>Video per attività di listening e speaking
</li><li>Tracce audio in formato mp3
</li><li>Testi per attività di approfondimento
</li></ul>Per l’insegnante e l’uso in classe.
 
 Teacher’s Book, disponibile sia in formato cartaceo sia digitale:
 
 <ul><li>Guida didattica di supporto per studenti BES
</li><li>Test di verifica di tutti i Moduli e le Unità, in formato editabile
</li><li>Soluzioni degli esercizi
</li><li>Audioscript degli esercizi di ascolto e dei video</li></ul>

Topic 1 - COUNTRIES

Unit 1 - The UK

Some confusion: British Isles, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom

England, the “wrong” Great Britain

A land of gardens, knights, and fish & chips

Scotland, home of 800 islands and the Hogwarts Express

Very Scottish, indeed

Wales, nature and dragons

Northern Ireland: from troubles to films

Be a tourist following...

Unit 2 - Ireland

The Republic of Ireland

Dublin, how to be spoilt for choice

Irish icons and symbols

Festivities and amusements

Unit 3 - The US

The United States of America

A variegated land with bears, alligators, and Mickey Mouse

Cities for every taste

Patriotism, computers, and chicken

Unit 4 - Commonwealth

What’s the Commonwealth?

Facts and fun facts about the Commonwealth

Canada: few people but a lot of land and many languages

Canadian cities, nature and syrup

Australia, the Island Continent down under

Deserts, corals, and kangaroos

CASE STUDY

ROUND-UP

Topic 2 - CULTURE

Unit 5 - History

A keystone of English and world democracy

The breach with Rome

The only time when the English monarchy ceased to exist

The British Empire

The road to the 13th amendment to the American Constitution

The Irish question

South Africa and apartheid

The independence of India

The UK withdraws from the EU

Unit 6 - Language

English through the years

British vs American English, which do you prefer?

Teenspeak

Unit 7 - Literature

What’s a monster?

I am the captain of my soul

Women or witches?

The Incredible Hulk

Unit 8 - Landmarks

UK’s main landmarks

US’s main landmarks

Topic 3 - ARTS

Unit 9 - Painting, sculpture, and architecture

Over two centuries of changes and challenges in British arts

What’s hot in architecture?

So condemned, yet unique

Creativity and technological advancements

Unit 10 - Sport

What’s your favourite sport?

Posh or dowdy? Which style do you fit in?

Fancy a new (old) sport?

Unit 11 - Music

Do your music tastes reflect who you are?

The magic of live performances

The heart and soul of dance floors

Topic 4 - SOCIETY

Unit 12 - People and faces

British and Irish people: how to make them out

American people: a melting pot or a salad bowl?

We all know them!

Old enough to...

Unit 13 - Moments

Life moments

Festivals and events, American style!

British festivals: time for fun!

Unit 14 - Teens

Adolescence – looking for an identity

Cyberbullying, FOMO, and hikikomori: help!

Go, Generation Alpha!

Unit 15 - Food

British food: it’s not that bad!

Eating in

Eating out

Unit 16 - Stereotypes

Americans: what differences?

The British do it differently

Unit 17 - House

British houses through the centuries

Home sweet home

What9s inside?

Typically British

Topic 5 - MONEY & POWER

Unit 18 - Financial support

Topic 1 COUNTRIES ONLINE RESOURCES " South Africa " Three capital cities, gold, wine, and national parks " London " 21st century London: innovative architecture and exciting attractions 

1 The UK 3 The US ¥ Some confusion: British Isles, ¥ The United States of America Great Britain, and the United Kingdom ¥ A variegated land with bears, ¥ England, the <wrong= Great Britain ¥ A land of gardens, knights, and fish & chips alligators, and Mickey Mouse ¥ Cities for every taste ¥ Patriotism, computers, and chicken ¥ Scotland, home of 800 islands and the Hogwarts Express 4 Commonwealth ¥ Very Scottish, indeed ¥ What9s the Commonwealth? ¥ Wales, nature and dragons ¥ Facts and fun facts about ¥ Northern Ireland: from troubles the Commonwealth ¥ Canada: few people but to films a lot of land and many languages ¥ Be a tourist following& 2 Ireland ¥ Canadian cities, nature ¥ The Republic of Ireland and syrup ¥ Dublin, how to be spoilt for choice ¥ Australia, the Island Continent down under ¥ Irish icons and symbols ¥ Festivities and amusements ¥ Deserts, corals, and kangaroos CHALLENGE ODD ONE OUT 1 Who can find the correct answers to these questions 2 Find the odd one out and explain your choice. in the shortest time? 1 Highlands " Loch Ness " Shetland islands " The English Channel " Edinburgh 2 Monarchy " Parliament " Federal state " Republic " Constitutional Monarchy 3 Fish and chips " Guinness beer " Shamrock " Hamburger " Shortbread 4 Wimbledon " Highland games " Hockey " Football " Rugby 5 Miami " Los Angeles " Montreal " Las Vegas " New York 1 Who is the heir to the British throne as of 2024? 2 What fantastic animal is the symbol of Wales? 3 What is the Gaelic language? 4 Who/What is Poke? 5 When is Commonwealth Day? 6 What is the capital city of the US? 7 Where is maple syrup produced? 8 Where is the island of Tasmania? PROJECT 9 What is the iconic monument of Australia? 3 10 Where did Halloween's celebration start? GROUP WORK Choose a city in the UK, Ireland, or the US and prepare an engaging presentation to show the class.

Testo che esplora le culture dei paesi anglofoni con brani su città, arte, tradizioni, storia, ambiente e altro.

Me, You and Us

An insight into the life, style and culture of English-speaking countries

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