Pay attention to the message of this video. It was prohibited in the U.S.A..
1. Why do you think Americans had this attitude?
2. Do you think the video fits the lyrics?
Earth Song
Our Planet
A. Listen to the song by Jamiroquai, included on the album «Emergency on Planet Earth».
1. What is the song about?
2. Justify its title.
B. Now, read the lyrics on page 163 of your textbook and answer the questions 3, 4 and 5.
ADVERTISING
Advertisers use different forms of ads depending on the message they want to pass.
1. Alternate ads or Adbusters
- Humorous ads that make fun of popular clichés.
- Ads that go against the norm.
https://www.adbusters.org/gallery/spoofads
2. Advocacy ads or Formative ads
- Ads about responsible behaviour (environmental conservation, drinking and driving, blood donations...)
- Ads that make us think
- Ads that focus on self-esteem (affirmative messages)
3. Subtle ads
- Athletes wearing clothing with prominently displayed logos
- Ads linking celebtrities to fashion or songs with product names on them
THE IMPORTANCE OF DREAMS
1. Read the following poem by Langston Hughes.
Hold fast to dreams
For if dreams die
Life is a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.
Hold fasdt to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is a barren field
Frozen with snow.
2. Identify the ideas expressed in the poem about the importance of dreams and write a small essay about the possible immigrants' expectations when they leave their homeland to a foreign country.
IF ONLY I KNEW / I WISH I KNEW
After listening to the song of Alanis Morissette it's time you write your own song.
1 - Follow the layout of the song you listened to.
2- Check the grammar topic on pages 71/72 of your textbook.