Lesson 1

Have a look at the picture and answer the questions. 

1. Describe the picture and notice the differences as well as the facial expressions. Imagine what the title of the picture could be. A portrait of class?
2. Show how the cartoonist uses clothing, appearances and the layout to illustrate class differences. 
3. Analyse the tone of the image and explain its message.
4. Write speech bubbles for 3 characters. 

Read the Unit Goals and study the vocabulary mind map.

Match the words to their definitions or their synonyms. Add them to the mind map. 

Work in pair. For each century, find the correct social class and its definition. Then, create a poster chart following the model below. 

Get the posters made by your classmates for another century. Correct it using the correction given by your teacher and find the similarities and differences between the centuries. 

• How are social classes defined?
• What are the main evolutions from the 17th to the 21st century?

To help you answer the questions, read the grammar point. 

Watch the video below and add information concerning the percentage for some of the social classes of the 21st centuries. 

Lesson 2

Do the worksheets and find the social classes mentioned in each document and how they interact/connect with each other. Once it's done, do a mind map summing up your findings. You can use the example below or make your own as long as it contains all the elements asked. 

Lesson 3

Watch the video below. Notice the class distinctions and write down examples. 

Read the phonology lesson below and do the exercices. How does it relate to the video you just watched?

Have a look at the picture below and compare the two characters. 

• Who looks wealthier? Why?
• Can appearance tell us everything about a person?
• From there, what are the stereotypes for each of these social classes?

Put the correct words, in the right column. Only consider the first two columns and the first five lines. 

Watch the video below and complete the full table. 

The following questions might help you:

• Does Harry speak politely?
• Does he use complete sentences?
• Does the gang use slang?
• Who interrupts more?
• Who stays calm?
• What colours are they wearing?
• Are the clothes expensive or practical?
• Which character looks more professional?
• Is their fighting style calm, emotional, planned, spontaneous, efficient or violent? 

Determine which of Harry's line is the most famous. Comment on it. 

MANNERS MAKETH MAN

In groups of 3: you will receive a deck of cards. Read the question and discuss your answers together. Then, choose your answer and complete the worksheet.

• How does the film represent upper-class people?
• How does the film represent working-class people?
• Does the film reinforce stereotypes? (Use the trailer to help you)
• Do you think that:
  - upper-class people are more educated?
  - working-class people are more violent?
  - appearances can be misleading?
  - intelligence is more important than physical strength?
• Which character has the real power?

Read the answer of two neighbouring groups and discuss them together. 

To finish, pick a card and rewrite Eggsy's and the gang's line in correct and proper English. 

Lesson 4 - Final Task

To help you, read the grammar point below and do the exercices. 

Write an essay on the topic:

HOW DOES THE PUB SCENE IN KINGSMAN CHALLENGE TRADITIONAL IDEAS ABOUT SOCIAL CLASS?

Read the methods below to get started.

Here is the plan:

Introduction (introductory sentences, other examples, question, plan announcement)

I. Traditional ideas and stereotypes.

II. Kingsman's characters as challengers of the traditional ideas.

III. Fiction v. Reality.

Conclusion (summary of your main ideas, your opinion, overture)

Write a detailed outline plan of the three parts + full introduction OR full conclusion. 

You have to include elements concerning:
- language
- clothing 
- appearance
- fighting style