The Nostalgic Music Show Activity Printable for Season 1, Episode 3 on the Rails Socializing Discussion Questions 1

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The Nostalgic Music Show Activity Printable for Season 1, Episode 3 On the Rails Socializing Discussion Questions 1. Have you ever ridden on a train? ______If so, where did it go? ______Did you enjoy traveling by train?______Was it better or worse than traveling by car? _____ What was your favorite part about traveling on a train? ______2. The song Chattanooga Choo Choo was written in 1941. Did you know it was the first song to receive a gold record for sales of 1.2 million copies? This big band/swing tune was recorded by Glen Miller and his orchestra. Can you name any other songs recorded by them? ______Which is your favorite Glen Miller song? ______3. Some people like the sound or rumble of a train at night, others hate it. Did you ever live near a train track? _____ Did you like it?______4. The railroads have employed many people in many capacities over the years. Do you know anyone who worked for the railroad? ______5. The world's biggest little railway was model train track that crossed a record 74 MILES through the Scottish Highlands in 2017. It can be fun hobby. Do you know anyone who has a model railroad or collects trains?______Did you ever have a train set?______What kind did you have?______6. Did you know the word Train comes from a French verb which means to “draw” or “drag?” There many French words or phrases used in the American language. How many can you think of? ______7. Before the song Wabash Cannonball was written, “hobos” (as they called themselves) spoke of and told stories of a mythical train with the same name that could travel anywhere. What is your favorite mythical story and what do you like most about it? ______

Encourage interaction with the discussion questions.

Popular Songs recorded by Glen Miller: 1. In The Mood 2. Moonlight Serenade 3. Tuxedo Junction 4. Chattanooga Choo-Choo 5. A String of Pearls 6. That Old Black Magic 7. Moon Love 8. Little Brown Jug 9. Sunrise Serenade 10. Pennsylvania 6-5000 11. (I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo 12. American Patrol 13. Don't Sit Under The Apple Tree 14. King Porter Stomp 15. Star Dust

Some common French Words and Expressions Your Residents may know. Read through the list an see who can give the meaning.

A la carte: This means ordering individual dishes from a menu in a restaurant.

Au contraire: On the other hand. Now when I heard that one for the first time I just laugh.

Bon appétit:This is what is said before starting a meal to the people sitting at the table. Literally “good appetite”.

Bon voyage: Have a good trip.

Bouquet: A flower bunch

Brunette:The slang word to describe a woman with brown hair. The real word for a brown hair woman is brune.

Café: Shops where you can drink at a table of at the counter with or without a small meal.

Carte blanche: Literally « white card » meaning to go ahead, permission given, authorization.

C’est la vie: Such as life. English speaking people love to use that one.

Chauffeur: The person driving you around.

Cinéma: The place where you can go watch movies, as well as the movie industry. Used on American TV a lot.

Cliché: Stereotype.

Concierge: Receptionist in a hotel or residence.

Croissant: French flacky pastry with a crescent shape.

Cul-de-sac: Literally, the bottom of a bad. A road or street with no way out.

Décor: The decoration, design.

Encore: More. There’s a TV channel called Encore. Entrée: Entrance or/and the first course of a meal.

Entrepreneur: A person who starts and operate enterprises and businesses.

Escargots: Snails.

Excusez-moi: Excuse me.

Faux pas: Mistake, violation of the rules.

Fiancé/ Fiancé: The man or woman you are engaged to

Genre: The kind of…

Mardi Gras: Fat Tuesday

Nouveau: New

Papier-mâché: Craft paper. Literally « chewed paper ».

Petit:Small and/or short.

Potpourri: Mixture of flower petals in a pot.

Rapport: To be in sync with someone. Getting along well with someone.

Renaissance: Cultural French movement between the 14th and 17th century.

Sabotage: Came from a very old story of unhappy workers who destroyed machinery by tossing their sabots (wooden shoes) in it. The termed stuck when someone is trying to maliciously destroy or damage something.

Savant: Genius, someone with supirior knowledge

Touché: To touch in both literal and figurative senses.

Vinaigrette: French salad dressing made with mustard and vinegar.

Voila: Here, or here you are.