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I) ANTICIPATION > Activités de pré−visionnage: "It is hard to believe that it has been almost a quarter of a century since the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, died at the age of 42. On August 16, a celebration of his life and music is scheduled at Elvis’ mansion, Graceland, in Memphis, Tennessee. But Tupelo, Mississippi is another southern American city remembering the late singer. Margaret Kennedy tells us about the places and people close to Elvis. " 1) What do you know about Elvis Presley? Do you know any songs by Elvis Presley? 2) How old was he when he died? 3) Why was August, 16th 2002 important? 4) Who is Margaret Kennedy? What towns did she visit?

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Who are they? Associer les photos aux noms: James Ausborn: Elvis' boyhood friend − Reverend Frank Smith: Minister at Elvis' church − Suzanne Boone: Works with the redevelopment group planning a new center in Tupelo − George Booth: Works at Tupelo Hardware Store − − Jack Curtis: One of the two Elvis impersonators in Tupelo − Wayne Hereford: Sings in a group called "The Lane Chapel Quarter"

II) COMPREHENSION ECRITE >> SCRIPT: Elvis is having a longer career in death than he had in life. He still draws a crowd. Each year 600,000 people come to his house, Graceland. Some are loyal fans, others are just curious. They come to see the furniture, the things Elvis owned, everything that is Elvis. This is where he lived and died. Graceland is the cornerstone of tourism in Memphis. But there’s another house, in another place: Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis was born in the front room in 1935 and grew up the only child of Vernon and Gladys Presley. The family had constant money