"День Святого Патрика"

Фестиваль "St Patrick’s Day"

Цели:

• Образовательные: введение и активизация лексики по теме "Saint Patrick's day; развитие понимания иноязычной речи на слух; умение обобщать и систематизировать полученные знания.

• Развивающие: развитие навыков работы в командах, развитие любознательности, внимания, памяти, мышления

• Воспитательные: повышение мотивации учеников к изучению английского языка при помощи использования следующих приемов: внеурочная деятельность, музыка, игра, наглядный материал, использование аутентичного материала.

Оборудование:

• Компьютер.

• Декор (фото и плакаты по теме, комплект жетонов с изображением трилистника, комплект жетонов с изображением Лепрекона, комплект жетонов с изображением золотых монет)

• Раздаточный материал для работы в командах

• Призы (зелёные конфетки, жвачки и т.д.)

Участники: учащиеся 6-х классов

Ход мероприятия

Good afternoon, students! We are glad to see you at our festival.

Look on the blackboard and answer what is the topic of our festival? Today we are going to speak about the holiday of Northern Ireland. Try to guess what are we going to do during our festival?

But the first let’s learn new words.

Let’s listen to pupils who will tell us more about this holiday and answer the questions who was Patrick? What are the symbols of this holiday?

Saint Patrick’s Day competition

The leprechaun is an elf who always has a pot of gold coins. But to get his treasure you need to participate in our competition. Those who will be active and answer a lot of questions will get his coins. We are divided in two teams: Team 1 – Leprechauns; Team 2 – Shamrocks. Let’s start our competition. I wish you good luck.

1. Word search.

2. Read about St Patrick’s Day and complete sentences

3. Read sentences and answer true or false

Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated each year on March 17th.  Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland as he was the one who brought Christianity to the Irish.

Originally St. Patrick’s Day was a religious feast (церковный праздник) celebrated only in Ireland. Today 1 million people take part in Ireland‘s St. Patrick’s Festival in Dublin every year.

St. Patrick’s Day is the patron of Ireland. He was born in Wales. At the age of 16, he was sold into slavery to Ireland where he turned to religion. He escaped slavery and returned to Ireland as a missionary of Christianity. Saint Patrick is also known for driving the snakes away from Ireland. St. Patrick died on March 17 in 461.

Green is the official colour of St. Patrick’s Day. That’s why on this day all people wear something green. The Irish People wear red hair and green caps.

The shamrock is a symbol of the holiday. It is widely used in different decoration. In Ireland there is a tradition to fasten a shamrock to clothes. According to the legend, Saint Patrick used the shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity.

Another important symbol of the day is the leprechaun, an elf-like creature from Irish folklore. He has a pot of gold well hidden at the end of the rainbow. If caught by a man, he will promise great wealth if allowed to go free.

Irish dancing is also known as a jig. Irish dancing is notable for its rapid leg movements, body and arms being kept largely stationary. The dance is still the part of social culture in Ireland. There is a lot of dancing on the Saint Patrick’s Day.

Complete sentences:

1. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated………….

2. Saint Patrick is the patron…………….

3. Saint Patrick brought……

4. He escaped slavery and returned to Ireland……………

5. Saint Patrick is also known for driving……………..

6. Saint Patrick used the shamrock………

7. In Ireland there is a tradition…………

8. Another important symbol of the day is………………

9. The leprechaun has a pot of gold well hidden……..

10. Irish dancing is……………

True/False

1. Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the first of April.

2. Saint Patrick brought Christianity to the Irish.

3. At the age of 20, he was sold into slavery.

4. Saint Patrick died on the seventeenth of March in 461.

5. On this day all people wear something red.

6. Saint Patrick used the leprechaun to explain Holy Trinity.

7. If caught by a man, the leprechaun will promise great wealth.

8. There is a lot of dancing on the Saint Patrick’s Day.

Are you tired? Let’s relax. During the celebrations the Irish sing a traditional song. Let’s try to sing it together.

I'm a little leprechaun 
Dressed in green, 
The tiniest man 
That you have seen.
If you ever catch me, so it's told,
I'll give you my big pot of gold.
I’m a little leprechaun
Imagine that
With my little green boots
And my big green hat
At the end of the rainbow
So, it’s told
You will find my pot of gold.

1. Quiz

1. Saint Patrick’s day is a…

a) winter holiday b) spring holiday c) summer holiday

2. What colour is Saint Patrick’s Day?

a) yellow b) green c) red

3. Where is Saint Patrick’s Day celebrated?

a) in Russia b) in Ireland c) in Great Britain

4. The capital of Ireland is

a) London b) Paris c) Dublin

5. A small fairy in Ireland is

a) goblin b) ogre c) leprechaun

6. Where can you find a "pot of gold"?

a) in the forest b) in the sea c) at the end of the rainbow

7. What creature did Saint Patrick drive away from Ireland?

a) dogs b) lizards c) snakes

8. The symbol of Ireland is…

a) shamrock b) beer c) snakes

9. The most famous Irish dance is called…

a) a tango b) a jig c) a waltz

5. Captains competition

6. Find the secret message

May you have a great day, filled with friends and fun.

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May you find the leprechauns' treasure today.

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Hope you find your pot of gold... Happy St Patrick's Day

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Don't forget to dress in green... Happy St Patrick's Day.

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Teacher: Well, that was a great job! Thank you everyone! Now it’s high time to declare the winners. How many coins do you have?

Teacher: Thank you for your work. Now you know a lot about St. Patrick’s Day and you are almost real Irish!

Teacher: Our Irish festival has finished. Did you like it? I hope you did. Our time is over. Good-bye. Be happy.

Ресурсы.

1. The world goes green – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7zpjhC2TSo

2. Irish River Dance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgGAzBDE454 

3. Dublin and the World celebrate St Patrick's Day - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=py3cvo1vqSE 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lGe2wrfW6c

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShEhaTQzj1M