Конспект урока английского языка по теме «The great capitals» в 5 классе

Проектная работа по теме «The great capitals»

Theme: “The great capitals”.

Forms: 5

Aims. 1. Developing dialogical skills, speaking skills, reading skills, writing skills on the topic “The great capitals”.

2. Developing knowledge about the culture of the native country, about the Moscow's and London's places of interests.

3. Developing the ability of being argumentative, pupils' creative skills, and analytical way of thinking.

4. Bringing-up tolerant relations between pupils, their ability to work in group.

Facilities: a text-book, CD with slides.

I. Greetings

Teacher: Good morning, pupils. I am very glad to see you. Today we will have a demonstration lesson. In several minutes we will go on a sightseeing tour around the capitals: Moscow and London. So, the theme of our lesson is “The great Capitals”.

II. Phonetic Drill

Teacher: Pupils, look at the board, please. So, you can see the words, which is in the wrong order. Your task will be to put them into the correct order and you will find a motto of our lesson”.

“If tired the life tired man, of is London he is of”

- Who is ready?

- So, the right answer is: “If the man is tired of London, he is tired of life”

- Now, pupils, repeat after me. One, two…

- Pupils, let's translate it.

- Now, read in chorus, please.

- Please, read in pairs.

- Who wants to read this expression?

- Perfect.

III. Developing reading skills

Teacher: Pupils, today we will read the new text which is called “The places to visit”, but first of all let's work with difficult words. Please, look at the blackboard:

fortress ['fo:tris] крепость

palace ['pәelis] дворец

prison [prizn] тюрьма

raven [reivn] ворон

castle ['ka:sl] замок

political [pә'litik] политический

business ['biznis] бизнес, дело, занятие

Pupils, now listen to me and repeat after me”

- So, let's read in chorus.

- Please, read in chain.

- Who wants to read all the words?

- Now let's play the game “Crosses and Notes”.

- The 1^st row is crosses and the 2^nd row is notes.

- Very good! The … row is the champion.

- Now let's begin reading the text “The places to visit”

- Read in chain by one passage and translate.

- Now what places of interest did you get to know about?

- You are right. Thank you for your answers.

IV. Developing speaking skills

Teacher: Pupils, I suggest you to answer my questions about the great capitals – Moscow and London.

1. What is the capital of Russia?

(Moscow is the capital of Russia)

1. What is the capital of Great Britain?

(London is the capital of Great Britain)

1. When was Moscow founded?

(Moscow was founded in 1147)

1. When was London founded?

(London was founded in the first century A.D.)

1. What is the highest building in Moscow?

(Ostankino tower is the highest building in Moscow)

1. What places of interest do you know in Moscow / in London?

(There are some places of interest in Moscow, such as: the Bolshoi Theatre, the Tretyakov Art Gallery, the Kremlin, Red Square, the Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts and others. Also there are some places of interest in London, such as: Nelson's Column, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, the Tower, the British Museum, the National Gallery and others.

Teacher: Brilliant, pupils. You know a lot of information about Moscow and London.

V. Developing dialogical skills

T: Pupils, your next task is to make up dialogues concerning some facts about these cities. Among you there are correspondents and they need to take an interview. Now I give you some minutes to do it and then we will check up your homework.

For example:

- Good morning. I am Fred. I am a correspondent from Britain and I'd like to take an interview. Can you help me to learn some information about London?

- Yes, I can.

- Thank you very much. Now I will ask you. When was Moscow founded?

- Moscow was founded in 1147.

- Is there a monument to Yuri Dolgoruky in Moscow? Where is it?

- Yes, there is. It is in the centre of Moscow.

- When did Moscow become the capital?

- Moscow became the capital in the 16^th century.

- What is your favorite place in Moscow?

- Red Square is my favorite place in Moscow.

- Thank you for your help. Good-bye.

- Not at all. Good-bye.

T: Very good, pupils.

VI. Project work

- Your home task for today was to work in groups and make a project “Welcome to the great capitals” You were to write compositions or poems about one of the capitals. I hope you were friendly and helpful while you were working on your project. I think the results will be excellent. Let's start.

The first group – London, the second – Moscow

Some Children's poems:

Places оf Interest in Great Britain

1

Where are you going, John?

I am going to Big Ben.

And why are you doing so?

I’ll see all London then.

2

Sherlock Holmes doesn’t live in looks.

He’s always lived in London – city.

He walks, he works, and he looks

For guests who come to see him.

Places of interest in Russia

1

The heart of Moscow is the Red Square.

History, glory of Russia lives there.

If you go to the Kremlin

Know- the shadows of kings are here and there.

They don’t cry. They don’t laugh at

They in the air meet you, my friend!

2

Had the Tretyakov gallery been built by him?

Had Tretyakov painted pictures on different theme?

Is it collection? I don’t believe!

It was done by witch, who there lived.

London

London is a capital of Great Britain,

It isn’t very large. It isn’t very little.

This wonderful city attracts me very much,

Its fascinating history is interesting such!

There a are lot of places of interesting here,

It seems the ancient history attracts not only me.

I learn this city’s customs, traditions, holidays

And get new information by different ways.

Moscow

My Moscow’s stately proud

By historic place.

But for regret and pity,

There are destroyed old monuments,

It’s also place of meeting.

My Moscow is beautiful and bright,

It is wonderful on day and night!

Some Children's compositions

London

There are many beautiful cities in the world, and London is one of them. And I would like to tell you about this city. There are a lot of beautiful sights of interest here. The heart of London is Trafalgar Square with column in the middle of it. The square was called so in memory of the victory of the British Fleet over the combined Fleets of Spain and France at the place of Trafalgar.

London is an ancient city; the old and the hero live here side by side. Its districts still preserve names, though their architecture has changed with times. The districts of London are: the City, the East End, the West End and Westminster.

The heart of London is Westminster. The Houses of Parliament, Whitehall, Dawning Street, the residence of the Prime Minister and all government offices are here.

Moscow

I live in Russia. Russia is my native country. Moscow, the capital of Russia, is one of the large it cities in the world. Moscow stands on the banks of the Moscow River. About eight million people live in the city.

Moscow is famous for its historical and architectural monuments that were built by outstanding architects. The Red Square is the central and the most beautiful square in Moscow. It is the place of parades, meetings and demonstrations. It is a master piece of Russian architecture. The heart of Moscow is the Kremlin. There is a wonderful architectural ensemble with three cathedrals, the Bell tower is famous.

Teacher: I enjoyed your poems and compositions.

- Now I suggest you my own project. Your task is to guess the places of interest of Russia and Britain.

- Look at the board and start working. (I show the presentation of Russia and Britain)

- Perfect, pupils.

VII. Conclusion

- Pupils, did you like your projects?

- I enjoyed your work and now get your marks. I would like to say “The more you live – the more you see – the more you see – the more you know”

- Did you like our lesson?

- Thank you for your active work.

- Thank you for your lesson. You may be free and have a rest. Good-bye.