КСП урока " The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northen Ireland"

The theme of the lesson

“Great Britain” 7 «b»

Aims

to develop pupils’ skills of speaking, to improve pupils’ abilities in reading and understanding an unfamiliar text; to review grammar material: usage of the definite article the with geographical names;

to teach pupils to understand English speech when hearing;

Expected results

Students have a vision about the educational system in Britain, they know and use the vocabulary according to the theme.

The type of the lesson

Consolidation of knowledge

Tasks

Work in pairs, reading and writing, test, watching the video, completing the table.

The equipment of the lesson

Interactive board, video “Great Britain”, cards for individual work, answer sheets.

The course of the lesson

Stages of the lesson

The teacher’s actions

Pupils’ actions

Introduction

5 min.

Revision.

I.Organization moment.
1.Greeting

Good morning, dear friends. Glad to see you. You’ve come here to practice listening & speaking English. Let’s do it! I ask you to be active, bright & emotional. Don’t be afraid of your mistakes because to err is human.

The theme of our lesson is “ Great Britain”

We shall discuss the ways of learning in Britain, compare British and Kazakhs system of education and speak about the problems of learning.

2.Psychological mood.

With all my heart I wish you:

• I wish you joy!

• I wish you happiness!

•  wish you the best of everything!

II. Warm up.

-Answer my questions.

1.What is our Motherland?

2.What is the capital of our country?

3. Where is Kazakhstan situated?

4.What countries does it border on?

5. What is the size of KZ.? (the area is 2.753 square km)

6. What can you say about the population of our country? (about 16)

7. Who is the head of the state? (the president)

8. When did Kazakhstan become an independent state? (in 1991)

Students greet the teacher

Students say wishes to each other

Reflection

Presentation

7-10 min.

III. Reflection” Ladder of success”.

-What do you know about GB?

IV. Presentation

The full name of the country the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The United Kingdom is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of four large islands, Great Britain, Ireland, England and Wales and great number of small islands. Their total area is over 314 000 sq. km. The British Isles are separated from the European continent by the North Sea and the English Channel. Northern Ireland occupies one third of the island of Ireland. It borders on the Irish Republic in the south.

Pupils assess yourself using stickers.

The main part of the lesson

20-25 min.

V.Practice.

Watching the video.

Do you know anything about Great Britain?

Now we are going to watch the video about the UK. (internet resource)

Your task is: to watch the video attentively and to try to understand it.

2)Answering the questions

Answer the questions:

• What is the official name of Britain?

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

• What parts does the United Kingdom consist of?

England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland

• What is the capital of Scotland?

Edinbourgh

• What channel lies between Britain and the continent of Europe?

English Channel

• What is the highest mountain peak in Britain

Ben Nevis

• What is the longest river in Britain

The Severn

• What river is the British capital situated on?

the Thames

• What is the head of the state of Great Britain?

the Queen

1).Pre-reading task: presentation of geographical names on the topic

the English Channel – принятое в Великобритании название пролива Ла-Манш

the Strait of Dover – принятое в Великобритании название пролива Па-де-Кале

the Irish Sea – Ирландское море

the Atlantic Ocean – Атлантический океан

the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland – Соединенное Королевство Великобритании и Северной Ирландии

2.)Reading.

Now we are going to read the text about the UK. Your task is: to read to the text attentively and to try understand it.

Have you understood the text?

3)Work in pairs.

Now read sentences from your cards and say if they are true or false 

TRUE or FALSE?

1.The largest part of the UK is Northern Ireland .

2. The capital of Wales is Cardiff.

3. The Thistle national emblem of Scotland.

4. The Severn is the deepest river of the UK.

5. The United Kingdom consists of four parts: England, Scot­land, Northern Ireland, Wales.

6. The most famous lake in Scotland is Loch

7. The UK is washed by the Pacific Ocean in the north - west.

P1-P2

P1.

How many parts are there in Great Britain? (There are 4 parts)

What is the symbol of England?(the red rose)

What is the longest river in Britain(The Severn )

What is the head of the state of Great Britain?( the Queen )

What is the symbol of Scotland?

(The Thistle national emblem of Scotland)

P2.

What is the capital of Scotland? (Edinbourgh )

What is the highest mountain peak in Britain(Ben Nevis )

What river is the British capital situated on(the Thames )

What is the capital of Wales? (The capital of Wales is Cardiff.)

What is the symbol of Wales? (The Leek and the Daffodil)

VI. Practice in grammar.

Put the where necessary:

1. The capital of ... England is ... London.

2. ... UK is one of the most industrialized countries.

3. The Scottish capital is ... Edinburgh.

4. The West coast of ... Great Britain is washed by ... Atlantic Ocean and ... Irish Sea.

5.The longest river in ... Britain is ... Severn.

6 …. Severn is the longest river of … UK.

7. The main islands are …. Great Britain and … Ireland.

VII. Test (video).

Pupils watch the video

Students work in pairs.

Students answer the questions.

Students read and correct sentences.

Pupils write in their answer sheets.

Asses answers formative

Students write down answers in their answer sheets.

 Evaluation.

Home-work.
Your home task is to write a short article about GB.

Reflection.

Now write your own opinion about this lesson in this sheet of paper and assess each other. 
What did you like and what didn’t you like at the lesson today? What was it easy/difficult for you?

Write your own opinion about the lesson.

Our lesson is over. Good- bye. You may be free.

Students get marks.

Students write down the home task in their diaries.