IV. Working on the text «Some facts of Canadian History»
- reading the text
- complete the sentences
V. Development of critical thinking
- answer the questions
VI. Consolidating the theme
- choose the correct variant (test)
- reflection
VII. - Giving home-task
- Giving marks
The procedure of the lesson
T: Good morning, dear quests, pupils! We are glad to see you. Welcome to our lesson-trip. Today we are going to make our trip to one of the most wonderful and unique countries in the world, the country with a rich history, the country of beautiful landscapes and lake districts. The name of this country is Canada. We are travelling to this amazing country in order to know more about this country. During our travelling we shall stop on different stations.
Pupils, do you want to explore Canada?
Yes, we do.
a) – Let`s begin. Let`s start our lesson with the national anthem of Canada.
O, Canada! Our home and native land!
True patriotic love in all thy sons command
With glowing hearts we see the rise,
The True North strong and free!
From far and wide, O Canada.
We stand on guard for thee
God keep our land glorious and free
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee
O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.
b) Out first station: Geographical position of Canada
The 2nd station: Main cities.
The 3rd station: Niagara falls.
The 4th station: The political system of Canada.
The 5th station: The educational system of Canada.
c) Let`s read the text «Some facts of Canadian History».
Canada’s history is an exciting story of development of a vast wilderness into a great nation. Most experts believe that the first people who lived on this land came from Asia about 15 000 years ago. They came over a land bridge that once connected Asia and North America. Their descendants are known today as Indians. The ancestors of the Eskimos came to Alaska after them probably about 5000 years ago.
The early period of Canadian History passed in the struggle between the two powers France and England. The French played the main role in the early colonization of Canada. In 1605 Samuel de Champlain founded the settlement of Port Royal, around which the French colony of Arcadia grew up, which later was repeatedly attacked by the English. In 1608 Champlain founded the township of Quebec, which later become the centre of a large French colony, named New France.
The two largest tribes of Canadian Indians, the Algonquins and the Iroquois, were deadly enemies and constantly at war with each other. They too became involved in the struggle, the Algonquins on the French side and the Iroquois on the British side.
France set up a colony in eastern Canada in the early 1600 s. Great Britain gained control of the country in 1763.
Canada gained its independence from Britain in 1931. During the middle of 20th century, hard-working Canadians turned their country into an economic giant. Today Canada is a leading producer of wheat, oats and barley Canada also ranks among the world’s top manufacturing countries and it is a major producer of electric power.
Please if you understand the text, complete these sentences.
Most experts believe ___________
The ancestors of the Eskimos _____________
The early period of Canadian history _________
In 1605 S. de Champlain founded __________
The two largest tribes of Canadian Indians ___________
Great Britain gained control ____________
During the middle of 20th century __________
Canada also ranks __________________
d)
- Let’s see what you have known about Canada.
- Answer the next questions.
Where is Canada situated?
What is the origin of the name of «Canada»?
What is Canada washed by?
What country does Canada border on the south?
What are the official languages?
Who is the first settlers?
What are the main cities?
What are the largest lake and the longest river in Canada?
Where are the Niagara falls situated?
Who is the head of the country and what is his name?
Thank you, you are good.
– Now, look at the board and choose the correct variants.
Canada is the _______ country in the world.
a) largest
b) fifth largest
c) second largest
The city with the largest population in Canada is _________.
a) Montreal
b) Toronto
c) Ottawa
There are ________ provinces and 3 territories in Canada.
a) 10
b) 12
c) 50
The largest Canadian provinces is ________.
a) Quebec
b) Ontario
c) Alberta
Canadian animal symbol is ____________.
bear
fox
beaver
Canada is ___________ state.
an independent federal parliamentary
a monarchy
a parliamentary republic
Canada became independent from Britain in ___________.
1759
1867
1931
In 1605 __________ began the settlement which was named Quebec.
James Cook
Samuel de Champlain
Abel Tasman
The _____________ is the national emblem of Canada.
birch
rose
maple leaf
How many waterfalls do Niagara Falls consist of?
3
2
5
Well done. Do you like today’s lesson? What do you like? What do you learn?
What was interesting or boring for you?
Thank you! Your home task is to find some facts about the first explorers of Canada.