Система образования США.

План-конспект урока в 9 классе к учебнику В.П. Кузовлева. (Unit 4, Lesson 3.)

Topic: “Are the British and US systems of education similar?”

Objectives:

-to practice reading and vocabulary skills;

-to guess words by the contexts;

-to practice reading for specific information;

-to practice listening for specific information;

-to practice interpreting information;

-to practice modal verbs.

I. Phonetic drills.

1. Live and learn

2. Scientist- the way to skill.

3. The lesson the best wealth.

4. Education brings a child the world .

II. Warm-up activities

What pre-school institutions do children under 5 go to?

What do you know about nursery schools?

What schools do children attend in Great Britain?

Do parents have to pay for their children education?

What types of secondary schools in GB do you know?

Is secondary education compulsory?

What are the basic features of education in Great Britain?

What are the main stages of education in GB?

Is education in Britain free?

III. Listening for specific information.

1) Listen to the information about the US system of education and circle the sentences in ex.1. p.102 1) that can be used to characterize the system of education in the USA.

1. Most children attend…..where education is free.

2. Some children attend either…..or…..where parents pay for their education.

3. Schools where children not only study but also live are called ….. .

4. Education is compulsory between ages….. .

5. At the age of 5 children start….. .

6. Comprehensive schools provide …. .

7. At the end of each stage pupils take…..

8. Children can get higher education at….. .

9. To enter a university you have to take…..

2) Listen to the information about the system of the US education and for questions 1-6 choose the correct answer.

1. The USA free schools are called

a) State schools.

b) Public schools.

c) Private schools.

2. The education is compulsory between

The ages

a) 5 and 16.

b) 7 and 18.

c) 6 and 18.

3. At elementary school a student spends

a) Either 5 or 8 years.
b) Usually 3 years.

c) 6 years.

4. High schools provide

a) higher education.

b) elementary education.

c) secondary education.

5. In the USA students

a) do not take any exams.

b) do not take national exams.

c) always take the SAT.

6. The USA universities and colleges accept

a) Those students who have good SAT results.

b) All the students.

c) Those students who have passed entrance exams.

IV. Complete the table about the USA system of education.(AB ex.1)

V. Thus, students who attend public or private schools usually begin their formal education when they are six years old and continue for at least twelve years. Grades 1-5 make up the elementary school. Middle school consists of grades 6-8.High school is grades 9-12.

VI. Translate some quotations:

“I view education as the most subject which we as people

are engaged in.” Abraham Lincoln.

“Education brings a child the world.” Anomous.

“Teachers pass the torch of learning on to others.”Plato.

“I teach to love, I love to teach …. My joy is measured by the children I reach.” Jan Kennedy.

VII. Jig saw reading. Read in groups and exchange the information. These rules are from the handbook in one the schools in Atlanta, the USA.

School Policies and Requirements

All students must know, understand and follow the policies, procedures and regulations of school as well as responsibilities.

No person, on the basis of sex, shall be excluded from participations, or be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.

Enrollment

Only those students who live in the attendance area may attend school.

Telephone Policy

The office phones are for business use and are used by students only in the event of emergency. Teachers may allow students to use classroom telephones for emergencies as determined by the individual teachers. The use of the cell phones is prohibited between the hours of 8:10 a.m. and 3:10.p.m.

Class Attendance

Students are more successful when they attend school regularly. All students must report to the assigned classes. Any student in the hall during the classes must have a pass from the teacher or an administrator. A student who cuts class will receive a zero for all work missed and is a subject to disciplinary action from the administrator.

Textbooks

Textbooks will be issued in class the first week of school. These books are on loan and each student is responsible for the proper care and use of his/her books. In case of loss or abuse, the student must pay for the books.

Hall Passes

Any student out of class must have regulation hall pass.

Medication

No medication, including aspirin, is to be administrated to students by school personnel. Students who are required to take legally prescribed medication must report to an administrator. All medication, exclusive of asthma inhalers, must be brought upon arrival to school.

School Supervision

Students are allowed in the building after 3:10p.m.unless supervised by a teacher or other authorized adult. Before 8:10., all students must report to the cafeteria or gym.

Games/Toys//Equipment

Computer games, skateboards and playing cards are not allowed on campus. CD players, IPODs, earphones are not to be seen or heard from 8:10 a.m. to 3:10p.m.Studentswho violate this rule will have the item(s) confiscated. Repeated violations of this rule will result further disciplinary action.

Lost and Found

Found articles should be turned in to the attendance office. These items should be donated to charity if not claimed by the end of each month.

Absences

Students must be punctual and attend every class. Any student who is on campus, but not in class will be considered ‘skipping’.

These guidelines will be followed throughout the school year.

VIII. Exchange the information you have read and compare it with rules in Russian schools.

IX. What modal verbs are used in the rules? Why are they used in these guidelines?

X. Homework. Activity book ex.2. Reader ex.3.