"Table Manners"

Урок английского языка по теме "Table Manners"

Цель урока:

- обобщить знания учащихся по теме «Как вести себя за столом;
- совершенствовать навыки и умения.

Задачи урока:

1. Образовательные:

- совершенствование навыков чтения и говорения;
- расширение языковой и коммуникативной компетенции учащихся.

2. Развивающие:

- развитие способности к распределению внимания, к сравнению и   обобщению;
- формирование способности к формулированию выводов из прочитанного, к планированию своего высказывания;
- развитие познавательного интереса учащихся.

3. Воспитательные:

-  развитие эстетических вкусов;
- формирование потребности, способности к осознанию образа жизни, поведения людей другой культуры и своей родной культуры.

Оснащение урока: Тематические картинки, магнитофон, видео, посуда, столовые приборы.

Ход урока

I.   Greetings. Introduction to the plot.

T: Good afternoon, dear girls and boys.
Good afternoon our guests. I am very glad to see you.
How are you, children?
CI: Fine, thank you

T: Ok. Then  we'll begin our lesson. The theme of the lesson is Table Manners.

II. Warming up.

1. T: Table Manners are very important if you eat in a restaurant or at  home. I want you to see a fragment from the film and say if the film star really has a problem.

(Учащиеся смотрят фрагмент из фильма "Красотка", сцена в ресторане)

T: You have just seen a fragment from the film. Does the film star really have a problem?

P: Yes, she does.

T: What problem does she have?

P: She doesn't know table manners.

T: You are right. And that's why she is in a funny situation. I'm sure all people should know table manners.

2. T - P1, P2, P3

T: And you? Do you know any table manners?

P1: You should sit straight at the table.

P2: Elbows close to your sides.

P3: The fork goes on the left.  ...  ...

III. Reading

T.: There is a sheet of paper with the text on it on each desk  Please read the text  ‘’When invited to an American home…”.

When invited to an American home…

Here are a few tips to help you know how to behave at an American dinner. First of all, you should always arrive on time. Even 15 minutes late is impolite! If you are going to be late, call your host or hostess ahead of time. It is always nice to bring your host or hostess something such as flowers, but it is not necessary.

When in the dining room, don’t take a seat until host or hostess shows you where to seat. Unfold the napkin that is beside your plate, and put it on your lap. Bowls of food are usually passed from person to person around the table. People serve themselves.
Before eating, someone may say grace, or prayers. During grace you should bow your head and remain silent. You can start eating when the host or hostess does. In America it is considered rude to begin eating before everyone has been served.
Take part in conversation, but don’t talk with your mouth full. If someone asks you a question while your mouth is full, finish chewing before you answer the question.

Do not reach in front of someone for a dish, the salt, or the pepper. Simply say, “ Please pass the salt.”
Always compliment the cook by saying, “The meal is delicious/ wonderful !” When dinner is over, help clear the dishes off the table. When you are leaving, thank your host or hostess by saying, “Thank you for a nice evening. I enjoyed it very much.”
Americans often send a thank-you note afterwards.

Exercises.

I  How much did you understand?

1. Are these statements true or false?
1) Punctuality is not important in the United States.
2) You can sit anywhere you’d like at the dinner table.
3) You can start eating when your host or hostess does.
4) You should be quiet during grace.
5) You should help clear the dishes off the table.
6) If you want salt or pepper, you should reach quietly for it, even it is in front of someone else.
7) You should unfold your napkin and put it in your lap.
8) It’s nice to compliment the cook.
9) It’s okay to talk with your mouth full.
10) When you are leaving, you should thank the host and hostess.

2. Can you answer these questions?

1) Why is punctuality very important in the USA?
2) When can you take a seat at the table?
3) How should you behave during grace?
4) When can you start eating?
5) How should you behave during the conversation?
6) What should you say when you are leaving?
7) What do Americans send afterwards?

II. What do you know about Table Manners in the USA?

III. Talk about Table Manners in America and compare them with Table Manners in Russia.

IV. Role-play

T.: You will need: some food, plates, knives, forks, spoons, napkins. Try to have dinner together. The pupil who has the best table manners will get a prize.

V.  Summing up.

T: Answer my questions, please.

1) What are the three rules for placing knives, forks and spoon (silverware) by each plate?

P: Check to make sure the silverware is clean.
Hold silverware by the handles so you do not touch the eating surface.
Put each piece of silverware on the correct place by the plate. Fork-to the left of the plate. Knife – to the right of the plate (sharp edge towards the plate). Spoon – to the right of the knife. Napkin – to the left of the fork.
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2) What should you do if someone asks you a question while you have food in your mouth?

P:  Remember never to talk when a mouth is full of food. Finish chewing food and then answer.

3) When should you begin to eat your meal?

P: After all the plates are served, unless the host or hostess ask you to start eating.

4) When you finish eating, what should you do with the silverware?

P: Place your knife, fork and spoon across the dinner plate. It lets others know you have finished eating.

5) What should you do with the spoon after stirring tea or coffee?

P: Place the spoon across the edge of the saucer or on a napkin.

VI. Relaxing.

T. It’s time to sing a song ‘’Manners’’.

VII.  Home task: Make a report about table manners in your family.

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VIII. Marks.

T: I thank you for your excellent work and give only good marks. The lesson is over. Good-bye.