Date:
Grade: 8 а-б
The theme WE ARE THE CITIZENS OF KAZAKHSTAN
The aims:
1) To enrich their knowledge concerning the theme, on the new words, to practice its pronunciation and teach them to use the words in their speech.
2) To enrich pupils interest to the new material to develop.
Their speaking and thinking abilities to consolidate the
Material with asking and answering the questions, to
Develop their memory on the learning English words.
3) To raiser their interest to the English language widing.
Organization moment:
Good morning girl’s and boy’s!How are you?I’m glad to see you!Who is on duty today?
What month is it now?What season is it now?What date is it today?Who is absent?Thank you!Sit down please!
Today we are going to learn new theme, to learn new words, to do some exercise, to checking up your home work, answer the question, read and translate, work in groups.
To checking up home work:
What was your home work?Are you ready?.
Do you understand me?Well, let’s begin!
Nice of you!Thank you!Sit down please!
Presentation new theme:
Teacher introduces the pupils with the theme and aims of the lesson.
WE ARE THE CITIZENS OF KAZAKHSTAN
Warm-up activity
Read the poem, discuss it and then learn it.
Eagles
Eagles strike And eagles seize.
Eagles fly
Whenever they please.
They catch the wind And high they fly.
They reach for life And reach for more.
Read and say the words correctly.
|i:j eagles, reach, please, seize [ai] strike, fly, high, life
3. Answer the questions.
What do you know about eagles?
Are eagles strong or weak birds?
Where do they usually live?
What do eagles symbolize?
Reading.
- Read the proverbs and sayings, explain what they mean:
- No one knows what he can do till he tries (Publicius Sysur).
- I’m a part of the world and the world is a part of me (a child’s rhyme).
- Read and say the words correctly.
Citizens, sovereign, prosperous, independence, celebrate, mighty, patriots, strategy, responsible, teenagers.
Read the text and discuss it.
Dear friends! My name is Daniel (though my friends call me Dan). I’m 14. My family and I live in Almaty. We are all the citizens of the sovereign Kazakhstan and we believe in the prosperous future of our country. Kazakhstan got its independence on the 16-th of December in 1991. Many changes have taken place since then. People are living better. There are more beautiful buildings, more factories and plants, more cars. Shops have more different food and clothes.
The 16-th of December has become one of the best holidays for the people in the Republic of Kazakhstan. We celebrate this holiday with pride. We get together in the Republic Square and in the parks to celebrate this holiday: we sing songs, dance and watch concerts.
Answer the questions.
When did Kazakhstan get its independence?
What changes have taken place since then?
How do people celebrate the Day of independence?
What does the President’s message “Nurly Zhol” say?
Why is the message specially addressed to young people?
What do you think about the President’s message to the people of Kazakhstan?
What can you say about Daniel?
III. Reading and Speaking.
1. Before reading the text say what you know about Nauryz. Then read the text and answer the questions.
Nauryz
Kazakhstan has many different customs and traditions. The most important Kazakh holiday of the year is “Nauryz” — the Kazakh New Year.
On March 22-nd people from smaller villages come to bigger cities. Families get together to help one another on constructing a “yurt” which is the traditional Kazakh home.
Questions:
When is Nauryz celebrated?
Where do families get together?
What are the yurts made of?
What are the Kazakh people’s traditional dishes?
How are the yurts decorated?
What musical instruments do Kazakh people play?
What other important features of Nauryz do you know?
In pairs speak about the celebration of Nauryz in your family /town/ city/aul.
Speak on the following situation.
Suppose you are asked by your host-family in the USA to tell them something about Kazakh traditions. Describe how we celebrate Nauryz. What traditions do we keep?
