Урок английского языка “PROJECT. HOLIDAYS in BRITAIN”

Theme of the lesson: “PROJECT. HOLIDAYS in BRITAIN”

Date: __________                          for the 8^th forms

Motto of the lesson: Knowledge is power, be ready to get it

Aims of the lesson:

Educational:

à Acquaintance pupils with history and traditions of British holidays

Developing:

à Develop oral speech of pupils (such as dialogue and monologue speech)

Up bringing:

ÃBring up morals of pupils and the culture of communication.

Outcomes: by the end of the lesson pp will:

• to give full information about three British holidays (Christmas, St. Valentine`s Day, Halloween)

• can tell the poem with correct intonation

National and general cultures competence

The type of the lesson: generalizing pp KAS (knowledge, abilities, skills)

The kind of the lesson: traditional (orally)

The method of the lesson: whole class, group work, playing games

Equipments of the lesson: multimedia, cards, costumes, carols, pumpkin, computer, box, decorations of class.

The procedure of the lesson

I Beginning: (2 min)

       1 Greeting

2 Teacher`s introduction words:

Today we will have an unusual lesson, because we’ll speak about Holidays, Traditions and Customs of Britain. Besides, there are too many guests today in our class-room, that’s why let’s show them our language skills. We’ll see your knowledge of British traditions, sing songs, and have some funny competitions.

So, every country and nation has their own traditions and customs. It’s very important to know traditions and customs of different people, especially if we want to know their language. We can’t say: «we know English«, if we do not know English traditions. Besides, they are very important in the life of English people. They are proud of their traditions and keep them up carefully. That’s why we are going to know more about British holidays today. As we know there are several holidays in the year. And today we’ll talk about only late-autumn and winter holidays in Britain and traditions connected with them.

II Warm up: (5 min)

• a holiday

• to celebrate

• a neighbour

• a pumpkin

• a gift

• to decorate

• a guest

• an invitation

• a party

III Let`s check up your homework (8 min). You must to prepare a topic about the history of holidays and show short entertainment, which characterize a holiday. Please go to the blackboard.

P1: (The presentation is shown on the screen) There are several legends about St. Valentine’s Day. One of the legends says that Valentine was Christian priest. He was put into prison by roman authorities for his teachings and was beheaded on February 14. According to the legend he performed a miracle — he cured his jailer’s daughter of her blindness. Before the execution he wrote her a letter signed «From Your Valentine». Now, St.Valentine’s Day is the day of sweethearts. On this day, people show their friends relatives and loved ones that they care. People send candy or flowers to those whom they love.

T: Thank you for your presentation. Please P2 go the blackboard.

P2: (The presentation is shown on the screen) Christmas is Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ.  No one knows the exact date of Christ’s birth but most Christians celebrate Christmas on December 25. The word Christmas means Mass of Christ. People of different countries celebrate Christmas in various ways. Children write letters to Santa Claus and tell him what presents they would like to get. A Christmas tree is one of the main symbols of Christmas in most homes. Relatives and friends may join in trimming the tree with lights, tinsel, and colorful ornaments. Presents are placed under the tree. A traditional Christmas dinner consists of stuffed turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and a variety of other dishes. Some families have ham or roast goose instead of turkey. Pumpkin pie, plum pudding, and fruitcake are favourite deserts.

T: Thank you, sit down please. Let`s continue your presentation. The next pupil go to the blackboard.

P3: (The presentation is shown on the screen) Halloween is a festival that takes place on October 31. In the United States children wear costumes and masks and go trick-or-treating. The main Halloween activity for children is trick-or-treating. Children dress in costumes and masks and go from door to door saying «trick or treat». The neighbors give children such treats as candy, fruit and pennies so that children do not play tricks on them. Fortunetelling is an important part of Halloween. People once believed that there were many ghosts and witches on the Earth and that they met on October 31 to worship the devil. Today, people do not believe in ghosts and witches but they like to tell stories about them on Halloween.

T: You listened some information about British holidays.

IV Rotation. Divide in groups (2 min)

T: Now, boys and girls come here. Everyone should say one word in English, and take a piece of paper where one word is written. These words are: “pumpkin” and “Christmas tree”. If you take a word “Pumpkin” you should take a seat at the table with the word “Pumpkin” and so on. We divided you into two groups. Let`s begin our competition.

V Activity 1: Find the word  (2 min)

    1 a,c,e,i,k,o,t,t,t,r,r,r (trick or treat)

2 r,e,b,m,e,c,e,D (December)

3 k,u,p,m,n,I,p ( pumpkin)

4 h,e,e,s,t,r,e,t,a,w (sweetheart)

5 k,y,ru,t,e (turkey)

6 c,h,I,w,t (witch)

7 s,e,r,p,e,n,t (present)

8 a,t,S,n,a (Santa)

9 s,o,r,e,s ( roses)

10 r,I,e,n,r,e,e,d (reindeer)

T: You are clever, but it is very easy contest. And now I invite two pupils from each groups by one pupils. You must make up sentences looking on the pictures.

Activity 2: Make up sentences (4 min)

T: Look at the screen please. The first picture is “Christmas tree”, the next is “reindeer”, “flowers”, “witch” and the last one is “Angel”. Are you ready? Let`s check up your short stories.

Activity 3: How many poems do you know? (4 min)

T: it`s a very interesting and useful contest. We check you knowledge about poems and your memory. Let`s begin, who wants to be the first?

Treat.

Trick or treat, trick or treat,
Give us something good to eat.
Give us candy, give us cake,
Give us something sweet to take.
Give us cookies, fruits and gum,
Hurry up and give us some.
You had better do it quick
Or we’ll surely play a trick.
Trick or treat, trick or treat
Give us something good to eat.

 “What is Love?”

Love is a wonderful thing
Though it’s sad
Love makes you happy
And goes to your head
Love keeps you lively
When others are down
Love keeps you smiling
No trace of a frown
Love keeps you warm
On a cold winter’s night
Love makes you day dream
Make things seem alright.
Love seems for ever
Love never ends
Until those dreaded words
Let’s still be friends.

Christmas New Year Wish

I made a Christmas wish for you,
For a holiday full of pleasure,
Friends and family all around,
And memories to treasure.

I wish for you a Christmas filled
With joyous holiday cheer;
I wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a very Happy New Year!

T: Thank you very much, it was wonderful. Let`s begin our net contest.

Activity 4: A Magic Box. (4 min)

There is an object in a box. You can use this object as a gift. Ask questions about this thing. You may ask only 5 questions. The team that names the object first will be the winner.

Activity 5: Riddle me (4 min)

• What do Englishmen usually send to the friends at Christmas and St. Valentine Day? ( cards)

• What do we usually give each other on Christmas day? (presents)

• What British people use to light the streets when they go trick or treating? (lantern)

• What British children gather when they go trick or treating? (sweets)

• When British celebrate Halloween? (October)

• What kind of holiday people celebrate on December 25^th? (Christmas)

• Guess the festival which required wears costumes and masks and go trick or treating? (Halloween)

• What does Santa Claus fill with presents? (Stocking)

• It`s a beautiful holiday, when all sweethearts show their own feeli

Activity 6: SHOW THE TRADITION (4 MIN)

T: You are very clever boys and girls. And let`s check up your fantasy and actor`s skills. You must take a card and show the scene, which reflect one of traditions of British holiday.

Card 1 – St. Valentine`s Day                                              Card 2 – Christmas

    Activity 7: COMPLETE THE LETTER (2 MIN)

T: You must to complete the letter with words instead of pictures

XI Total of the lesson: (3 minT: my dear children, I think we had an excellent lesson. Did you like it? And now let`s count our scores and choose the winner team. I encourage you with sweets. You are very clever boys and girls.

XII Homework: (1 min)   Your homework for the next lesson will be:  write down an essay about “Autumn holidays”

 “What is Love?”

Love is a wonderful thing
Though it’s sad
Love makes you happy
And goes to your head
Love keeps you lively
When others are down
Love keeps you smiling
No trace of a frown
Love keeps you warm
On a cold winter’s night
Love makes you day dream
Make things seem alright.
Love seems for ever
Love never ends
Until those dreaded words
Let’s still be friends.

Christmas New Year Wish

I made a Christmas wish for you,
For a holiday full of pleasure,
Friends and family all around,
And memories to treasure.

I wish for you a Christmas filled
With joyous holiday cheer;
I wish you a Merry Christmas,
And a very Happy New Year!

T: Thank you very much, it was wonderful. Let`s begin our net contest.

Activity 4: A Magic Box. (4 min)

There is an object in a box. You can use this object as a gift. Ask questions about this thing. You may ask only 5 questions. The team that names the object first will be the winner.

Activity 5: Riddle me (4 min)

• What do Englishmen usually send to the friends at Christmas and St. Valentine Day? ( cards)

• What do we usually give each other on Christmas day? (presents)

• What British people use to light the streets when they go trick or treating? (lantern)

• What British children gather when they go trick or treating? (sweets)

• When British celebrate Halloween? (October)

• What kind of holiday people celebrate on December 25^th? (Christmas)

• Guess the festival which required wears costumes and masks and go trick or treating? (Halloween)

• What does Santa Claus fill with presents? (Stocking)

• It`s a beautiful holiday, when all sweethearts show their own feelings

Activity 6: SHOW THE TRADITION (4 MIN)

T: You are very clever boys and girls. And let`s check up your fantasy and actor`s skills. You must take a card and show the scene, which reflect one of traditions of British holiday.

Card 1 – St. Valentine`s Day                                              Card 2 – Christmas

    Activity 7: COMPLETE THE LETTER (2 MIN)

T: You must to complete the letter with words instead of pictures 

XI Total of the lesson: (3 min)

T: my dear children, I think we had an excellent lesson. Did you like it? And now let`s count our scores and choose the winner team. I encourage you with sweets. You are very clever boys and girls.

XII Homework: (1 min)   Your homework for the next lesson will be:  write down an essay about “Autumn holidays”