Урок-праздник " Все флаги будут в гости к нам"

Фестиваль «Все флаги будут в гости к нам»

( для учащихся 4-х; 5-х; 7-х; 8-х; 11-х классов)

Задачи:

1) Развитие интереса учащихся к культурному наследию Великобритании, расширение кругозора.

2)Познакомить учащихся с традициями, символами, достопримечательностями, выдающимися людьми страны.

3) Заинтересовать учащихся в изучении языка, как средства знакомства с культурой англоязычных стран.

4)Активизировать у учащихся творческие способности при подготовке и проведении праздника.

Script

(fanfare)

Pupil 1: Dear guests! We are happy to see you today!

Pupil 2: We are glad to welcome you to our school festival

Pupil 1: It is devoted to a marvelous country: The United Kingdom of Great Britain.

Pupil 2: Today the representatives from different parts of this country come to speak about sightseeing and customs,

Pupil 1: symbols and famous people,

Pupil 2: sing traditional songs and dance traditional dances.

Pupil 1: You will have an opportunity to try national dishes and to find yourselves in different places virtually.

Pupil 2: Let’s begin!

Together: Enjoy our party with us!

Pupil 1: And we invite the first representatives from England – pupils from the fourth form! Welcome!

( video card England)

England

1/1) England is the largest part of the UK.

England shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west. It is closer to continental Europe than any other part of Britain. The Channel Tunnel directly links England to France.

2/1) The capital city of England is London. London was the historical centre of the British Empire. We also know such cities as Manchester and Birmingham. Other big cities are Leeds, Liverpool, Newcastle, Sheffield, Bristol, Coventry, Leicester,Nottingham.

3/1) The national flag of England is known as St. George's Cross. Saint George is the patron saint of England. The rose is the national flower of England. 4/1) When we say England, what famous things first come to our mind?

5/1) Of course, these might be London, 1/2) Big Ben, 2/2) Stonehenge, 3/2) William Shakespeare, 4/2) red double-decker buses, 5/2) black taxi cabs, 1/3) red postboxes and telephone boxes, 2/3) tea, 3/3) the Beatles, 4/3) legend of Robin Hood, 5/3) Wimbledon

1/4) Big Ben is the big clock on the tower of the Palace of Westminster. Its face is 23 feet wide. It is like our classroom. The clock bell is called Big Ben after Sir Benjamin Hall.

2/4) Stonehenge is ancient monument. It is an enormous stone structure. The largest stones in this construction are 50 tones. The smallest weigh 5 tones.

3/4) William Shakespeare was a great playwright and a master of poetry. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. We know his plays such as "Hamlet", "Othello, "Romeo and Juliet".

4/4) Wimbledon is the oldest of all major tennis tournaments. It started in 1877 in a small club and had only 22 male participants.

5/4) Oxford and Cambridge are the two oldest and most prestigious universities in Britain. Oxford and Cambridge universities consist of a number of colleges

1/5) Double-decker buses are very famous. They are very good for seeing London Sights.

2/5) Black Taxi Cab is a part of London’s city life. All black taxi drivers must pass a strict test.

3/5) Red post boxes and red telephone boxes have crowns on them. They also have monarch’s initials on them. VR means Queen Victoria and GA means King Georg.

4/5) English people like drinking tea. Would you like to have a cup of tea with English Cookies? And we’ll sing a song for you.

Hickory, dickory, dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down,
Hickory, dickory, dock

5/5) English people can work and can rest. On their holidays they like dancing merrily.

(group of pupils dance an old English dance)

Pupil 2: We thank our guests from England.

Pupil 1: We are sure you were very attentive. So it wouldn’t be difficult for you to answer our question:

Pupil 1: What things are not red in London’s streets: a) Postboxes b) Taxi Cabs c) Double-decker buses d) Telephone boxes, Pupil 2: The right answer is : taxi cabs Pupil 1:And now we invite the representatives from Wales: the pupils from the fifth form. Welcome!

( video card Wales)

Wales

1.1) The country of Wales is located in the United Kingdom.

St. David is the Patron Saint of Wales. March 1st is St. David's Day. It is the national holiday of Wales. It has been celebrated since the 12th century.

2.1) Wales has two national symbols — the daffodil and the leek

The ancient flag of the Welsh is called the Red Dragon and consists of a red dragon on a green and white background.

3.1) Wales is the land of rocks, mountains and valleys. There is a region in the high mountains called Snowdonia. It is the pride of Wales. Snowdonia is named after the highest peak of these mountains — Snowdon at 1,085 meters above sea level.

4.1) The largest cities in the south of Wales are Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. The greatest concentration of people lives in these cities. Cardiff is the capital and the main seaport. Swansea is its industrial centre.

5.1) The Welsh language is spoken widely, especially in the north of the country. It is one of the Celtic languages. It is still the first language for many people.

1/2) Wales is often called "the land of song". The Welsh people are fond of poetry, singing folk songs and playing the harp. There are a lot of choirs in Wales.

2/2) Wales is "the land of castles. The major Welsh castles are Cardiff Castle 11th century, Kidwelly Castle 12th century and Cardigan Castle 13th century. And the Normans were the first to build castles here.

3/2) Do you know Roald Dahl? He is the best-selling author of children's books. Dahl was born in Cardiff, in 1916. His most famous books are “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and “Matilda”.

4/2) We are glad to treat you with Welsh cookies.

We use flour and eggs, butter and sugar, raisins and milk, salt and cinnamon to make it tasty.

5/2) Flour in the bowl

Flour in the bowl

Stir it with big spoon

Flour in the bowl

1/3) Sugar in the bowl

Sugar in the bowl

Stir it with big spoon

Sugar in the bowl

2/3) Butter in the bowl

Butter in the bowl

Stir it with big spoon

Butter in the bowl

3/3) Raisins in the bowl

Raisins in the bowl

Stir it with big spoon

Raisins in the bowl

4/3) Put it in the oven

Put it in the oven

Take care not to burn

Put it in the oven

Bon appétit! ( all together)

5.3 Lets dance and sing our folk children song.

(pupils sing and dance)

Goosey, goosey, gander,
Whither shall I wander?
Upstairs, and downstairs,
And in my lady's chamber.

Pupil 2: Thank you for your presentation and again the question.

Pupil 1: Which town isn’t situated in Wales a) Cardiff b) Swansea c) Newport d) Bristol

Pupil 2: The right answer is Bristol

Pupil 1: And now we invite representatives from Scotland. Welcome!

(video card Scotland)

Scotland

1.1) Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom

He who has not seen Scotland does not really know Great Britain

2.1) Scotland is famous for many things. It is a country of poets, warriors and dreamers, inventors and explorers. This is the land of tartans and fine whisky, of romantic castles and the melodies of bagpipes.

3.1) Famous places in Scotland are Edinburgh castle, Ben Nevis, The Forth Rail Bridge, Holy rood Palace, Loch Lomond and many more. It is also famous for its friendly and welcoming people and culture.
4.1) It is also where the television, the telephone, fridges and penicillin were invented along with many other items.

5.1) Scotland also has a rich cultural heritage. Its symbol is a thistle, its patron saint is St. Andrew. The country is consisting of the Highland and the Lowlands.

6.1) The most important musical instrument of Scots is a bagpipe. It appeared in the Highland in the XVI century. The bagpipe is a loud instrument. Its sounds spread fairways to two miles around.

7.1) Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, is associated with science and law. It is internationally famous too as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. You can see the ancient Edinburgh Castle in the middle of the city. This famous fortress overlooking the town from the 150 meters high Castle Rock. It is one thousand years old.

1.2) Manchester is the second biggest city. Manchester was the first city in England to build its own airport in 1919. The city is an important cultural centre, famous for publishing books and magazines. It is also noted for its excellent libraries, magnificent museums and arts.

2.2) Glasgow is its largest and busiest town. Glasgow is the heart of industry. It is a centre of business and trade. It is a very busy, prosperous, dirty in some part and smart in others. It is beautiful and ugly with its large port and busy streets.

3.2) Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in British Isles. It is located in the Scottish Highlands. People call it ‘mountain with head in clouds’ or ‘sky-touching peak.

4.2) Loch Ness is long and narrow and very deep. It is special because it has it s very own monster. People say that deep in the lake lives a large creature. Everyone calls it Nessy.

5.2) World history is full of Scottish names

In Scotland were born many people, became famous in the future.

6.2)Alexander Graham Bell was a scientist, inventor and engineer who invented the first practical telephone. He was born in Edinburgh.

7.2) Sir Alexander Fleming was a Scottish biologist and pharmacologist. His best-known discovery is the antibiotic substance penicillin.

1.3) Sir Walter Scott was a writer and poet, one of the greatest historical novelists, whose favorite subject was his native Scotland.

2.3)Robert Burns achieved triumphs of a quite extraordinary kind in Scottish poetry.

My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here,

My heart’s in the Highlands a-chasing the deer,

3.3) A-chasing the wild deer and following the roe –

My heart’s in the Highlands, wherever I go!

4.3) Farewell to the Highlands, farewell to the North,

The birthplace of valor, the country of worth!

5.3) Wherever I wander, wherever I rove,

The hills of the Highlands for ever I love.

6.3) And now it’s time to sing an old folk Scottish song “ My Bonny”.

My Bonny is over the ocean, my Bonny is over the sea,
my Bonny is over the ocean, o bring back my Bonny to me!
Bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me, to me;
bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me.

(2)
Last night as I lay on my pillow, last night as I lay on my bed,
last night as I lay on my pillow, I dreamed that my Bonny was that!
Bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me, to me;
bring back, bring back, o bring back my Bonny to me.

(3)
The winds have blown over the ocean, the winds have blown over the sea,
the winds have blown over the ocean and brought back my Bonny to me.
Brought back, brought back, o brought back my Bonny to me, to me;
brought back, brought back, o brought back my Bonny to me.

By the way this is a present from Scotland. This is our traditional cookies.

Pupil 2: The presentation of Scotland comes to an end. Thank you.

Pupil 1: Let’s check your attention. The ‘mountain with head in clouds’ or ‘sky-touching peak. What is the name of the mountain?

Pupil 2: The right answer is Ben Nevis.

Pupil 1: It’s time to invite representatives from the Northern Ireland. Welcome!

(video card Ireland)

Northern Ireland

1.1) Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland. It is a great industrial centre and a large port.

2.1) Derry, officially Londonderry, is the second-largest city in Northern Ireland and the fourth-largest city of Ireland.

3.1) The Lower and Upper River Bann, River Foil and River Blackwater form extensive fertile lowlands.

4.1) Shamrock is the symbol of Northern Ireland. It is also connected to St. Patric, Patron Saint of Ireland. The shamrock is the national flower of Northern Ireland.

1.2) Legend says that St Patrick used the shamrock to explain the trinity to the Irish and convert them to Christianity. He used it to show how the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit could all exist as separate elements.

2.2) A red hand is also a symbol of Northern Ireland. The Red Hand is in its flag.

3.2) The most famous sights of Northern Ireland are the Belfast Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Roe Valley Country Park. If you like music, you might want to attend the Annual Belfast Art Festival at Queens University. It is usually held in autumn .

4.2) There are lots of castles in Northern Ireland. One of the interesting historic sites in the county is Parke's Castle.

1.3) County Leitrim is known as "the land of lakes and legend" and is a good place for country walks. Due to its many lakes, Leitrim is also a popular area for fishing.

2.3) A lot of famous writers were born in Northern Ireland. Oscar Wilde is a children's and story writer. He is the author of ‘The Happy Prince and ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’

3.3) Jonathan Swift owned his fame to his timeless novel ‘Gulliver's Travels’. Swift is buried in St. Patrick's Cathedral.

4.3) George Bernard Shaw received the Nobel Prize for Literature. Shaw's play ‘Pygmalion’ served as the basis for a musical, ‘My Fair Lady’.

1.4) Irish people like to dance. Irish dances are very popular in the world. People from different countries take part in contests of Irish dances.

(pupils dance an Irish dance)

2.4) Irish people are very hospitable. They like to invite many guests to their houses. We would like to invite you to Irish Breakfast with traditional Irish cookies.

3.4) Help yourself, please, and listen to our song.

She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes.
She'll be coming 'round the mountain, she'll be coming 'round the mountain,
She'll be coming 'round the mountain when she comes.

She'll be driving six white horses when she comes.
She'll be driving six white horses when she comes.
She'll be driving six white horses, she'll be driving six white horses,
She'll be driving six white horses when she comes.

Oh, we'll all come out to meet her when she comes.
Oh, we'll all come out to meet her when she comes.
Oh, we'll all come out to meet her, we'll all come out to meet her,
We'll all come out to meet her when she comes.

She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes.
She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes.
She'll be wearing red pajamas, she'll be wearing red pajamas,
She'll be wearing red pajamas when she comes.

Pupil 2: We thank our guests from the Northern Ireland. And the last question for today:

Pupil 1: The Annual Belfast Art Festival at Queens University is usually held a) in summer b) in autumn c) in winter d) in spring

Pupil 2: The right answer is “autumn”

Pupil 1: So our festival is over.

Pupil2: Now we see that you know much about the countries you have just represented.

Pupil 1: We hope you’ve learned a lot of interesting and useful facts about the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Pupil 2: Thank you for your active participation.

Pupil 1: We wish you success!