Открытый урок Англоговорящие страны

Учителя английского языка

МБОУ лицей № 4.

Ростовой Оксаны Евгеньевны

Данков 2014.

Тема: «English - speaking Countries».

Цель: совершенствование лексических навыков говорения.

Задачи:

- способствовать формированию страноведческих знаний;

- развивать навыки информационной культуры;

- формировать уважительное уважение и толерантность к языку и культуре других стран;

- развивать способности к сравнению и сопоставлению, заполнению таблицы;

- развивать коммуникативные способности учащихся, умение выбирать адекватные языковые и речевые средства для успешного решения коммуникативной задачи;

- учить строить краткое сообщение с опорой на текст и план;

- развивать познавательную, эмоциональную и волевую сферу учащихся;

- развивать навыки контроля и самоконтроля.

Оборудование:

раздаточный материал, тесты, учебники, презентация, проектор, компьютер, экран, географические карты англо - говорящих стран.

Ход урока.

1. Организационный момент

-Good morning, boys and girls!

I am glad to see you.

P: Приветствие-рифмовка

T: How are you, Olga? (I am fine, thank you)

What is the weather like now?

P: It's cold and cloudy today.

2. Активизация речевых навыков.

-Have a look! I've got a letter from my friend. She lives in the country which is far from Russia. You can get there by plane. It will take you 11 hours to get there. She lives in a big city. It's a financial and cultural centre. It's famous for skyscrapers and modern architecture. The Statue of Liberty and Broadway attract many visitors. What country is she from? Where does she live?

P: She is from the USA. She lives in New York.

T: You are quite right.

What are we going to talk about?

P: About English-speaking countries.

T: You know English-speaking countries. What are they? (Name them, please)

-Why are they called English-speaking countries?

P: People speak English in them.

P: English is their mother tongue.

T: Good for you.

You also learn English. That's why I think you should learn more facts about English-speaking countries, their geography, people, traditions.

• As far as I know some of your classmates have got pen-friends in English-speaking countries. Am I right?

• If you want to get some more information about these countries, listen to your friends' stories and ask them some questions.

3.Обучение основным коммуникативным умениям

P1: May I?

I have got a pen-friend. His name is Patrick. He is 13. He is from the UK. It lies on the British Isles. It is an island state. It consists of four parts: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The capital of the UK is London. London is the world's seventh biggest city. In Britain you can meet people of different nationalities. Its population is above 58 mln people. The official language is English.

T: Have you got any questions?

P: Is it a large or small country?

P1: It's one of the world's smallest countries.

P: What is the full name of the country?

P1: The full name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

T: Thank you.

P2My pen-friend's name is David. He is from the USA. It is one of the most powerful and advanced countries in the world. It is situated in the central part of the North American continent.(It stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west and from Canada in the north to Mexico in the south. The capital of the USA is Washington) .The USA has the third largest population in the world. Its population is over 250 mln people. It's a real melting pot. English is the official language in the USA. It is known as American English. The second state language is Spanish. The flag of the USA is called "Stars and Stripes"

T: Any questions?

P: What's the capital of the USA (Washington).

P: What's the motto of the country? ("In God We Trust")

T: Good for you.

P3: And my pen-friend Roy is from Canada, the second largest country in the world. It's situated in North America. The capital of Canada is Ottawa. In Canada there are people of different nationalities. (Its population is above 28 mln people.) There are two official languages in the country, English and French. The red and white Canadian flag shows a leaf of the maple tree. The maple leaf is the official emblem of Canada. (Canada is famous for its 7 largest lakes).

P: What's its population? (Its population is above 28 mln people.)

T: Thanks a lot.

P4I have got a pen-friend too. Her name is Laura. She is from Australia. Australia is the biggest island and the smallest continent in the world. It lies between the Indian and the Pacific Oceans. Its population is only 18 mln people. (The capital of Australia is Canberra) English is the official language in Australia. But it is different from British English and American English. Sometimes Australia is called "Oz" or "the Lucky Country"

P: The capital of Australia is the Sidney, isn't it? (No, it isn't. The capital of Australia is Canberra)

P5. And my friend is from a small country in the Pacific Ocean. She is from New Zealand. Her country consists of two main islands and some smaller islands. It looks like Italy upside down. When it's summer in Europe, it's winter in New Zealand. The capital of New Zealand is Wellington. The population is mixed. It is about 4 million people. Some Maori people lived there before the British came. The official languages are English and Maori. English spoken in New Zealand is often called Kiwi English. New Zealand is sometimes called "The World's Biggest Farm" (It is famous for its products; butter, cheese, meat)

T: Any questions?

P: Why is English spoken in New Zealand called "Kiwi English" (It's called so because the kiwi is the national bird and emblem of the country)

P: Why is New Zealand called "The World's Biggest Farm" (It is famous for its products; butter, cheese, meat ).

T: Thanks a lot. All your stories are very interesting and informative.

4. Работа с таблицей.

Collect your thoughts.

Read the names of the capitals of the English speaking countries in the table. Fill in the gaps. Be attentive! Some countries have no short names. And some English-speaking countries have several official languages. Listen and check if you are right.

5. Let's have a rest. (Физкультминутка)

6. Условно-речевые упражнения.

Say if the information is true or false. (I think you are right/wrong)

1. The capital of the USA is New York (Washington).

2. The USA has the third largest population in the world.

3. The UK is an island state.

4. The UK lies on the British Isles.

5. There are two official languages in Canada, English and Spanish. (English and French).

6. The maple leaf is the official emblem of New Zealand. (Canada).

7. Australia is the biggest island and the smallest continent in the world.

8. Sometimes Australia is called "The World's biggest Farm" ("The Lucky Country").

9. The capital of New Zealand is Auckland (Wellington).

10. English spoken in New Zealand is often called Kiwi English.

Match the countries and the word combinations corresponding to them (ex.34 p.42)

Great Britain

Australia

New Zealand

The USA

Canada

Italy upside down

an island state

a Lucky Country

the second largest country in the world

a real melting pot

Choose the right variant and circle it.

1. What is the Union Jack?

   1. the national flag of the UK

   2. Trade union organization

   3. Monuments

2. What is the name of the present British Queen?

   1. Elizabeth I

   2. Mary

   3. Elizabeth II

3. What is the one of the most powerful and advanced countries in the world?

   1. China

   2. The USA

   3. Japan

4. What is the capital of the USA?

   1. New York

   2. Chicago

   3. Washington

5. What sport is popular in Canada?

   1. football

   2. hockey

   3. chess

6. Which syrup is Canada famous for?

   1. maple

   2. cranberry

   3. lemon

7. What country is called "the Lucky Country"?

   1. The UK

   2. New Zealand

   3. Australia

8. What country is the biggest island and the smallest continent in the world?

   1. America

   2. Canada

   3. Australia

9. What are the official languages in New Zealand?

   1. English and French

   2. English and Spanish

   3. English and Maori

10. What is the symbol of New Zealand?

    1. Kiwi

    2. A parrot

    3. A snake

T: Change your papers and correct mistakes. Check if you are right (выводится текст на экран)

7. Обучение чтению.

T: English is not only spoken in the USA, the UK, Canada, New Zealand and

Australia. It's spread among the people who have other mother tongue.

Read the text on p.38 ex.20. Match the questions and the answers.

8. Обучение составлению плана и краткому высказыванию по теме.

T: Imagine you are a teacher of Geography. You want to tell your pupils about one of the English-speaking countries. Let's make up a plan, which help the teacher to do it.

Write it down.

- Name

- Position

- Capital

- Population

- Official language(s)

- Additional information

(Записывают на доске)

Well, who wants to try a chance? Who wants to be a teacher?

P: I'd like to tell you a few words about the UK. The full name of the country is the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is an island state. It lies on the British Isles. The capital of the UK is London. In Britain you can meet people of different nationalities. Its population is above 58 mln people. English is the official language. The flag of the UK is called "The Union Jack"

9. Обобщение и систематизирование знаний, полученных на уроке. Рефлексия.

T: Our lesson is coming to the end.

What have you learnt at the lesson?

P1: I have learnt that the flag of the UK is called "The Union Jack".

P2: I have learnt that the maple leaf is the symbol of Canada.

P3: I have learnt that the motto of the USA is "In God We Trust".

P4: I have learnt that New Zealand is called "The World' Biggest Farm"

P5: I have learnt that the capital of Australia is Canberra.

T: What do you think about the lesson? Was it interesting and informative? Was it dull? Did you like the lesson?

10. Итог урока. Домашние задание.

T: As for me I am satisfied with your work. Some pupils were active and did all the best.

• Vanya, I'll give you a five.

• Ilya, you've made some mistakes. I'll give you a four.

• Oleg, you were passive. I'll give you a three.

At home you are to say which English-speaking country you'd like to visit. Don't forget to give your reasons. Use our plan.

The lesson is over. Good-bye.