Разработка урока по теме 'English-speaking countries' в 7 классе

Открытый урок по теме «Англо-говорящие страны» в 7 классе по учебнику

«Английский с удовольствием», автора М.З.Биболетовой

С визитом в Россию

Цели урока:

1. Развивать иноязычную языковую компетенцию (способность учащихся использовать полученную информацию в различных ситуациях).

2. Формировать интерес к культуре англо-говорящих стран.

Задачи урока:

1. Развивать и совершенствовать лексические навыки по теме «Англо-говорящие страны»

2. Расширять знания учащихся в области страноведения по теме «Англо-говорящие страны»

3. Активизировать навыки монологической и диалогической речи

4. Способствовать расширению знаний и представлений школьников об англо- говорящих странах

5. Прививать любовь к культуре англо-говорящих стран через знакомство с ними.

Оборудование: карты англо-говорящих стран, карточки с названиями стран, эмблемы и флаги англо-говорящих стран, компьютер, мультимедийный экран, компьютерные презентации стран, жетоны, запись песни

Ход урока

1. Организационный момент

1. Организационный момент.

Good morning, everybody! Attention please! Today we are meeting a group of students from different English-speaking countries. They came to our local school because we have arranged an English-Russian student's exchange. I hope we'll learn a lot of interesting and useful information about foreign countries and make new friends. Do you agree with me? Dear foreigners, tell us some words about yourselves, please.

2. Речевая разминка «Моя визитка»

1. How do you do? My name is Kevin. I am from New York, the United States of America. So I am American. I am glad to meet you.

2. Hello, I am Patrick. I am from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I live in Cardiff, Wales. Nice to meet you all.

3. Good morning! My name is Roy. I am from Canada. I am Canadian. I live in Ottawa, the capital of the country. Pleased to meet you!

4. My name is Jane. As for me, I am Australian. I am from Australia. My native city is Sydney, one of the largest and important cities in my country. I am lucky to be here.

Teacher: Thank you very much. We are happy to see you in Russia. I believe, you'll enjoy your visit to our country. You know the Russian Federation is large and beautiful. We love our country very much. What about you? Do you like you countries?

Students: Sure!

Teacher: O Key! Let's recite a poem together.

There are a lot of countries, beautiful and fine

But the country I like best is no doubt - mine!

Teacher: Now present your native countries, please.

Kevin: My country is large and powerful. It is washed by the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The capital of the USA is Washington DC. It is a political centre of the country. Barak Obama is the president. He lives and works here. Many people of different nationalities live in my country. We speak American English. I am proud of my country. It is great!

Teacher: Thank you, Kevin. Russian students have got some questions. Can you answer them?

Kevin: With pleasure!

Questions: 1. What bird is the symbol of your country? (an eagle).

2. Is the Statue of Liberty in New York or in Washington DC? ( It is in New York)

3. How is the flag of the USA called? (Stars and stripes)

Teacher: Let's listen to Patrick from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Patrick: The UK has 4 parts: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. My country is small. About 60 million people live here. London is the capital of the country. It is an old and beautiful city. The Queen is the Head of the UK. She usually lives in Buckingham Palace, when in London. People can speak Scottish, Welsh, Irish, but the official language is English. I love my country.

Questions: 1. Is your country an island state? (Yes. It is.)

2. Can you name the main symbols of Great Britain?

(They are Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster Abbey, the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral…)

3. What is the name of the British flag? (The Union Jack)

Roy: Canada is the second largest country in the world. It is big and beautiful. There are many lakes and rivers in my place. Canada has two official languages: French and English. I speak English as you see. Canada borders the US, shares Great Lakes and Niagara Falls with America.

Questions:1. What is the official emblem of Canada? (The maple leaf)

2. What are the most popular sports in your country? (Hockey and figure skating)

3. What country does Canada boarder? (The United States of America)

Jane: My country is the biggest island and the smallest continent. It lies between Indian and Pacific oceans. The population is only 19 million people. The capital of Australia is Canberra. English is the official language of the country. Sometimes Australia is called " The Lucky country". I am happy to live here, because the climate is nice, most of the days are sunny.

Questions: 1.What are the most popular animals of your country?

(Kangaroos, koalas, emu, dingoes- wild dogs)

2. Is the climate dry or wet? ( It is dry)

3. What season is it in Australia now? (Summer)

Teacher: Thanks a lot! It is time to relax. Let's play a game "Associations". I will name a word or word-combination, you will name the country associated with it.

A word

A country

The Niagara Falls

Canada, the USA

A red rose

England

The Beatles

England

A kilt, a bagpipe

Scotland

Belfast

Northern Ireland

Kiwi

New Zealand

Loch Ness monster

Scotland

Maori

New Zealand

Skyscrapers

The United states of America

A shamrock and a red hand

Northern Ireland

Hollywood

The United states of America

Cambridge and Oxford

England

Ostrich, koala, kangaroo

Australia

daffodils

Wales

Football

England

William Shakespeare

Great Britain

Wellington

New Zealand

Coca Cola, Macdonald's, Microsoft

The United states of America

Teacher: Well done! English language is spoken all over the world. Do you know why?

Students: English is an international language.

1

Teachers

2

Doctors

3

Politicians

4

Actors

5

Engineers

6

Businessmen

7

Singers

8

Scientists

9

Computer programmers

10

Pilots

11

Ship captains

12

Journalists

13

Stewardesses

14

Waiters

15

Travel agentsTeacher: That's right! In modern times, when science and technology are progressing very fast all specialists need foreign languages, especially English. Name some professions where English is necessary.

Teacher: Excellent! English language is one of the most important languages all over the world, actually we all need it in our life. Russian students also learn English at schools, colleges, institutes and universities. Why? What do they want?

Students: I think they want …..

to go to English- speaking countries

to get a better job

to make foreign friends

to read English books in original

to listen to foreign music

to use the Internet

to watch video films

to study abroad

to have foreign pen friends

Teacher: I see. To learn a foreign language is not easy for Russian pupils. What is the best way to study English? Give us some advice to Russian students, please.

Ex. 61p 47

In my opinion, the easiest way to learn English is …….

I am sure, the easiest way to learn English is……….

To my mind, the easiest way to learn English is……

• to have a good textbook

• to have a good teacher

• to go to an English-speaking country

• to chat on the Internet

• to phone your friend abroad

• to have an English- speaking friend

• to read English books and magazines

• to watch video and films in English

• to listen to the radio and TV musical programmes

Russian students: Thanks, we are very grateful to you for useful advices!

Teacher: Dear students, you present only four English- speaking countries. But there are six of them, if you remember. I am going to describe one of the counties. Guess what country it is.

It is a beautiful country with fine lakes, high mountains and wonderful attractive beaches. It is called "A green country". It is a country of good butter and nice horses. It is a small country, only 5 million people live here. The capital of this country is Dublin.

Students: It's Ireland.

Teacher: You are absolutely right! Now let's do the Quiz. Put in the countries. Write down the sentences in your copy-books.

1. …… occupies the whole country.

2. When it's summer in Russia, it's winter in ……… .

3. A "movie" in America is a "film" in …………

4. ……….. is nearly as big as all of Europe.

5. English spoken in ……… is often called Kiwi English.

6. ………. is an island state.

7. ………. shares with ……. seven of the world's largest lakes.

(Answers: 1 - Australia, 2 - Australia (New Zealand), 3 - Great Britain, 4 - Canada, 5 - New Zealand, 6 - The UK, 7 - Canada, the USA)

By the way, what holiday was celebrated in your countries on December 25? (Christmas) Let's listen to the most popular Christmas song, Jingle Bells altogether. Sing along!(запись текста и музыки песни )

Dear foreign friends, unfortunately, your visit to Russia came to the end. Though it was rather short but I hope it was pleasant and enjoyable. Thank you very much and good-bye.