Даты праздников написаны на доске.
Team 1:
On the first of January, New Year’s Day, all banks, stores, factories and schools are closed. People do not go to bed until after midnight on December 31. They like to see “the old year out and the new year in”. Many people give parties on New Year’s Eve.
The fourteenth of February is St. Valentine’s Day. It is a day of love and friendship. It is widely celebrated among persons of all ages by the exchange of special greeting-cards, valentines. Flowers and candy are favourite presents which friends and family give each other.
On the second Sunday of May, Mother’s Day, Americans honour their mothers. They send their mothers a card or a gift, present flowers, prepare dinner for them.
The last Monday in May is Memorial Day, or Decoration Day. It is dedicated to those who fell in the War of Independence, in World War I or as anti-fascist fighters in World War II. On this day, patriotic songs are also sung on the radio and TV.
The Fourth of July is Independence Day. It is the biggest national holiday of the USA. The Declaration of Independence was proclaimed in Philadelphia on July 4, 1776, when the American colonies were fighting for independence against England.
Team 2:
On October 12, 1492, Columbus discovered the first island in America. The first celebration of the discovery, Columbus Day, was held in New York City in 1792.
Halloween is celebrated on October 31. It is a holiday for young people and children. They make lanterns out of pumpkins. Some people make parties and dress up like ghosts and witches.
Another holiday is Veterans’ Day on November 11. During the Day there are usually parades and ceremonies held in honour of those who fell in the two World Wars.
Thanksgiving Day comes on the fourth Thursday in November. In the autumn of 1621, the Pilgrim Fathers celebrated their first harvest festival in America and called it Thanksgiving Day. Since that time Thanksgiving Day has been celebrated every year.
Christmas is celebrated on December 25. It is a religious holiday. Just before Christmas day people send Christmas and New Year greetings to their friends and relatives. Stores, post-offices, banks and business places close for this day, schools and colleges close between Christmas and New Year’s Day. People usually stay at home at Christmas-time, and spend the day with their families.
Teacher: But the Americans don't just have holidays. They also work, and they work a lot. New inventions are appearing every day. Many of them are made in the USA. Here are some things which were invented in America. What can you tell us about them?
Выносят поднос с предметами, изобретенными в США. Представители команд по очереди берут предметы, показывают и говорят о них.
The telephone was invented in 1876 by Alexander Bell.
The electric light bulb was invented in 1879 by Thomas Edison.
The steamboat was invented in 1807 by Robert Fulton.
The nylon was invented in 1927.
The transistor was invented in 1947.
The structure of the DNA was invented by Watson in 1962.
Guide: Now we are going to visit the largest city of the USA. It is the industrial and cultural centre of the country. What city is it?
(It is New York.)
For many people New York is the symbol of the USA. First it was inhabited by the Dutch, then by the English but people from all over the world live here now.
Teacher: Yes, that's true. Descendants of people from all over the world live iv the USA. Now they have a common history, culture and language. What language do the Americans speak?
Yes, English. But it is not the same language as the English people speak. There is a difference in the spelling of some words. Here are the words written the American way. Please, can two tourists come up to the blackboard and give the British spellings of the words. American British
catalog catalogue
program programme
color colour
labor labour
honor honour
traveler traveller
center centre
meter metre
theater theatre
Some things have different names in America to Great Britain. Please, take the cards with the British words and give their American equivalents. British American
sweet candy
flat apartment
form grade
maize corn
football soccer
cinema movie
lift elevator
post mail
minister secretary
autumn fall
biscuits cookies
Guide: Next we'll visit the capital of the USA, Washington. It is not a large city. There is no industry in it, just administrative buildings and places of interest. What are they?
(The Capitol Building, the White House, the Lincoln Memorial, Fort Washington, the Smithsonian Institution and others)
Teacher: Now let's talk about some other places of interest in America. Maybe our experts can tell us about them.
Представители команд описывают фотографии достопримечательностей США.
Team 1:
The Statue of Liberty on the Manhattan Island meets people coming to America.
A bridge over the Niagara River connects the two states - Canada to the Left and the USA to the right.
Here you can see Disneyland built by Walt Disney Los Angeles.
This is San Francisco, the capital of the state of California.
The Rocky Mountains are in the west of the USA. In the Rockies there are several peaks about five thousand meters high.
This is Columbia University in New York.
In this picture you can see the Pentagon.
And this is the Capitol, the seat of the Congress.
Team 2:
The Washington Monument is also called the Pencil. It is 5 hundred and fifty five feet high.
This is the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. It is situated on the Pacific coast.
This is the Grand Canyon.
Manhattan is an island, which forms the heart of New York.
Boston is known for its universities. Here is one of them.
Here you can see the United Nations building in New York.
The White House is the President’s residence.
The National Gallery of Art is also situated in Washington.
Teacher: And what about the crossword? Have you worked out all the answers? Our judges will check it.
Заполненныйкроссвордпередаетсяжюри.
I think that our journey is coming to an end. Let the experts ask their final questions to the opposing team. Two questions each, please.
Team 1:
What is the former name of New York? (New Amsterdam)
What is the real name of O. Henry? (William Porter)
Who was the first president of the USA? (George Washington)
How many states signed the Declaration of Independence? (13)
Who wrote the first detective stories? (Edgar Poe)
What river joins the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean? (the St. Lawrence River)
Which is the largest state? (Alaska)
What is the region where wheat and maize are grown? (Corn Belt)
What river flows through Washington, D.C.? (Potomac)
What is the flag of the USA called? (Stars and Stripes)
Team 2:
What is the highest building in Washington? (the Capitol)
What is the name of the parliament? (Congress)
How many senators are there in the Congress?
What are the most popular team sports in the USA? (baseball, basketball, football)
What is the first state of the USA?
What is the oldest college of the USA? (Harvard)
What is the longest river? (the Mississippi)
In what country was the Statue of Liberty made? (France)
What is the real name of Mark Twain? (Samuel Clemens)
What is the former capital of the USA? (Philadelphia)
Guide: At the end of our journey we are going to visit one more city. It is situated in the Mississippi valley. It is a cultural centre and the birthplace of jazz. Which city is it?
(It is New Orleans.)
Teacher: Now we are in a cultural centre and our tourists are going to show us an amateur performance. It is an act from one of the most famous American musicals "My Fair Lady" by Alan Lerner. The action takes place at Ascot, in Mrs Higgins's box. Professor Higgins is going to introduce Eliza Doolittle to his mother and her guests. [2]
Let our judges tell us the final score.
The lesson is over.
Урок 2. “Halloween”
Оформление и оборудование:
Рисунки с изображением луны, летучей мыши, ведьм, приведений, тыквы; свечи, шторы на окнах; стулья; музыкальное оформление.
Нетрадиционный урок “ Halloween ”
Цель: познакомить учащихся с праздником ”Хэллоуин”.
Задачи:
Познавательная: познакомить учащихся с традициями и культурой страны изучаемого языка на основе праздника ”Хэллоуин”.
Развивающая: развивать интерес учащихся к изучению традиций страны изучаемого языка.
Воспитательная: прививать интерес к изучению английского языка.
Ход урока
I. Организационное начало урока:
- Good morning, children. Sit down, please. Today we will have an unusual esson. Today we will have known about Halloween.
(Урок начинается с того, что окна завешаны и горят свечи, играет музыка).
II. Новая тема:
Учитель:
- Как я вам уже сказала, сегодня мы с вами узнаем о празднике ”Хэллоуин”.
Этот праздник сопровождается весельем и древними обрядами. В ночь на Хэллоуин люди зажигают фонари, чтобы отогнать злых духов. Дети вырезают на тыквах лица и вставляют внутрь свечи. Такую тыкву называют “Джек – фонарщик”.
- Ребята, а вы знаете, откуда это название. Нет? Сейчас я вам расскажу: Это название заимствовано из ирландской истории. Жил мужчина по имени Джек. Он был настолько скуп, что даже после смерти, пошел не на небеса, а к дьяволу. Дьявол бросил ему кусок горящего угля со словами: “Положи его в репу, которую ты ешь. Это будет твоим фонарем”. Вот так и появилось это название.
- А вы знаете, что еще есть такой обычай: люди танцуют вокруг костра, а затем бегут с криками “Уходи прочь, дьявол”. Так же семьи шествуют на поля с зажженными факелами. Это охраняет поля от ведьм и других духов. Каждая семья старается зажечь на поле самый большой костер. Иногда члены семьи надевают жуткие маски.
Хэллоуин отмечают во всех странах, и каждая страна имеет свою отличительную черту в праздновании этого праздника. Например, в Уэльсе этот праздник не такой уж и веселый, т.к. он напоминает о смерти. Каждый человек получает белый камень и кидает в огонь. Потом все ходят вокруг костра и молятся. Если кто-то не найдет в костре свой камень, значит, по поверью, он скоро умрет. По домам в этот праздник ходят бедные люди. Они поют песни и просят милостыню. А вот во Франции по улицам ходят звонари и перед полночью сообщают о том, что всем нужно зайти в дом, ведь вокруг блуждают духи. А в Мексике пекут хлеб в форме черепов. Дети покупают игрушки: склепы, черепа и гробы. Едят сладости в форме похоронных венков. В Америке дети надевают маски и разноцветные костюмы. Ходят по домам с криками “Шутка или угощение?” Люди украшают дома в традиционные хэллоуинские цвета: оранжевый и черный.
А знаете, как раньше праздновался Хэллоуин в России? Этот праздник назывался
“Духов день” и праздновали его в первый понедельник после Троицы. Этот праздник был тоже маскарадом: один наряжался козлом, другой лошадью, третий изображал свинью. Все это ряженое шествие сопровождалось музыкой гармонистов, балалаечников. Шли на поле, делали несколько выстрелов из ружья, затем бросали лошадиную голову в яму до будущего года - это было прощание с весной.
Итак, вот я рассказала вам об этом замечательном празднике. Во всех станах мира этот праздник сопровождается своими обрядами.
- Ребята, что такое Halloween? Что вы можете рассказать о нем? Как он праздновался, какого числа? Кто такой Джек – фонарщик?
А давайте узнаем, чем же угощают детей в этот праздник?
- Open your books on p 10 f ex 1 ( 1 ) let’s read and translabe.[ u: ]
[ u ]
cucumbers bubble gum sugar
fruits plums puddings
juices nuts
- Мы знаем с вами, что в Америке если ты не угостишь просящего, то он над тобой подшутит. Давайте же узнаем, как люди подшучивают
- Open your books on p 101 ex 1 ( 3 )
Let’s read and translabe.
They
[ u ]
pull down fences
put on spooky faces
[ ^ ]
jump and run round a house
dig up pumpkins
cut pumpkin faces.
[ u: ]
play loud music
put on spoky costumes.
- Now let us sing a song about Halloween.
Halloween, Halloween, magic night
We are glad and very right.
We all dance and sing and recite,
Welcome ! Welcome ! Halloween night. (Учатзаранее ).
- You are well done !
- Now let us do ex 2 on p 102.
- Let’s put the sentences in the right order to find out how to make a Jack o’ Lantern.
- Put the candle inside the pumpkin.
- Cut a nose and a mouth.
- Cut eyes.
- Take a huge yellow pumpkin.
- Light the candle.
- Put the pumpkin near or in the house.
- Boys and girls. Be attentive! Let’s watch a TV programm “ Good morning” about Halloween.
I. Good morning dear friends
II. This TV programm is “ Good morning ”! And This is Koshenov Alexander.
I. This is Ignatovich Tamara. Let’s start our programm.
II. What date is it today, Kostja ?
I. Today is the 31 st of October.
II. oh, today is Halloween !
I. Yes, gou are guite right.
And now we will hear about this holiday from our guests.
II. Our guests are Grebenuk Helen and Lazarenko Nick.
Helen: Good morning! I want to tell you about Halloween. This is holiday for children. They celebrate Halloween on the 31 st of October. They walk from house to house and ask “ Trick or treat ”?
Nick: People eat cucumbers, fruits, juices, bubble gum, plums, nuts, sugar and puddings.
II. What tricks do children do to people?
Helen: Pull down fences, put on spooky faces.
Nick: Jump and run round a house, dig up pumpkins, cut pumpkin faces.
Helen: Play loud music, put on spooky costumes.
I. Thank you! And our next guest is Vergola Alina.
Alina: Good mornimg, dear friends. I want to tell you how to make Jack – o – Lantern. Take jellow pumpkin; cut eyes, a nose and a mouse; put the candle inside the pumpkin; light the candle; put the pumpkin near or in the house.
II. Thank you very much! And our programm is over.
I. Thank you for your attention, good bye!
- Well, Now let’s listen to record. We will sing a song about Halloween.