Как показывает опыт, интерес к изучению иностранного языка в старших классах значительно ослабевает. Цель учителя – организовать работу на уроке таким образом, чтобы познавательная активность детей максимально возросла, ведь мотивация и интерес являются важнейшими условия качественного обучения. Кроме того, очень важным является формирования коммуникативной компетенции в процессе обучения иностранному языку.
Для повышения активизации познавательной деятельности старшеклассников и формирования способности и готовности осуществлять непосредственное иноязычное общение на данном уроке используются информационные технологий (компьютерная презентация) и интерактивные технологий (индивидуальная работа, работа в парах и группах).
Использование информационных и интерактивных технологий позволяет всем учащимся активно участвовать в процессе обучения, основанном на взаимодействии всех участников учебного процесса. Каждый ученик вовлечен в работу и вносит индивидуальный вклад в процесс познания в меру своих возможностей, чувствует свою успешность, свою интеллектуальную состоятельность, что делает продуктивным сам процесс обучения.
AIMS:
- to incorporate(develop) pair and group work at the lesson;
- to develop students’ reading, writing, speaking and listening skills;
- to widen students’ mental outlook;
- to motivate students to learn English.
EQUIPMENT: Power Point Presentation, the map of Great Britain, handouts for individual, pair and group work.
PROCEDURE
1. WARMING UP: Brainstorming – at the blackboard mind map “Great Britain” (SLIDE SHOW. Slide №1)
2. INFORMATION BLOCK #1(The UK): SLIDE SHOW (2-15) – Students read and add the information.
3. PAIR WORK:
Matching:
| The UK consists of | about 60 million people. |
| The UK is washed by | coal, iron and ore. |
| The capital of the UK is | Union Jack. |
| The flag of the UK is called | the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish Sea, the North Sea. |
| Great Britain is rich in | damp and mild. |
| The climate of Great Britain is | London. |
| The population of Great Britain is | 4 parts. |
4. INFORMATION BLOCK # 2 (England): SLIDE SHOW (16-26) – Students read and add the information.
5. PAIR WORK:
True or false?
1. England is situated in the central and northern part of Great Britain.
2. England borders on Scotland and Ireland.
3. People from England are the English, they speak English.
4. The capital of England is London.
5. London stands on the river Severn.
6. The national emblem of England is White Rose.
7. The most mysterious place in England is Stonehenge.
6. INFORMATION BLOCK # 3(Scotland): SLIDE SHOW (27-34) – Students read and add the information.
7. LEXICAL MINUTE:
We know many words on the topic “Scotland”
If you hear the word “Scotland” say “North”
If you hear the word “North” say “Edinburgh”
If you hear the word “Edinburgh” say “Thistle”
If you hear the word “Thistle” say “Bagpipe”
If you hear the word “Bagpipe” say “Ben Nevis”
If you hear the words “Ben Nevis” say “Lock Ness”
If you hear the words “Lock Ness” say “Kilt”
If you hear the word “Kilt” say “Scotland”
8. .INFORMATION BLOCK # 4(Wales): SLIDE SHOW (35-41) – Students read and add the information.
9. INDIVIDUAL WORK:
Underline the words connected with Wales and explain your choice in pairs:
Bagpipe, Leek, Belfast, Daffodil, Ben Nevis, Snowdon, Union Jack, the Thames, the Welsh Dragon, Cardiff, Stonehenge, north.
10. INFORMATION BLOCK # 5 (Northern Ireland): SLIDE SHOW (42-48) – Students read and add the information.
11. GROUP WORK:
The students match the answers to the questions and ask each other questions in the small groups:
| Where is the United Kingdom situated? Where is Scotland situated? Where is England situated? Where is Wales situated? Where is Northern Ireland situated? What is the capital of the United Kingdom? What is the capital of Scotland? What is the capital of England? What is the capital of Wales? What is the capital of Northern Ireland? What is the highest mountain in the UK? What is the longest river in the UK? What is the largest lake in the UK? What is Great Britain rich in? What is the national currency of Great Britain? |
ON THE BRITISH ISLES TO THE NORTH OF ENGLAND TO THE SOUTH OF SCOTLAND TO THE WEST OF ENGLAND ON THE ISLAND OF IRELAND LONDON LONDON EDINBURGH CARDIFF BELFAST BEN NEVIS THE SEVERN LOUGH NEAGH COAL, IRON AND ORE THE POUND STERLING |
13. HOME ASSIGNMENT
Find out interesting facts and information about Great Britain
14. SUMMARIZING.