Class 7.
The Theme: The Geographical Peculiarities of the UK.
The Aims:
1. Improve skills in reading, speaking, listening, writing;
2. Develop creativity, imagination and independence;
3. Implant an interest for English-speaking countries; enhance the motivation to the
subject.
The Objective: The students will be able to develop evaluation & self-evaluation skills as a part of their study skills.
Technical Supplies: PC, speakers, a multimedia project, a Smart Board.
The Outline:
I. Warming:
Hello everybody! Today we are going to read, speak, write & listen to some geographical peculiarities of the UK. You will also evaluate your work yourselves & the answers of your classmates. On the desks you can see Evaluation Sheets which will help you to say some words about your activity & put marks at the end of the lesson. Let’s start, shall we?
II. Brainstorm:
At our lessons we were discussing problems concerning some interesting information about the UK. One of them is the name of the country. Strange it may seem but even people of the United Kingdom are sometimes confused about it. What can you tell us?
S1 – The British Isles
S2 – Great Britain
S3 – Wales
S4 – Scotland
S5 – England
S6 – Britain
S7 – Northern Ireland
S8 – The Irish Republic
S8 – The United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Island
S9 – The United Kingdom
S10 – The UK
III. Comprehension Check:
1. Do you remember..? Read & Match
34 km of the English Channel separate GB from France.
1,000 islands belong to the British Isles.
245,000 km2 are the total area of the UK.
60 mln people are the population of the UK.
1884 is the year when the Greenwich Royal Observatory became the official starting point
for every time zone.
1,344 m above the sea level are the highest peak, Ben Nevis.
10-20 degrees Centigrade are the temperature in summer.
2. General Information. True or false?
1) The UK is thrice smaller than Spain or France. FALSE
2) The UK comprises four countries. TRUE
3) The Prime Meridian became the official starting point for every time zone in the XX
century. FALSE
4) Essex is often called “The Garden of England'. FALSE
5) The flora in southern countries is richer than in the UK. TRUE
6) The fauna of the British Isles is the same that of European mainland. TRUE
7) Sherwood Forest is the biggest in Great Britain. FALSE
3. Seas, rivers, lakes & mountains. Choose the right answer
1) There is … between Ireland and Great Britain.
a) the Irish Sea
b) the North Sea;
c) the English Channel.
2) The seas around Britain are … .
a) deep and good for diving
b) shallow and good for fishing
c) very cold and not suitable for navigation
3) Swan Upping is the ceremony which is connected with … .
a) catching the swans for a tasty ceremonial dish
b) catching and checking the health of the swans
c) the swans’ flying away to the south
4) The highest peak of Great Britain is …
a) Ben Nevis
b) Snowdon
c) the Cheviot Hills
5) The climate in the UK is mild and moderate because of … .
a) the influence of the Arctic Ocean
b) its mountain chains prevention from cold winds
c) a warm ocean current
Keys: 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – b, 4 – a, 5 – c.
4. The fauna. Right or Wrong
Right: bear, deer, wolf, fox, otter, seal, badger, Robin Redbreast
Wrong: giraffe, panda, kangaroo, elephant and tiger
5. The Flora. Write the names of the plants
ELM
BIRCH
OAK
PINE
ASH
BEECH
HEATHER
6. Can you guess..? People & places. Pair Work
– Can you guess who it is?
– Of course. It’s W. Shakespeare. What is he?
– As I know he is the greatest poet & playwright. Where was he born?
– To my mind W. S. was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. Where is it situated?
– In my opinion this small town is situated on the tributary of the Severn.
– You are absolutely right!
– Can you guess what it is?
– Certainly. From my point of view it’s the Greenwich Royal Observatory. Where is it
located?
– As I remember it is located near London. What is it famous for?
– If I’m not mistaken, in 1884 it became an official starting point for every time
zone.
– That’s right!
– Can you guess what it is?
– Sure. To my mind it’s Ben Nevis. Where is it situated?
– As I know it’s situated in the Grampians, in Scotland. What is it famous for?
– In my opinion Ben Nevis is the highest mountain of GB.
– I fully agree with you.
– Can you guess what it is?
– No doubt, it’s the Lake District. Where is it situated?
– To my mind it’s situated in the north-west of England. Do you know what this place
is famous for?
– First it’s the most favourite resorts & second it’s a historical place for
English literature. Am I right?
– Yes, you’re. I’d like to mention it’s a beautiful part of England with lakes,
valleys & hills.
– Can you guess who it is?
– Certainly. It’s Robin Hood. What is he?
– As I know he’s a legendary hero and he was a tall, strong man. What is he famous
for?
– In my opinion Robin was a great rebel who fought for his people & freedom of the
country.
– I absolutely agree with you. He lived in Sherwood Forest with his merry men.
– Can you guess what it is?
– If I’m not mistaken, it’s the Loch Ness. What is it famous for?
– From my point of view this lake is famous for its monster which is called Nessie.
Where is the – lake situated?
– To my mind it’s situated in Scotland, in the north of GB.
– You are absolutely right.
– Can you guess what it is?
– Sure. It’s one of the most wonderful gardens. What is often called the Garden of
England?
– In my opinion Kent is because it’s the largest fruit producer. Where is it located?
– As I remember it’s located in the southern part of GB which
is known for its best soil.
– That’s it.
– Can you guess who it is?
– Of course. It’s W.Wordsworth. What is he?
– As I know he is the greatest poet & the founder of the Lake School. Do you know
what it is?
– To my mind it’s a group of poets the majority of whom lived in the Lake District.
– You are absolutely right!
IV. Relaxation:
– Why don’t we have a rest for some minute? Let’s relax, shall we?
– Listen to the music “The Wind of Britain”.
V. Presentation:
1. It’s incorrect to call the inhabitants of the UK the British. Have you got any ideas?
2. Listening
3. Answer the questions:
1. What four main nationalities inhabit the UK?
2. What do they make up?
3. How many people live in cities?
4. What language does British law recognize?
5. What country is bilingual?
6. What is Cockney?
4. Work on the vocabulary:
inhabitant (inhabit) – a person who lives in or occupies a place
ancestor – a person, typically one more remote than a grandparent
urban – relating to a town or city
heritage – property that is or may be inherited
literary – concerning the writing, study, or content of literature
VII. Homework:
ESC, 15-16:
learn new words,
listen & repeat,
retell the text.
VIII. Evaluation: Marks & Conclusions
1. What did you like at the lesson?
2. What was difficult for you?
3. Whose answer was the best?
4. What is your opinion about your own answer?
IX. Listen to the poem
Well, let’s listen to a wonderful poem & imagine we’re in the Lake District.
I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth.
I wandered lonely as a cloud
That floats on high o'er vales and hills,
When all at once I saw a crowd,
A host, of golden daffodils;
Beside the lake, beneath the trees,
Fluttering and dancing in the breeze.
Continuous as the stars that shine
And twinkle on the Milky Way,
They stretched in never-ending line
Along the margin of a bay:
Ten thousand saw I at a glance,
Tossing their heads in sprightly dance.
The waves beside them danced; but they
Out-did the sparkling waves in glee:
A poet could not but be gay,
In such a jocund company:
I gazed-and gazed-but little thought
What wealth the show to me had brought.
For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills,
And dances with the daffodils.