Урок английского языка на тему "A Vital Part of Our Daily Life". 11-й класс

Цели урока.

Познавательный аспект – знакомство с мнениями людей о мобильных телефонах.

Развивающий аспект – развитие способности к обобщению, развитие логичности и доказательности.

Воспитательная цель - формирование уважительного отношения к мнению другого человека, потребности в высказывании своего собственного мнения.

Учебный аспект – совершенствование речевых навыков: развитие умения читать с разными стратегиями.

Сопутствующая задача – развитие умения решать проблему, поставленную на уроке.

Речевой материал:

Продуктивный: vital – жизненно важный; invaluable - бесценный; to addict – зависеть от; an addiction - зависимость; an addict – зависимый человек; essential – необходимый; junk – хлам, ненужная вещь.

Рецептивный:  vibrate; voicemail; ringer.

Конструкций для выражения функций согласия и несогласия: 

Аgreeing  (That’sright. I also think so.)

Disagreeing (On the contrary…, It is said that…, I think, it is absolutely right/ wrong to…)

Оборудование: компьютер, мультимедийный проектор, экран, магнитофон или колонки к компьютеру.

Ход урока

1. Организационный момент. Сообщение темы урока и его задач

T: There are a great number of technological advances that make our life easier every day. Computers, mobile phones, CD players, and other appliances and gadgets have become commonplace. I am sure that many of these technological toys have become popular and essential for you and members of your families. They can make our everyday life easier, give information faster and keep us connected with friends and family.

Today we are going to speak about a mobile phone, one of the gadgets that have changed the lives of many people greatly.

So the objective of our work is to decide which of the following statements is true to you

1. We cannot live without mobiles. They are a vital part of our life. We have become mobile addicts.

2. People can do without mobiles. Mobiles are junk things. They are not so invaluable.

3. It depends. Mobiles can be extremely useful in some situations.

2. Фонетичекая зарядка

T: Today we are going to use some new words. Look through the list of new words and read them according the transcription paying attention to their meanings.

(Новые слова с транскрипцией демонстрируются на экране. Учащиеся по очереди читают вслух слова.)

vital – жизненно важный; 

invaluable - бесценный; 

essential – необходимый;

a handset – телефонная трубка;

to addict – зависеть от;

 an addiction - зависимость;

an addict – зависимый человек;

appropriate – подходящий, соответствующий;

junk – хлам, ненужная вещь.

3. Речевая зарядка

T: During the last lesson you told me about gadgets and appliances you can’t do without. Look at the pictures of the things that were mentioned. What do we use each appliance/gadget for? Use the following phrases to make the sentences

• wash dishes
• cook food
• keep food and drinks cool
• watch films and entertain oneself
• iron clothes
• vacuum up dust

(Изображения предметов и фразы проецируются на экран. Учащиеся образуют фразы с использованием заданных фраз.)

P1: We use a fridge to keep food and drinks cool.

P2: We use a cooker to cook food.

4. Аудирование текста “Some Facts from the History of Mobile phones” c целью поиска конкретной информации

T: Technological changes are common nowadays and we get used to some appliances and gadgets rather quickly. We can’t imagine our life without them. Listen to a short text and say

• how long has a mobile phone been around
• who has invented a mobile phone
• what the first portable hand set looked like

A mobile phone (also known as a wireless phone, cell phone, or cellular telephone) is an electronic device used for mobile voice or data communication.

The first real mobile telephone call was made on April 3, 1973 in the USA. As soon as his invention was complete, the scientist Dr. Martin Cooper, tested his modern mobile handset by calling a rival scientist to announce his success.

The world's first portable cell phone, the DynaTAC was known as "the brick". It was introduced in the US at Motorola. The phone was a foot long, weighed two pounds, and cost $4,000. It was not until 1983 that the first commercial cell phone system was launched in Chicago by Ameritech Mobile Communications and mobile phones became available to the public.

(Аудио вариант текст начитан учителем, записан с помощью диктофона и предъявляется ученикам через звуковоспроизводящую аппаратуру. Можно предъявить текст, прочитав “в живую”.)

5. Работа в группах

T: Some people think that mobile phones are one of the most remarkable inventions ever of the Mankind. The usage of mobile phones has greatly changed our lifestyle. Nowadays a mobile phone is absolutely inseparable from a person's daily life though there are a lot of disadvantages.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using mobile phones? Each pair will have a set of sentences about mobile phones. Divide the sentences into two groups – advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones.

Учитель раздаёт каждой группе учащихся разрезанный набор утверждений о сотовых телефонах. Учащиеся в группах читают предложения и принимают решение, в какую категорию отнести данное высказывание. Учитель проверяет выполнение задания, спрашивая одну из групп. При наличии ошибок, учащиеся исправляют их на правильные варианты, используя речевые функции несогласия.

6. Чтение текста с целью поиска конкретной информации

T: People from different countries have different opinions on using the mobile phones in some situations.

You will read what people say about mobile phones. Fill in the gaps with the appropriate numbers of texts. You can use each number more than once.

1) Read the texts and find a person/persons who:

• thinks that a mobile phone affects people’s health _____
• mobile phones are extremely helpful in emergency _____
• is sure that a mobile phone is dangerous while driving ____
• hates people using mobile phones in public places ______
• believes that a person with a mobile phone feels respectable and self-confident ____.

Daniel Parks , U.S.

I think that there is a right time, and a wrong time to use your mobile phone. Anyway, I believe that they are NOT to be used while driving. One site said that talking on a mobile phone while driving had the same results of drunk driving accidents!

Also I think it is very rude to be in a public place and start yakking on your phone! Once I was in the doctor’s office, and as you all know, they are kept very quiet; and this woman's cell phone starts ringing. She decides "I'll let it ring and drive people nuts!" After what seemed a million rings, she starts to yak and talk on her little "toy", annoying everyone. She then leaves and goes, to everyone's disbelief, to the little hallway where everyone can still hear her loud and clear! If you ask me, it's disgusting!!!

Amber, Canada

Yeah, well I think mobile phones rock. I mean yeah, maybe SOME people get into car accidents, but why should I care, I mean I'm only 14. So, I don't really have to care about that just yet. But mobiles are great, and they have saved people's lives, I mean have you heard about all these people who pull over and call 911 because someone got in a car accident and they need help? DUH!!!!! So yeah, that helps a lot and plus like everyone has mobile phones, what's the big deal?

Danielle Franks, U.S.

Mobile phone has been rapidly growing for several years. It has convenience. It changes people’s lifestyle. Even though I think that we shouldn’t use it often. My reasons are as follows. First, according to the research the mobile causes brain disease if people often use it. If people contact it for long time, its electric waves influence people badly. Second, students should use it only after school. A mobile phone sound distracts students during the lesson and can interfere with order in the class. Third, we can see the person talk loudly using a mobile phone in public. I think it is rude. So when you use your mobile phone you should lower your voice. To sum up, although a mobile phone can bring convenience, it can be harmful to us.

Kaye Evangelista from the Phillipines

A mobile phone has saved my life! When my car broke down, I called for help. I don’t use my phone when I'm driving, and if I need to talk, I pull over or use the speakerphone. If you don’t like mobile phones, keep it to yourself. Everyone has a right to their opinions though.

Adil from Algeria

I think a lot of people have cell phone conversations in public on purpose so that they can get a certain status - but anyone who had any identity would not have to do such a silly thing to feel important. To me they are off-putting, very rude. I think mobiles should only be used in emergencies and not distract others.

Annessa from the U.S.

I live in a very high populated city, Austin, Texas that has a booming economy because of a strong high-tech industry. As a result people in my city have become absolutely obsessed with acquiring as many technological toys and items as possible. Mobile phones have become the most favorite ones to get. I think too many people own and use mobile phones. These people are out of control with their phones. I work at a small grocery store as a retail clerk. I've dealt with numerous customers who are simultaneously talking on their cell phones. I mean their behaviour is rude and unnecessary.

Kiana from Hawaii

Mobile phones (especially expensive ones) are just status symbols for insecure people to make them feel important. The only reason people have them is because "everyone" else has one, and they need to compete with those other people. It's the American 'keeping up with the Jones'. Cell phones should not be used while driving or public places such as restaurants. I have been to a fine restaurant with my girlfriend and it is annoying to hear a ring go off. It is further annoying when the "toy user" talks louder (so he can get attention) on his toy.

2) What is your opinion on mobile phones? Have a talk with your partner. Speak for about 1-2 minutes.

7. Отработка грамматики

T: Sometimes, people talking on cell phones forget that they are around other people and pretend they are just chatting at home.

1) Below are some rules for talking on your cell phone. Put the verbs in brackets in the right form.

Mobile phone etiquette

• You cannot call someone’s mobile phone at any time. 1 ___ (call) too early in the morning or too late at night.
• If you are going somewhere where it is quiet, such as church, the movies, a restaurant, or for dinner at a friend’s house, 2 ___ (set) the ringer as low as possible or put your phone on vibrate.
• 3 ___ (turn) your phone off at school. Some schools may even take your phone away if it is used during school hours.
• 4 ___ (answer) your phone if it is not appropriate. Decide whether or not it is OK to answer your phone, or if you should let it go to voicemail. If you are talking to someone, let the other call go to voicemail. 
• If it is not appropriate to be on your mobile phone but you are expecting an important call, set the ringer on low or vibrate, and politely excuse yourself when it rings. 5 ___ (explain) that it is an important call, and apologize.
• 6 ___ (shout) into your phone. Not everyone around you needs to know that you are mad at your mom or what time you need to be picked up. Be respectful of those around you.
• If you are around other people when you answer your phone, 7 ___ (move away) and take the call in private. You 8 ___ (need) to involve others in the call.
• 9 ___ (use) your cell phone on an airplane; it can interfere with other electrical equipment on the plane. 
• If you are at home or with your family, 10 ___ (decide) whether or not it is appropriate to talk to your friends. If you are at the dinner table, it is probably not a good idea to answer your mobile phone.
• If you have a camera on your phone 11 ___ (take pictures) of people without first asking their permission.

2) Explain the words in bold.

8. Итоги урока. Оценка работы учащихся на уроке

T: Can you imagine a day in your life without a mobile phone. In three minutes write a few sentences. Read them to the class.

Учитель спрашивает 2-3 учащихся. Учитель и ученики делают вывод о том, чем для каждого из них является сотовый телефон.

Учитель выставляет оценки за выполнение различных заданий.

9. Домашнее задание

Read the text about the early days of the mobile phones in Britain.

Keys:

10. Работа в парах

Advantages: 

• You can carry a mobile phone with you so you don't miss important calls.
• If you are lost, you can call for directions.
• If you are in an accident, you can call the police or ambulance - and if the phone has a camera, you can take pictures of the accident.
• You can listen to music, text or play games when you're bored.
• Most mobile phones have a calculator and a phone book.
• You can use a mobile phone to call your customers or boss if you are running late to a meeting.
• You can surf Internet and connect with the whole world by mobile.
• You can chat and have a video conference.
• You can keep in touch with friends and family.
• It is good for emergencies.
• Employees can keep in touch at all times.
• Customers can contact staff 24/7.
• Phones can have internet connection.
• More work is available with it. 
• They have cameras for making photos.
• You can check your emails.
• Can be used worldwide
• It can fit in your pocket.

Disadvantages:

• Mobile phones can be expensive.
• They can damage your ear. 
• Sometimes your connectivity is poor or limited in some areas (you can't talk underground or on planes).
• People use the phone while they are driving, and this can cause problems.
• They can limit your face to face time with friends and family. 
• They can get you in trouble at school.
• Can be hard to find the right package.
• Can ruin the connection to the computer.
• Staff can abuse their phones if they have internet connection.
• Can be hard for older people to use.
• Because of their smaller size, they can be easy to lose.

11. Чтение

Read the texts and find a person/persons who

• thinks that a mobile phone affects people’s health 3
• mobile phones are extremely helpful in emergency 2, 4
• is sure that a mobile phone is dangerous while driving 1
• hates people using mobile phones in public places 1, 3, 6
• believes that a person with a mobile phone feels respectable and self-confident 5, 7.

12. Грамматика

1) 1. Don’t call. 2. Set 3. Turn. 4. Don’t answer. 5. Explain. 6. Don’t shout. 7. Move away. 8. don’t need. 9. Don’t use. 10. Decide 11. Don’t take.

2) To vibrate - to produce a rhythmical and repeated sound effect

Ringer - something that sounds especially by ringing

A voicemail - a system in which callers can leave recorded messages for you over the telephone

Текст для домашнего задания (выдаётся на отдельном листке).

Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу.

Mobile phones

On New Year’s Day, 1985, Michael Harrison phoned his father, Sir Ernest, to wish him a happy new year. Sir Ernest was chairman of Racal Electronics, the owner of Vodafone, A _______________________.

At the time, mobile phones weighed almost a kilogram, cost several thousand pounds and provided only 20 minutes talktime. The networks themselves were small; Vodafone had just a dozen masts covering London. Nobody had any idea of the huge potential of wireless communication and the dramatic impact

B _______________________.

Hardly anyone believed there would come a day when mobile phones were so popular C _______________________. But in 1999 one mobile phone was sold in the UK every four seconds, and by 2004 there were more mobile phones in the UK than people. The boom was a result of increased competition which pushed prices lower and created innovations in the way that mobiles were sold.

When the government introduced more competition, companies started cutting prices to attract more customers. Cellnet, for example, changed its prices, D _______________________. It also introduced local call tariffs.

The way that handsets themselves were marketed was also changing and it was Finland’s Nokia who made E _______________________. In the late 1990s

Nokia realized that the mobile phone was a fashion item: so it offered interchangeable covers which allowed you to customize and personalize your handset.

The mobile phone industry has spent the later part of the past decade reducing its monthly charge F _______________________, which has culminated in the fight between the iPhone and a succession of touch screen rivals.

1. trying to persuade people to do more with their phones than just call and text

2. that there would be more phones in the UK than there are people

3. and relying instead on actual call charges

4. that mobile phones would have over the next quarter century

5. the leap from phones as technology to phones as fashion items

6. and his son was making the first-ever mobile phone call in the UK

7. the move to digital technology, connecting machines to wireless networks

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