Урок – викторина «День Святого Валентина»
для учащихся 8-х классов
Цель урока:
Повышение межкультурной грамотности и образовательного уровня учащихся.
Задачи урока:
Учебные:
- познакомить с традициями Англии;
- познакомить с историей праздника «День Святого Валентина»;
- отработать ЛЕ в упражнениях разного вида;
- закрепить знания грамматического материала;
- формировать навыки и умения монологической речи.
Воспитательные:
- повысить интерес к изучению английского языка;
- воспитывать уважение к культуре страны изучаемого языка;
- расширить кругозор и словарный запас учащихся.
Развивающие:
- развить творческие способности учащихся и интерес к предмету;
- развить навыки и умения активной работы учащихся.
Предварительное домашнее задание:
1. Выучить стихотворения на английском языке.
2. Найти и уметь рассказать информацию о том, как встречают “День святого Валентина” в разных странах.
Используемое оборудование и материалы:
Музыкальный проигрыватель, раздаточный материал (приложения 1-5).
Ход мероприятия:
Учитель: Dear guests! Dear boys and girls! Today we are going to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day.
Учитель приветствует учеников.
Учитель:
My Valentine
Valentine’s is near
Just wishing you were here.
You will always be near,
My heart will never be the same.
Beneath my skin, my soul lies waiting for you.
Everyday I think of you I feel blue.
Never give up hope
Remembering the first kiss.
All I ask is to be with you
And for you to be my Valentine.
For I will always cherish your heart in mine!
It’s a very beautiful poem, isn’t it? What other poems devoted to St. Valentine ’s day do you know?
Учащиеся читают наизусть стихотворения (приложение 1). Слова стихотворений распределяются между учащимися за неделю до урока.
Учитель:
Answer the questions of the Valentine’s Day Quiz.
Учащимся необходимо ответить на вопросы.
a. How do you spell the 14th?
b. What colour is popular?
c. What shape is popular?
d. What kind of mail is most often sent?
e. What kind of candy is most often given?
f. What greeting is often said on this day?
g. Is Valentine's Day a public holiday?
h. Personal columns have a lot of messages of love on this day. Where are personal columns found?
What do you know about the history of this holiday?
Учащимся предлагается рассказать об истории происхождения праздника.
Учитель:
No one really knows the real origin of it. There are many legends. According to one this day is connected with an ancient Roman Festival called Lupercalia. This was on February, 15 to honor the patron of husbandry.
The next story tells us that St. Valentine was a priest who would marry young couples secretly when the Roman Emperor Claudius II forbade marriages believing that single men were better soldiers.
Учитель:
There’re many symbols of Valentine’s Day.
Учитель просит учащихся назвать символы праздника.
Учитель:
Listen to the stories about some of them.
Учащиеся рассказывают о символах дня Святого Валентина. Рассказ сопровождается показом символов (приложение 2).
Ученик 1:
Heart. Emotions are feelings such as love, happiness, anger, or fear. A long time ago people believed that all the emotions were found in the heart. In later years they thought only the emotion of love was connected with the heart. The heart is still a symbol of love and because of this; it is also a symbol of Valentine’s Day.
Red Rose. The rose was the favorite flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Red is a color that stands for strong feelings. That is why the red rose is a flower of love.
Ribbons. Ribbons go back to the days when ladies gave ribbons to their favorite knights when they went to war.
Ученик 2:
Lace. Lace comes from a Latin word; it means “to catch”. Lace was supposed to catch the heart of a loved one. Lace is a pretty fabric made by weaving together fine threads. Hundreds of years ago women carried lace handkerchiefs. A man nearby might pick it up and return it to her. Sometimes a woman might see a man she wanted to meet. She might drop her lace handkerchief on purpose to encourage romance. Soon people thought of romance when they thought of lace. They began using paper lace to decorate chocolate boxes and Valentine cards.
Ученик 3:
Gloves. Years ago when a man proposed marriage to a woman he asked “for her hand”. The hand became the symbol of marriage and love. Soon gloves also became a symbol of love.
Rings. In some countries men and women exchange rings when they became engaged or marry. Two or three hundred years ago Valentine’s Day was a popular day for giving an engagement ring. The ring usually had stone or jewel set in it. Diamonds are common in today engagement rings.
Love knots. A love knot is a series of winding and interlacing loops with no beginning and no end. It is a symbol of endless love. People made love knots from ribbon or drew them on paper. Often, a message was written on the love knot. The message had no beginning or end. It could be repeated endlessly.
Ученик 4:
Love birds and Doves. Lovebirds are colorful parrots found in Africa. Most have red bills. They are called love birds because they sit closely together in pairs. Doves were thought to be favorite birds of Venus. They remain with the same mates all their lives. The males and females both care for their babies. As these birds are symbols of loyalty and love they are also symbols of Valentine’s Day.
Cupid. Son of Venus, goddess of love. He could cause people to fall in love by piercing them with one of his magic arrows.
Учитель:
Another story tells us about St. Valentine who was a good friend to children. He was against the Roman Gods and that is why he was put in prison. When he was imprisoned the children brought him loving letters. It was on February, 14.
Some people think that is why we give friendly and loving messages to each other on this day. Written valentines began in the 15th century. Paper valentines were especially popular in England. For a long time valentines were made by hand, but at the beginning of the 19th century factories began to make valentines. They were black and white pictures. Some of them were painted by workers in the factory. But most people bought pictures and did their own paintings.
(Учащимся демонстрируются примеры поздравлений (приложение 3). Они читают их и переводят).
Now you can sign your own valentines and present them to your classmates.
(Ведущий просит учащихся подписать открытки, которые учащиеся принесли с собой).
Are you ready with their Valentine cards? Please, present them to your classmates. Thanks a lot!
(Учащиеся обмениваются открытками. Можно устроить конкурс на лучшую открытку).
Учитель:
Different games are very popular at Valentine parties. Now let’s play special games!
Ведущий предлагает учащимся принять участие в конкурсах (приложение 4).
Учитель:
Our lesson has come to the end. What a lovely lesson it was!
Thank you for all your compliments, smiles, presents and poems!
Учитель благодарит учащихся за активное участие в уроке.
Звучит мелодия песни “I just call to say I love you” Стиви Уандера.
Перед началом урока детям раздаются слова песни (приложение 5). Желающие могут подпевать.
Все: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Приложение 1
Ученик 1:
My Valentine
by Mary Catherine Parsons
I have a little valentine
That someone sent to me
It’s pink and white
And red and blue,
And pretty as can be.
Forget – me – nots are on the edge,
And tiny roses, too, and
Such a lovely piece of lace,
The very palest blue.
And in the centre there is a heart.
As red as red can be!
And on it’s written
All in gold, “To you,
With Love, From Me.”
Ученик 2:
My Love
After so many years of loving you,
After so many things we've been through,
Still I couldn't find the reason,
Tell me why am I in so much love with you?
The day you left me,
My eyes couldn't stop crying.
The day I lost you,
A day didn't go I had pray for dying.
Come back my love,
Someone's still waiting for you.
Come back my love,
Someone will always wait for you.
Ученик 3:
Friends Forever
Are we friends,
Are we not.
You told me once, but I forgot.
So tell me now and tell me true,
So I can say I'm here for you.
And if I die before you do,
I'll go to heaven and wait for you.
I'll give the angels back their wings,
And risk the loss of everything.
Just to prove my friendship is true,
Just to have a friend like you.
Ученик 4:
You've Touched My Heart
You've given me a reason
For smiling once again,
You've filled my life with peaceful dreams
and you've become my closest friend.
You've shared your heartfelt secrets
And your trust you've given me,
You showed me how to feel again
To laugh, and love, and see.
If life should end tomorrow
And from this world I should part,
I shall be forever young
For you have touched my heart
Ученик 5:
If Valentine's Day Did Not Exist
If Valentines Day did not exist,
No flowers, gifts or cards,
We'd search to find another way
To send you our regards.
We must communicate to you
Appreciation and respect,
Hoping our heartfelt message
Has a warm and good effect.
But Valentine's Day is here again,
So we send this poem to say:
You're extraordinary, special, rare;
Happy Valentine's Day!
Ученик 6:
I Want to be Your Valentine
Oh precious oh precious please be mine
I want to be your Valentine
I’ll do anything to be your rose
I want to be the Valentine you chose
Hold my hand and don’t let go
Open your heart and feel our love grow
Lock me in your heart just for a day
Feeling your love while reality fades away
I’ll wait year after year
Crying and sobbing tear after tear
Oh precious oh precious please be mine
I want to be your Valentine!
Приложение 2
St. Valentine’s Day Symbols
Приложение 3
Valentine’s Day messages
It’s a good day for thinking about you And a good day for telling you, too, That the best kinds of Valentine wishes Are coming especially for you! Happy Valentine’s Day!!!” “A Valentine especially meant To bring a warm “Hello” And tell you That you’re thought about more often than you know! Hope your day is wonderful!” “Wishing you a heart full of happiness today! Happy Valentine’s day!”
Love isn't a decision, it's a feeling. If we could decide who to love, then, Life would be much simpler, but then less magical. Happy Valentine’s Day! Leave it once it'll be left forever, Get it once it'll be yours forever, It's nothing but LOVE, LOVE only once and you'll be loved forever. Happy Valentine’s Day! Sweeter than the candies Lovelier than the red roses More huggable than soft toys That's what you're Here's wishing you a Valentine ’s Day, That's as special as you're. | It still seems like magic Everytime I remember How love softly touched our hearts Bringing in together I love you! Happy Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Day is a day of love. No one gives me more love than U. U brighten up my Each day! U deserve my undying love! Will U Be my Valentine? I'm with you reading this, Looking at your eyes and your lips, Touching your lips softly with my fingertips. Making love to you in every kiss. Love is a miracle, sweet as can be That will always remain a complete mystery. For though it is something that's centuries old It cannot be purchased for silver or gold. You're in my thoughts and in my heart Wherever I may go On Valentine's Day I'd like to say I care more than you know. Let's share the world The sea is for you, and waves are for me. The sky is for you, and stars are for me. The sun is for you, and light is for me. Everything is for you, and you are for me. |
Приложение 4
Для выполнения упражнений учащимся выдаётся раздаточный материал. Учащиеся делятся на команды.
I. Make up the words.
Учащимся необходимо составить слова из букв. Буквы написаны на доске.
1. aethVlnie
2. eruyFbar
3. traeh
4. siks
5. dre
6. nydac
7. taeloccho
8. ceornam
9. idpcu
10. traeheewst
II. Find out the phrases or words that don’t belong:
Учащимся необходимо определить лишние слова.
1. Humorous a. serious; b. funny; c. light - hearted; ic. 2. Affection a. a hug; b. a kiss; c. holding hands; d. anger 3. Merchant a. customer; b. salesperson; c. seller; d. florist 4. Feelings a. love; b. anger; с. homework; d. happiness panion a. a person; b. a friend; c. a car; d. a roommate | 6. Festival a. a party; b. a celebration; c. a funeral; d. a parade 7. Sweetheart a. a boy friend; b. enemy; c. wife; d. husband 8. Spouse a. husband; b. mate; c. parent; d. wife 9. Decorations a. paper heats; b. flowers; c. pictures; d. dresses 10. Romance a. relationship; b. affair; c. love; d. fight |
III. Valentine’s Day Quiz
Учащимся необходимо заполнить пропуски в предложениях.
Valentine's Day _____ on February 14th.
a. celebrates
b. had celebrated
c. is celebrated
d. celebrated
Cupid is the most famous ___ of Valentine.
a. symbol
b. sign
c. motif
d. hint
It's known that this mischievous ___ child shoots darts of desire and make men fall deeply in love.
a. swinged
b. wigged
c. winged
d. winded
The ___ of Saint Valentine's Day had its origin in a belief that birds began to pair on February 14th.
a. costume
b. habitat
c. custom
d. customer
The festival became associated with the ___ day of two Roman martyrs, both named St. Valentine, who lived in the 3rd century.
a. fast
b. feast
c. feature
d. fist
Valentine's Day became the date for exchanging love letters and sending lovers' ___.
a. tolls
b. tools
c. trots
d. tokens
St. Valentine has been regarded as the ___ saint of lovers.
a. patrol
b. patron
c. patroness
d. patronal
Today's celebration of Valentine's Day ___ of a tradition that began in the Roman Empire.
a. grew out
b. grew up
c. grew
d. grown up
The cards, known as valentines, are often ___ with hearts to symbolize love.
a. desired
b. signed
c. derived
d. designed
Roses are the most common flowers given ___ this occasion.
a. on
b. in
c. after
d. under
IV. Fill in the blanks with the words.
Учащиеся должны заполнить по смыслу пропуски в предложениях.
St. Valentine’s Day
February, 14 is (1)………… It is the day for sweethearts. It is the day when (2) …………… and girls, (3) ……………… and neighbours, husbands and (4) ……………….. exchange greetings of love and (5) ………………….. On this day you can (6) ……………. cards in shops or you can make (7) ……………. yourselves. You may write, “I (8) ………….. you”, “Will you be my (9) ……………?” On this day millions of people (10) ……………..valentines to those whom they love.
V. Find the Russian proverbs.
Учащимся предлагается подобрать вспомнить русские пословицы, соответствующие английским.
1. Love is blind.
2. Love laughs at locks myths.
3. Love will find a way.
4. Love me little, love me long.
5. Love me, love my dog.
6. Love of money is the root of all evil.
7. All is fair in love and war.
Приложение 5
I just called to say I love you
Steve Wonder
No New Year’s day to celebrate,
No chocolate covered candy hearts to give away.
No first of spring,
No song to sing,
In fact here's just another ordinary day.
No April rain,
No flowers bloom,
No wedding Saturday within the month of June.
But what it is?
Is something true?
Made up of these three words
That I must say to you.
I just called to say
I love you.
I just called to say
How much I care.
I just called to say
I love you.
And I mean it from the bottom of my heart.
No summer's high,
No warm July,
No harvest moon to light one tender August night.
No autumn breeze,
No falling leaves,
Not even time for birds to fly to southern skies.
No libra sand,
No Halloween,
No giving thanks to all the Christmas joy You Bring.
But what it is?
Though old so new
To fill your heart
Like no three words could ever do.
