The USA

Lesson:

School: Gymnasium 132

Date: 10.03.20

Teacher’s name: Baigazinova S.S.

Class: 6

Number present:

absent:

Theme:

The USA.

Learning objectives that this lesson is contributing to

1) communicative - (to revise language and speech material on the theme “The USA” and put it into the practice, to develop speaking and reading skills)

2) educational – (to enlarge pupils’ outlook, to present knowledge about the culture of the country of the studied language, to develop the ability of sharing opinion, expression of thoughts)

3) developing – (to develop pupils’ cognitive mechanisms, to teach pupils to work in groups, to increase their intellectual level)

Learning objectives

8.1.1.1-use speaking and listening skills to solve problems creatively and cooperatively in groups

8.1.1.3-respect differing points of view

8.1.1.8-develop intercultural awareness through reading and discussion

Language objectives:

All learners will be able to: listen and understand the main idea of the tasks.

Most learners will be able to: answer questions during the lesson. Some learners will be able to: use new vocabulary actively, give own opinion and speak on the given topic.

Key words and phrases: state, the USA, South, North, West, East

Useful classroom language for dialogue/writing: I think…; In my opinion…; I agree with/disagree with…; I would like to say…;

Previous learning:

The states of the USA.

PLAN

Planned timing

Planned activities

Resources

Teacher’s activity

Pupils’ activity

Start

Org. moment: (5 min)

Warm-up: ( 7 min)

Vocabulary

The teacher:”Good morning, pupils! How are you today? I am very glad to see you at our lesson today because we have an unusual lesson-a competition. You will show our guests your knowledge of the United States of America. There will be three teams at the lesson. I hope the competition will be interesting.”

The teacher:”I have some points for you. 1 point and 2 points. If you are faster and give a good answer you’ll get 2 points. If you are a little bit slower than other group, but you have a good answer you’ll get 1 point. And if you don’t give any answers you’ll get 0 point. At the end of the competition you’ll count all your points that you’ll receive. The winner will be the team with the biggest number of points.”

(The teacher shows cards with points)

The teacher:” Let’s start our competition and introduce our teams to each other and our guests.”

The teacher:”What is the name of your team? What is your name? And what is yours?”

The teacher:”The first group is … ; The second group is … ; The third group is … “

The teacher:”Firstly, let’s play the game “Crossword”. I think all of you know how to play this game. Here you have definitions and you should write appropriate words.”

(The teacher gives handouts)

Answers:

1)Slavery- the system of owning people as slaves.

2)To vest- to give power or right.

3)Suffrage- the right to vote.

4)To govern- to control and manage.

5)Nickname- an informal name that your friend or family call you, that is not your real Name.

6)Evolution- the way in which smth. gradually changes.

7)Territory- an area of land controlled by a country, leader, or army.

8)Constitution- a set of basic laws or principles for a country, that describes the rights and duties of its citizens.

9)Widespread- happening in many places or affecting many people.

10)Dissatisfaction- the annoyed feeling that smth. is not what you expected.

(The teacher use ppt in order to show answers)

Pupils greet the teacher.

Pupils Listen to the teacher.

Pupils give names to their groups.

Pupils play the game “Crossword”.

points

handouts, computer, ppt

Main body

(5 min)

(4 min)

(3 min)

(3 min)

(5 min)

The teacher:”What associations do you have when you hear the word “The USA”? Here is for you papers, please, draw or write down all associations which you have.”

(The teacher shows a paper with the word ”The USA” on it)

The teacher:”Now let’s watch one video about the USA.”

The teacher:”Did you like this video? What have you learnt from this video?”

The teacher:”You know, America has a lot of different places of interest. It is famous for its monuments, well-known buildings and other sights. The next task is to match these words with its meanings.”

(The teacher gives handouts)

Answers:

Disneyland is a large amusement park for children in Southern California created by the American film producer Walt Disney in 1955.

The White House is the official home of the President of the USA where he works and lives.

The Statue of Liberty is the symbol of freedom in America. It is a bronze figure (almost 46 meters high) of a woman holding up a torch, on Liberty Island in New York Harbor which is a gift from the French government sent to America in 1884.

“The Pencil” is the name of the tall column in Washington, D.C., that is the Washington Monument built in honor of the first President of the USA.

Congress – is the parliament of the USA which has its seat in the Capitol.

Harlem is considered to be the poorest district in New York where mainly Afro – Americans live.

Hollywood is associated with the US film industry. It is situated not far from Los Angeles. It is the world – famous center of films.

The Empire State Building is one of the tallest buildings in the world (381 meters high) in New York City. It is a skyscraper.

The teacher:”Well done, thank you.”

The teacher:”Now I am going to give you a list of some names of states, countries, and you should write “Yes” if it is the state of America, “No” if it is not the state of America.

(The teacher gives handouts)

Kansas, Madagascar, Libya, San Francisco, Chile, Los Angeles, Cuba, New York, Mexico, Canada, Bolivia, California, Argentina, Alaska, Florida, Hawaii, Texas, New Mexico, Morocco, New Orleans, Kenya, Washington, Chicago.

The teacher:”Let’s check. How many mistakes do you have?”

The teacher:”Your last task is to choose 1 correct answer.”

(The teacher gives handouts)

“The USA”

Choose 1 correct answer.

1.Where does the President of the United States live and work?

a)In Congress

b)In The White House

c)In The Pentagon

2.Which is the biggest state in the USA?

a)Texas

b)California

c)Alaska

3.How many States are there in the USA?

a)48

b)52

c)50

4.Who was the first president of the USA?

a)George Washington

b)Abraham Lincoln

c)Ulysses Grant

5.In which city is Hollywood?

a)New York

b)San Francisco

c)Los Angeles

6.Why do the Americans celebrate the 4-th of July?

a)The first moon landing

b)Declaration of Independence

c)The end of the American Civil War

7.What is the nickname of New York?

a)Big Apple

b)Big City

c)Big Jack

8.By whom was the first American car made?

a)By Smith

b)By Ford

c)By Ivanov

9.On what holiday do children say “Trick or treat! Money or eat!”?

a)On Christmas

b)On New Year

c)On Halloween

10.Who is the head of state in the USA?

a)The British Monarch

b)The President

c)The prime Minister

11.America was discovered by:

a)Christopher Columbus

b)George Washington

c)The Native Americans

12.Now the President of the USA is:

a)Donald Tramp

b)Margaret Thatcher

c)Barack Obama

13.The capital of the USA is:

a)Washington

b)New York

c)Los Angeles

14.What river is not in the USA?

a)the Mississippi

b)the Missouri

c)the Thames

15.Where is the Statue of Liberty?

a)in New York

b)in Washington

c)in  Boston

16.The American flag has:

a)fifty stripes

b)thirty stripes

c)thirteen stripes

17.In size the United States of America is:

a)the second in the world

b)the fourth in the world

c)the first in the world

Group work.

Pupils watch the video.

Pupils answer the questions.

Pupils work in groups. They match words with their descriptions.

Group work.

Pupils choose 1 correct answer.

handouts

Computer, video

handouts

handouts

Handouts, computer, ptt

End

Marks (2 min)

Homework (3 min)

Reflection (3min)

The teacher:” Our competition is over. Let’s count your points of the game. Who has more points? The team “…” is the winner. The excellent marks for you. The team “…” and “…” have also worked well. Your marks are…”

The teacher:” Your homework will be to answer the question: Do you want to go to the United States of America? Why or why not? Write 10 big sentences.”

The teacher:”Did you like this competition? Was it easy or difficult for you?

(The teacher gives handouts)

The teacher:”Please write your marks for this lesson.”

The teacher:”Thank you for your work. The lesson is over! Good-bye!”

Pupils open their diaries and write the task for the next lesson.

Pupils answer and ask questions if they have.

Additional information

Differentiation-how do you plan to give more support? How do you plan to challenge the more able learners?

Assessment-how are you planning to check learners’ learning?

Cross-curricular links

Health and safety check

ICT links

Values links

If I have extra time, I will give them this task:

Make the word combinations.

Answers:

Chrismas tree, Liberty Bell, George Washington, United States of America, The Statue of Liberty, War for Independence, Santa Claus, Boston Tea Party, Independence Day, Christopher Columbus.

By asking questions, by doing given exercises .

History. Geography

Reflection:

Were the lesson objectives/learning objectives realistic?

What did the learners learn today?

What was the learning atmosphere like?

Did my planned differentiation work well?

Did I stick to timing? What changes did I make from my plan and why?

Summary evaluation

What two things went really well (consider both teaching and learning)?

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What two things would have improved the lesson (consider both teaching and learning)?

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2.

What have I learned from this lesson about the class or individuals that will inform my next lesson?

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