Праздник Christmas
На первом этапе подготовки ребята нарисовали елку, которая и станет игровым полем, украшенную шарами (всего 21) и звездой на верхушке.
Также с ребятами на уроках изучались “Рождественские праздники” (Исп. “EST Teacher’s Holiday Activities KIT” by Elizabeth Claire (Приложение 1), песня “Mary’s boy child” (Приложение 2), а также лингвострановедческий словарь).
На следующем этапе, используя полученные знания, готовились кроссворды, загадки для команд соперников, и номера художественной самодеятельности. И вот, все готово: актовый зал украшен, игровое поле – елка в центре, все участники в карнавальных костюмах. Праздник начался. Команды представили эмблемы и капитанов.
Попеременно бросая кубик, команды двигались к “звезде”, выполняя предложенные задания, за которые начислялись баллы.
Далее приведем перечень заданий для шаров на елке:
1, 8, 15 — Christmas vocabulary (Рисунок 2, 3).
II. YES or NO?
- December 22 is Christmas.
- People decorate their houses.
- It is a time to remember poor people.
- Children write letters to Christopher Columbus.
- People sing Christmas carols.
- On Christmas Eve many peple go to school.
- Children hang up their shoes.
III. Match:
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Sing a song.
(Fill in the gaps. Then sing the song).
Mary’s boy child... was born on Christmas Day.
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Long time ago in Bethlehem, so... says,
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.
Hark, now hear the... sing, a king was born today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
Mary’s boy child Jesus Christ was born on Christmas Day.
While... watch their flocks by night,
They see a bright new shining star,
They hear a choir sing a song, the music seems to come from afar.
Hark, now hear the angels sing, a king... today,
And man will live for evermore, because of Christmas Day.
For a moment the world was aglow, all the... rang out,
There were tears of... and laughter, people shouted:
‘Let everyone now, there is... for all to find peace.’
Oh, my Lord, You sent your son to... us,
Oh, my Lord, Your very self you gave us,
Oh, My Lord, that sin may not enslave us.
And love may reign once more.
3, 10, 17 — crossword (используются кроссворды, приготовленные учащимися на этапе подготовки к празднику).
4, 11, 18 — comparisons (make sentences using words: exciting, bad, happy, fat).
Find a correct mistakes.
Correct the false information about how Christmas is celebrated in the world.
- Holly is an ever green plant with sharp-pointed leaves and white berries.
- Mistletoe is an evergreen plant with small leaves and red berries.
- On Christmas Eve there is a bunch of holly in every house. Under this bunch boys kiss girls.
- Father Christmas brings Christmas Trees to every house.
- Children put a candle on top of the Christmas Tree.
- A Jule Log is a piece of wood which people burn in the fireplace on the 26th of December.
- British children usually get their Christmas presents in their new gloves.
- The highlight of Christmas Dinner is a turkey with a coin inside it.
6, 13, 20 — Christmas party (номера художественной самодеятельности, подготовленные учащимися).
Riddles.
В конце игры подводятся итоги и команды награждаются призами.
В заключение хотелось бы отметить, что проведение лингвострановедческих праздников органически влились в общую систему обучения иностранному языку и являются очень эффективным способом проверки знаний и овладения иностранным языком.
(Ключи для выполнения заданий см. Приложение 3)
Приложение 1
GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS
1. December 25 is Christmas. Christmas is a Christian holiday/ Many other people enjoy Christmas too.
| 2. People decorate their homes.
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3. They decorate Christmas trees.
| 4. People make or buy gifts for their family and friends.
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5. People send Christmas cards.
| 6. It is a time to remember poor people too.
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7. Many people bake cookies for Christmas.
| 8. Children visit Santa Claus in stores. Other children write letters to him.
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Приложение 2.