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Date:
Form: 8-Б
Theme: Celebration of St. Valentine’s day
Objectives:
to enrich pupils’ knowledge about traditions of celebrating of St. Valentine’s Day
to develop communicative skills and ability of oral speech
to stimulate an interest of studying of English language
Equipment: paper hearts, balloons, ribbon, additional tables and other material
PROCEDURE
Teacher.
Today
we are going to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. No one really knows
the 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
Boy 1.The next story tells us that St. Valentine was a priest who would marry young couples secretly when the Roman Emperor Claudius 2 forbade marriages. He believed that single man were better soldiers.
Girl 1. 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.
Boy 1. There’re many symbols of Valentine’s Day. Listen to the stories about some of them.
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.
Girl 1. Ribbons. Ribbons go back to the days when ladies gave ribbons to their favorite knights when they went to war.
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.
Boy 1. 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.
Girl 1. Love knot. 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.
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.
Boy 1. Cupid. Son of Venus, goddess of love. He could cause people to fall in love by piercing them with one of his magic arrows.
St. Valentine’s Day is a Day of love. So many poems were written about love. Let’s listen to some of them.
Pupil 1.
A Valentine is nothing like A chocolate or a rose. For in a week these shall be gone, But Valentines remain.
If love were always sweet to tongue Or fragrant to the nose, Each day would be like Valentine's, And we would go insane.
A Valentine just hangs around Waiting to be kissed Long after special days have passed And every days are here.
So one is wise to choose one well And chocolates to resist. For in the midst of mania It's nice to have one near.
Pupil 2
Beautiful eyes, beautiful face, I'm shy to talk to you. You're the eagle I must watch No matter what I do.
You're the beauty, wild and free, The mistress of my eyes, Rolling through exultant air, Alone in pristine skies.
I would take you for my own Could I but have your wings, Could I but go where night begins And frozen sunlight sings.
Pupil 3
Happy Valentine, my love! All my love is yours. Praised be love that brings us home, Pilgrims to these shores. Yearnings here find harborage; Vanities, sly smiles. All that righteous anger rends, Love here reconciles. Even in the darkness where No bitterness finds rest, Thoughts of you are like a dawn Intent on happiness. Nor would I have so light a heart Except that I am blessed!
Pupil 4
Blessed are those who cherish well their loves! Each enduring love is like a river: Making bloom the land through which it moves, Yielding bounty in exchange for labor. Very few appreciate this treasure, As most desire more while giving less, Liable to miss joy pursuing pleasure, Each dragged into love under duress. Nor does one understand so easily That love requires one to be a lover: Intimate in ways that set one free, Needing for one's sense of self the other, Even as one is oneself an other.
Pupil 5
Love comes through the eyes that see And through the ears that hear, For people are quite beautiful, And words make feelings clear.
Love comes through the hands that touch With unabashed affection, For only skin-to-skin can love Maintain its true direction.
Love comes through the tastes and smells Of fresh and well-cooked food, For in the gift of nourishment Is much else that is good.
But though love comes through senses five, Love comes from the heart, For there resides the greater love Of which ours is a part.
Girl 1
Poems sound so sweet because they are about love and friendship. Now I suggest your watching the play about the princess and you will know what the most precious thing is: the Love or the Gold.
The Princess and the Four Gifts
Characters:
Story-teller
Princess
Her Cousin
King
Herald
Prince of Spades
Prince of Clubs
Prince of Hearts
Prince of Diamonds
Prologue
Story-teller: Once upon a time, in a far country, there lived a king whose daughter was the prettiest princess in the world. Her eyes were like water in a deep lake, her hair was softer then silk, and her skin was whiter then snow. Since childhood the princess had been surrounded only by the things of beauty.
One day the king decided to give his daughter’s hand in marriage to one of the princes of the four neighboring kingdoms. He sent a message there. The message said: “My daughter will marry the prince who brings the gift she likes the most.” (A room in the King’s palace. King, Princess and Cousin are sitting at one end of a long table.)
Scene 1
Princess: What do you think of it, dear?
Cousin: If you ask me, I think that a gift is not everything. If you really want to choose a good man, Watch his manners and how he expresses his feelings.
Princess: Oh, you’re wise.
(Enter Herald)
Herald: The Prince of spades.
(Enter the Prince of spades with a sword and a massive alarm clock under his arm. He bows, comes up to the table and stands in attention.)
Prince of Spades: Oh, most beautiful princess! I’ve won many battles and I’ve come here to fight for you. Let me offer you my heart and sword and also this alarm clock as gift of my love. Whenever you’re in danger, only press this button here, and my soldiers will come to help you. (He clicks his heels, salutes and leaves)
Princess: Oh, father, I’m afraid of this man. He spoke of battles and dangers and fighting!
King: Come, child, there is no danger. The prince is a brave man, the commander of a big army. You’ll be very safe with him.
Cousin :( with a shrug) It’s funny but you won’t use it, I’m afraid, because it is made of plastic and metal.
Princess: I see, I see.
Herald: The Prince of clubs.
(Enter the Prince of Clubs, an absent-minded looking man wearing spectacles, dressed a bit out of date, with a thick old book. He bows clumsily, puts the book on the table, fumbles in his pockets, produces a scroll of paper and begins to read.)
Prince of clubs: My dearest and beloved lady! I can address you only in verse!
My love is strengthened though more weak in seeming I love not less, though less the show appear That love is merchandised whose rich esteeming The owner’s tongue doth publish everywhere.
And here is the ancient Book of Wisdom, my humble present.( Bows low and leaves)
Princess: What a strange man! But he is so polite, and I like his poem. He must be a great poet.
Cousin: Not he! Shakespeare is!
Princess: Oh!
King: Yes, the prince is a very learned man. With him you’ll know everything.
Princess: Do you think, father, that to know everything is necessary for wives?
Herald: The Prince of diamonds.
(Enter the Prince of diamonds, an elegant man, exquisitely dressed, very businesslike and self-assured, with a huge golden box in his hands. He comes straight to the far end of the table and nods slightly.)
Prince of Diamonds: How do you do ladies and gentlemen. I’ve come here to tell you, Sire(to King), that I agree to marry that charming daughter of yours.(To Princess) Here is the gift you asked for.(Puts the box in front of her) It’s for keeping things in. Very useful. Pure gold. Made in my kingdom. High quality. No doubt, you’ll like it. As for the details, we’ll discuss financial questions with your father. See you soon. (Bows to King, blows a kiss to Princess and leaves).
Cousin: That’s fantastic!
Princess: Yes, it’s a wonderful box!
Cousin: No, I mean his manners. Of course, you cannot expect much here. He is too rich.
King: Right. The richest in the world. With him you’ll have anything you like.
Princess: Do you really think so, father?
King: Yes, my dear.
Herald: The Prince of hearts.
(Enter the Prince of Hearts, a man poorly dressed, a guitar on his back and a bunch of field flowers in his hand. He puts the flowers on the table, bows low and falls on one knee).
Prince of Hearts: Oh, heavenly lady, the princess of my dreams!
The skies so blue may soon turn grey, And rose in bloom decays next day. But love of mine will never fade For you will shine my prettiest maid.
Princess: What lovely flowers? I’ve never seen anything like them here in the palace.
King: Of course not, because they grow only in the fields. Poor boy! Once his father was rich and there were gold mines in his lands. Now there is nothing left there except flowers. Such a pity. No more precious stones, no gold.
Cousin: But he’s got a heart of gold!
Princess (pensively): And what shall I do with this gift? Gold lasts forever.
Cousin: His love does. And his gift shows the depth of his feelings. Just take it as a sign of his love.
Princess: do you think it’s enough?
King (getting to his feet to Herald): Herald, tell the princes to wait for my daughter’s decision. (Herald leaves).
Princess (to her cousin): First, I’d like to here what you think.
Cousin: I think the Prince of hearts is the best choice. He is so gentle and handsome and his manners are noble. Life in his beautiful kingdom could be very romantic. If I were you…
Princess (interrupting her): Fortunately, you are not. If you want always to diet, I’ll try to persuade the Prince of Hearts to marry you.
King: Oh, dear…
Princess: As for me, I’m not so silly to live in poverty, without all the beautiful things I am used to. I’ve chosen this. (She stands up and takes the golden box from the table.) It is a very large and expensive box, and when I’m married, I’ll get many gifts-rings, bracelets, precious stones-to fill it to the top. So it is the most useful present and I like it the best.
Epilogue
Story-teller: If you think that was a happy end, you make a mistake. The king’s daughter married the Prince of Diamonds but her husband turned out to be a gambler. By and by he lost all his money, his kingdom was ruined and they ended their days in poverty. The cousin married the Prince of Hearts and went to live with him. And it so happened that soon much gold was found in the mines in his kingdom. The Prince of Hearts built a comfortable palace where they lived happily ever after. And here ends the story of the princess and four gifts.
Boy 1 Do you like the play? I’m sure you do. The Princess made a mistake and became un happy. She didn’t make the right choice and ended her days in poverty.
Well. Now I’d like to tell you some words about Valentine Facts and Superstitions.
Today we are having a special Valentine party. There is no party without games and contests. Let me introduce the participants of our show to you. And this is our honorable jury! Applause, please!
Well, let’s start our contest
Contest 1
The first who gives the answer gets the point.
What is the first name for Valentine’s Day? (Lupercalia. The Romans called it so)
Why the heart is an appropriate symbol for Valentine’s Day? (Symbol of love)
What color is the most often used in valentines? (Red, it is a symbol of warmth and feelings. White is the symbol of purity and is a color often used in valentines)
What are some of the most popular gifts given to loved ones and friends on Valentine’s Day? What feelings do these gifts usually express? (Love, warmth, sincerity)
Well, the 1st contest is over. While our jury is summing the results up, try to make up as many words as possible from the word “Valentines” within 2 minutes.
Contest 2
While the participants are making words from the letters let’s play the game “Who stole my heart?” A child sits with her back to the class. Her hands are holding a paper heart. Another child is chosen to walk up as quickly as he can take the heart. He returns to his seat and puts the heart out of sight. The child in front turns around and says: “Who stole my heart? Was it you…?” She has 3 guesses. If she guesses correctly, she stays in front and plays again. If she does not guess correctly, the person who stole the heart gets to go in front.
Are our boys and girls ready? Yea, they are. Let our jury look at their words and choose who has got more points.
Contest 3
Now you have cards with parts of the sentences. Your task is to connect the right halves. The team which completes the sentences firstly will get the points.
A part of your body is……………………………………….a heart.
A heart-shaped card is………………………………………a valentine
A man who cared for people is………………………………St.Valentine.
A boy who shoots Arrows is…………………………………Cupid.
A kind of flower is …………………………………………..a rose.
A bunch of flowers is………………………………………...a bouquet.
A friendly look is ……………………………………………a smile.
Used with a bow……………………………………………..an arrow.
A fancy material is……………………………………………lace.
A kind of candy is…………………………………………….chocolates.
Contest4
We are beginning our grammar competition! You’ll get a card written on Valentine’s Day. Your task is to read the card carefully and find some mistakes there. The first team gets the points.
Deer, Mary,
I hope that Valentine’s Day will bring you lots of fun! I think you’re really nice. And so does everyone!
Best wishes,John.
(While they are correcting mistakes other children get together hearts cut into pieces)
Contest 5
And now we’ll see how good you are at Literature and Art. You should match the famous couples.
Adam |
Juliet |
Rat Buttler |
Lyudmila |
Ruslan |
Anthony |
Romeo |
Isolda |
Carmen |
Scarlet O’Hara |
Tristan |
Joko |
Cleopatra |
Josephine |
Napoleon |
Eve |
John Lennon |
Don Hose |
Contest 6
A Heart Game.
Connect the answers to the questions correctly.
1. Who is the goddess of love? |
Aphrodite |
2. Who did Cleopatra love? |
Mark Anthony |
3. Who fell in love with Juliet? |
Romeo |
Хто найшвидший і найсміливіший? Хто швидше з’їсть яблуко, підвішене на нитці?
Хто лопне більше повітряних кульок, прив’язаних позаду учня?
3. Відгадай, де серце. Ховаємо серце під одно з 3 відер, а потім міняємо їх місцями. Якщо учень не відгадав, робить наступне завдання:
- Будь-кого привітати з днем св.Валентина;
- Сказати дівчинці комплімент;
- Зробити гарний реверанс.
4. Хто бшвидше знайде якомога більшу кількість сердечок, які розвішені по залу..
5. «Знайди пару». Дівчатка і хлопчики отримують половинки розрізаних сердець і повинні знайти собі пару.
Girl 1.Our celebration comes to the end.
Boy 1. We wish you more love, happiness and good luck.
Teacher. I hope you spend your time with a pleasure. Thank you for your attention. Good-bye!