Unit 3 “room for improvement”
Activity: Description of a room
Target language: Vocabulary on the topic Room; would like for expressing preferences; should/shouldn't for giving advice.
Interaction pattern: Pair work
Aim: develop sts’ speaking for fluency with the functional language on the topic Room.
Procedure:
Warm up.
How much time do you spend in your room? What do you usually do there?
1. Work in pairs. Describe your room to your partner. The partner draws the plan of the room.
2. Say what you would like to change in your room.
3. Ask for advice.
4. Change your roles.
Activity: Discussion “Pocket Money”
Target language: Vocabulary on the topic Pocket Money; should/shouldn't for giving advice.
Interaction pattern: Pair work
Aim: develop sts’ speaking for fluency with the functional language on the topic.
Procedure:
1) Do you have any pocket money? What do you usually spent it on?
Brainstorm what we can do with pocket money.
2) Work in pairs.
Take statements one by one and say whether you agree or disagree with it. Give 2-3 reasons to prove your point of view.
Children of all ages should have pocket money. It helps to learn how to spend it.
Pocket money helps to save up for what you really need.
Parents must pay money for pupils’ good results at school. It motivates to study better.
Money is not necessary for children. Parents can buy everything themselves.
3) Come to a conclusion. Do pupils need pocket money? Why? Give reasons.
Unit 4 “rule the school”
Target language: Vocabulary on the topic Festivals.
Interaction pattern: Group work/Pair work
Aim: to develop sts’ analytical thinking and speaking for fluency (anticipated problems of a festival) using new vocabulary.
Grammar and functions: to give freer practice in grammar (Present Simple in active and passive voice).
Procedure:
You are the experts in festival organization. There is some information about the festival our local authorities want to organize soon.
Work in pairs. Read the information and try to predict anticipated problems and think of the solutions. You have 5 minutes.
Work in groups. Share your ideas with the partners. Be ready to present your ideas to the authorities using the following phrases:
It may occur that…
One of the most frequent problems is…
We also have to put into account (n)/that…
Besides…
Also…
Summing up I can say…
Welcome to the City Birthday holiday date:12/02/2014 time: 11am-23pm
We’re waiting for you in Theatre Square on 12.02.2014 |
Target language: Vocabulary on the topic Festivals.
Interaction pattern: Group work/Pair work
Aim:
to develop sts’ reading for specific info skills;
to develop sts’ speaking for fluency (presentation of a festival) using new vocabulary.
Grammar and functions: to give freer practice in grammar (Present Simple in active and passive voice).
Procedure:
Warm up. What international festivals do you know? What can people do there?
Reading activity.
1) Pre-reading. Do you know what WOMAD festival is? What do you think about the name of the festival?
2) while-reading. Read the text about WOMAD festival and fill in the table.
Name of a festival |
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Where it takes place |
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When it is celebrated |
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How long it lasts |
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What activities are planned |
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What age group is invited |
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What it requires |
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Extra information |
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Womad
WOMAD stands for World Of Music Arts and Dance. It celebrates music, arts and dance from countries and cultures from all over the world. The aim of the festival is to give talented artists an international audience.
Womad started in the UK but now it has festivals all over the world. These festivals have taken place in over 20 countries and attract more and more spectators every year, e.g. over 20,000 people visited Womad in Charlton Park in the UK last year.
WOMAD is not just about the excellent music. There are so many more exciting elements on offer. Nine cooking sessions spread across the weekend see artists swap instruments and microphones for cooking utensils and unusual ingredients and the audience gets up close in an informal, lively environment. You can also enjoy a selection of evening films under the stars. Films are usually about one-hour long.
The Artist in Conversation programme on the Pinetum Stage offers a unique opportunity to learn more about some of the artists at WOMAD as they share their history and musical journeys. The artists chat informally with their host about their lives, their music, and the inevitable effects that each has had on the other.
At the heart of the festival, the Global Village is home to more than 80 stalls trading quality art and craft, and food from around the globe. This is your chance to eat, drink and shop your way around the world!
Discover yourself! Take part in a workshop with some of the weekend's performers, explore your vocal range, dance to a different beat, or meet and be inspired by an artist.
Kidzone offers a full programme of fun and creative activities for children under 12-years. They can come and explore colour and sound as they create dynamic and interesting artworks. From little to large, come and see how artistic you can be!
When you are ready to drop out of the hustle and bustle of the festival, step through the Moon Gate and in to the beautiful Kunming Garden. You can enjoy refreshments in stylish chill out areas, watch a cooking demonstration or absorb the Gyuto Monk's Mandala tent.
The stunning Brooklands Park & the TSB Bowl of Brooklands in New Plymouth, Taranaki, has gained a reputation as one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in the world and is again home to WOMAD 2014.
3) post-reading. Ask pupils to tell about WOMAD festival using the table. Use the phrases from p.41 ex.3, 4 (…is for people of all ages; requires…; offers a big choice of activities; an unusual form of relaxation; etc.)
Speaking.
Our government comes to the understanding that there are not many festivals in our country/city. They ask you as creative designers to design a festival. It can be held within our city, or in an open space outside Krasnoyarsk.
What do you think the ingredients of a good festival are? Discuss the possible ingredients below and add more of your own.
•Music
•Food
•Theatre
•Costumes
•Art
•Dance
•Camping
•Friends
You are taking part in a competition on the best programme of a festival in our city. The winners will be given 1 mln roubles for conducting the festival and 1 mln roubles prize. Work in groups and decide:
• What type of festival is it?
• Where does it take place?
• How long does it last?
• How many people can go to the festival / what age group?
• What is special about your festival? Why would people come?
• Think of a name for your festival and be prepared to tell your class about it.
Draw a plan for your festival showing where the different events take place.
Present your festival to the others. (other groups fill in the information in the table and prepare two questions to ask about the festival).
Let’s vote to choose the one to be celebrated and sponsored.
And have this activity after the following one.