Teacher:, what is celebrated on the 25th of December?( 5 min) Slide 1 “Christmas”
Children: Christmas!
T: You’re right everyone loves this holiday. If Christmas suddenly disappear, will people be sad? What do you think?
C: OF COUSRE!
T: So, one trouble has happened. There is one person, who is very angry and unhappy, and he wants to steal Christmas. He wants no one to celebrate it. I think you know this person very well and try to guess about whom I am telling you. I give you a hint : He is alone, he lives in the dark cave with his dog Max, he hates Christmas. Who is he?
C: Grinch
Slide 2” Grinch”
T: Grinch wants to steal Christmas, let’s help him to find main reasons to love Christmas. To do it, we should overcome some tasks.
Slide 3 “doors”
T: Here you can see 5 doors. You should open all of them and find 5 main reasons to love Christmas. Let’s go!
The 1st door (5 min)
T:Here you can see the Christmas tongue twister. You should say it as quickly as possible, but first of all let’s listen to it and then say it all together.
Silly smelly sam snowman slips & slides like soap down slopes
Any volunteers to say it quicklier? If no, let’s have a look at the 1 st reason to love Christmas .They are Christmas lights. Do they look nice?
The 2nd door. (7 min)
T: To learn the next reason to love Christmas, you should listen to the history of Christmas tree. While listening to, you should do the task.
True or false
1)The tradion of the Christmas tree comes from Germany. T
2)The Germans decorated the Christmas tree with biscuits and candies. F (candles)
3)The Christmas tree became popular during Queen Victoria’s times.T
4)In London there is a big Christmas tree in Oxford Street. F (Traf square)
5)Norway sends a Christmas tree to Britain. T
6)A Christmas tree has been given to the people of London from the people of Norway in gratitude for Britain's support for Norway during World War II. T
7)American’s most famous Christmas tree is at the Rockerfeller Center. T
T: Of course, we can’t imagine Christmas without Christmas tree and decorating it.
Questions for children: 1) Do you like decorating Christmas tree? 2) Do you decorate it alone or with family?
The 3rd door (10 min)
Now you are to read the text about Christmas in England and answer some questions of mine.
When is Christmas celebrated?
When does Father Christmas come?
Who helps him to deliver all the gifts?
Why is the 26th called as a boxing day?
What is the next reason to love Christmas? Of course, it’s tasty food. Everyone likes it, yes?
There is no Christmas without Christmas songs. Sing this very popular song together.
T:So, as you can understand the 3rd reason to love Christmas is….
C: Christmas songs everywhere
T: Do they create Christmas mood?
C: yeeees
The 4th door ( 7 min )
And to learn the 4th reason you should listen to the song and fill in the gaps. It’s very famous song, everyone knows it. There is no Christmas without Christmas songs.
T:So, as you can understand the 3rd reason to love Christmas is…. T: Do they create Christmas mood?
Если не успеем письмо: Now, we have shown to Grinch the main reasons to love Christmas. Let’s recollect them. They are: spending time with family, decorating Christmas tree, tasty food and Christmas songs. Now, our Christmas is out of danger, we’ve done great job.
Let’s sum up our lesson, if you’re happy, show me happy santas, if you’re tired…, if you’re sad.
The 5th door:
And to learn the last reason, you should write the letter to santa.
Of course, the last reason to love Christmas is presents. Everyone likes to get and give presents.
: Now, we have shown to Grinch the main reasons to love Christmas. Let’s recollect them. They are: spending time with family, decorating Christmas tree, tasty food, presents and Christmas songs. Now, our Christmas is out of danger, we’ve done great job.
Let’s sum up our lesson, if you’re happy, show me happy santas, if you’re tired…, if you’re sad.