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The topic of our today’s party is “St. Valentine’s Day”
Practical objects: - to systematize student’s knowledge of English holidays;
to improve student’s skills in oral speech, using role-plays as a means of communication;
to develop the ability to take part in foreign communication;
to teach them to work in pairs.
Educational objects: to develop the interest to the study the English language and respect people who speak English.
Developing objects: to develop memory and desire to study foreign language; to develop the skills of using imagination in certain situations, to develop logical thinking.
Teaching objects: to broaden pupils’ knowledge; to develop pupils’ sociocultural competence.
Equipment: the map of Great Britain; the flag of the UK; the white and red roses; the drawing of the pupils’ St. Valentine’s story; “A Lovely Joke” comic, songs “ I love you”, “Bonnie”; sayings about St. Valentine’s Day; a blackboard; placards; computer, pictures-valentines, screen, riddles in Russian and English; proverbs; flowers; famous St. Valentine’s poems; the post box.
Epigrams: “Love is a game that two can play and both win the losing their hearts”.
“Love makes two hearts one”.
Teacher: Good day, dear boys, girls and our guests! We are glad to see you at our party. Our party is devoted to St. Valentine’s Day. Every country has its own holidays, traditions and customs. It’s very important to know them for better understanding the history and the life of other people. These angels will tell us about the traditions in three countries; USA and England.
Angel 1: To America St. Valentine’s Day came in the 11th century. At the same time appeared a tradition to give their beloved marzipans. With the time they began to make sweets in the shape of hearts.
Angel 2: In ancient times Englishmen gave special spoons to the people they loved. They decorated them with hearts. Nowadays Englishmen give presents even to their pets.
Teacher: There are many different legends about celebrations this holiday, but no one really knows the actual origin of Saint Valentine’s Day. I think it has its roots in several different legends that have found their way through ages. One of them.
Angel 1: When the Roman Emperor Claudius II needed soldiers, he made a law against marriage. He decided that single young men made better soldiers and marriage would make men want to stay at home. Valentine saw the love of young couples, so he married them secretly against the law. Valentine was discovered and condemned to death.
Angel 2: Even in prison Valentine showed his love for everyone. His jailer had a young daughter who was blind. Valentine performed a miracle. He cured the jailer’s daughter of her blindness. Just before his death on February, 14, he sent her a farewell message signed “From your Valentine”. And this day named the St. Valentine Day.
Angel 3: Another legend says that Saint Valentine was a good friend of children. He was a Christian. He would not worship the Roman gods. That’s why he was put into prison. While he was there the children that he had befriend missed him and brought him loving notes. No one knows for sure whether any of them are true.
Teacher: Children, it is time to speak, to dance, to sing about love. Because love is the most beautiful feeling mankind has ever known. It fills our hearts and thoughts and deeds. It’s a strong feeling. (звучит песня “Love story”)
Pupil 1 : Years passed Valentine became a Saint Valentine’s and now is a day for sweet hearts. You can show your love to a person by sending presents, flowers or “valentines”. “Valentines” are greeting cards, very often a funny one with a little poem or some kind words on it. Very often they write on the valentine “From guess who” and the person who receive it must guess the name of a sender. For example:
Pupil 2: Love! Happiness! Beauty! There are not so many days in a years when we pronounce these pleasant words. Today we have an excellent chance to plunge into atmosphere of love. Happy St. Valentine’s Day!
The roses are red, violets are blue
The honey is sweet and so are you.
Sure as the grapes on the wine
So sure you are my Valentine.
Teacher: Love is like poetry. I invite our pupils. Let’s listen to the poems by English poets R. Burns, Percy Bysshe Shelley and W. Scott.
Pupils 1: Burns wrote the poem “My Handsome Nell” when he was 14 years old.
Once I loved a bonny lass,
And oh, I love her still,
She dresses, eye so clean and neat.
Both decent and genteel
But there is something in her gait
Makes any dress look weel
Pupil 2: Now comes the poem “Love’s Philosophy” by Percy Bysshe Shelley.
See the mountains kiss the heaven,
And the waves clasp one another.
No sister flower would be forgiven
If it disdained its brother;
And the sunlight clasps the earth,
And the moonbeams kiss the sea
What are all these kisses worth
If thou kiss not me?
Pupil 3: “Love and the Rose” by W. Scott.
The rose is fairest when ’tis budding new
And hope is brightest when dawns from fears.
The rose is sweetest washed with morning dew
And love is loveliest when embalmed in tears!
Teacher: And now the pupils are going to perform a small play “On the Farm”. The characters are: F – a farm girl, G – a gentleman.
G. Where are you going, my pretty maid?
F. I’m going a milking, sir
G. May I go with you, my pretty maid?
F. You are kindly welcome, sir.
G. What is your father, my pretty maid?
F. My father is a farmer, sir.
G. Say, will you marry me, my pretty maid?
F. Yes, if you please.
G. What is your fortune, my pretty maid?
F. My face is my fortune, sir.
G. Then I won’t marry you, my pretty maid.
F. Nobody asked you, sir.
Teacher: Little children, answer my questions, please in Russian.
1. В каком веке начали праздновать День Валентина?
2. В честь кого назван этот праздник?
3. За что казнили Валентина?
4. Чьим покровителем стал святой Валентин?
5. Как называются открытки, которые дарят друг другу 14 февраля?
6. Что является символом праздника?
7. Что символизируют сердечки, розочки?
You are right. Take the prize. 3
Teacher: Now we’ll see how well you know Valentine symbols. Read and translate. (На экране появятся рисунки-символы и их описание)
Cupid: Rings.In some countries, men and women exchange rings when they become engaged or marry. Valentine’s Day is a popular day for giving an engagement ring. An engagement ring usually has a stone or jewel set in it.
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.
Doves were thought to be favourite birds of Venus. They remain with the same mates all their lives. The males and females both care for their babies. These birds are symbols of loyalty and love. They are also symbols of Valentine’s Day.
Heart. 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 it is also a symbol of Valentine’s Day.
Red Rose. The rose was the flower of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Red is a color that stands for strong feelings. This is why the rose is a flower of love.
Ribbons. Ribbons go back to the days when ladies gave ribbons to their favourite knights when they went to war.
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. If a woman dropped her handkerchief, a man nearby might pick it up and return it to her. Sometimes 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 Valentines cards.
Gloves. Years ago, when a man proposed marriage to a woman, he “asked for her hand”. The hand became a symbol of marriage and love. Son gloves also became a symbol of love.
Teacher: And now the elder pupils try to guess what it is and say it in one word in English.
It is a shape of red colour used a symbol of love. Every person has it. What is it? (a heart)
It is one of the gods of mythology represented as a naked, winged boy with a bow and an arrow. What is it? (cupid)
These are birds used as a symbol of fidelity because they mate for life. What is it? (It is doves or turtledoves)
It is the most popular flower in the world. It speaks as someone’s love. (a rose)
It is a long stick pointed at one end and can be used in hunting and short from the bow (an arrow)
It is around piece of jewellry worn on a finger as a symbol of fidelity or loyalty (a golden ring)
It is a delicious thing cooked from cacao and sweets or used in cakes. (chocolate)
It is something that is given without being asked for to show friendly and love or to say “thank you”. ( a gift)
Teacher: And now children let us go on our travelling. And this time not to the history but to the stars. It is very fashionable nowadays to listen to astrology and horoscopes. By the way what do the stars say to us? Here is our horoscope “love in stars” and “Teenager’s Love Vocabulary”. (Выходят звёзды на фоне музыки).
ARIES love to hunt for the ideal partner. The chase is extremely important but they do not like being chased themselves. They adore their lovers and are jealous of any attention the lover gives to others. Aries are attractive because of their natural energy.
TAURUS. Love is a physical romance for Taureans and lasts forever. Taureans are devoted and settle into relationships. They like beautiful people and enjoy perfume and colour. They love glamour. But do not betray a Taurean, or you will never be forgiven.
GEMINI. To a Gemini, love can only be found with someone similar to themselves. This means they have many relationships and affairs until they find the perfect partner. A Gemini can become overwhelmed by confusing emotions. But with a Gemini partner, you will have freedom within the relationship.
CANCER. A lot of money will help love grow for Cancer. A Cancerian will not usually make the first move in love, for fear of being rejected. But they are romantic and if you show them love and affection they will respond warmly and will always put their lover first.
LEO. Leos easily attract partners. They are naturally beautiful and lively. Leos are romantic, proud and generous when they have loved one’s full commitment. They make great sacrifices for love if you treat them like royalty.
VIRGOs are usually loyal in love and they expect the same from their partner. For them, love of family and friends is just as important as romantic love. The Virgo will try hard to make a relationship work, but will not stay long in one which has gone wrong.
LIBRA. To Librans love is everything. They are eager to share life with a partner and tend to fall in love with love itself. Librans are easy going and casual and love the whole world.
SCORPIO. To a Scorpio, love is very passionate and they can only love one person at a time. Love makes them ambitious. Although Scorpios are very attached to their lovers, they are not very romantic.
SAGITTARIUS. Sagittarians think love is an adventure. Although they like to feel secure, they do not like to be tied down. They enjoy love in foreign places and are generous, good-humoured and happy when loved.
CAPRICORN are shy and awkward with the opposite sex. They are very interested in love and said to be the best and most loyal lovers. Capricorns must feel financially secure to enjoy love and say “I love you” when they mean it. When in love, they are caring and committed.
AQUARIUS. Aquarians easily attract the opposite sex with their friendliness. To them, love is being seen to care for everyone. They like free, open relationships and must remain independent. They do not deep emotional involvement but will be loyal and faithful once happily married.
PISCES. Pisceans are romantic and like to please people. They need love to live and can become too emotionally involved. They need to be told that you love them frequently.
Teacher: Thank you very much for your presentation of this wonderful horoscope. And paraphrase of a well known saying “We may say: Love is what will save the world!” And now children let’s play a game, try to find Russian equivalent if you are successful you will get a present. So let’s begin and good luck.
Proverbs:
1. Love conquers all.
2. Beauty lies in love’s eyes.
3. Love me, love my dog.
4. Love makes the world go round.
5. All is fair in love and war
6. Love and a cough cannot be hid.
7. Love at first sight.
8. Love cannot be compelled.
9. Love in a cottage.
10. Love is blind.
11. Love is never without jealous.
12. Love is mother of love.
13. Love is the reward of love.
14. Love laughs at locksmiths.
15. Love lives in cottages as well as in courts.
16. Love will creep where it may not go.
17. Head over heels in love.
Famous quotations on love:
1. Where there is love, there is life. (Mahatma Gandhi)
2. Life is a flower for which love is the honey. (Victor Hugo)
3. Who being in love is poor? (Oscar Wilde)
4. Take away love, and our earth is a tomb. (Robert Browning)
Pupil 1: Our Dear teachers! We are sure you do your best in teaching us and of course you want us to be bright, well educated and clever. Thank you for your love, encouragement and hope you share with us!
Pupil 2 : We are so grateful to you for everything you for us. We love you very much. We send you our best wishes and congratulations: let these songs, Valentine’s recipes and Valentines dishes be our gift for, you. (song “My Bonnie”)
Pupil 3: Attention please! Our joyful holiday of friendship, true love and romance is ending with good music and your smiles. Dear guests, boys and girls you may think of others who are important to your – moms, dads, grandparents, sisters, brothers, boyfriends, girlfriends, teachers. Wishing you all the best we say good-bye to you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Bye-bye!
Pupil 4: Our party is over. But remember – Love is one of the best feelings. It is unique and eternal as our life. It rules the world, it makes the world go round. It’s beyond the age and time. So, let’s love and loved by others. And our earth will become more beautiful and kinder. (Song “My heart will go on”)
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