Методическая разработка урока "It’s a wonderful planet we live on!" с использованием этнокультурного компонента

It’s a wonderful planet we live on!

Методическая разработка урока по теме «Экология» для 8 класса общеобразовательной программы обучения английскому языку. Разработка содержит текст для чтения с использованием этнокультурного компонента и серию упражнений к данному тексту.

Pre-reading task. Read the text “Buryatia and its Capital” and do the task

1. Look at the headline and try to put in a word (of your choice) into each gap.

1. There is hardly a place in Russia where such a variety of … can be found.

2. The Baikal has always been a …place to rest.

3. The taiga is another …feature of my republic.

4. The region is known for its … .

1. Reading for special information.

Read the text and make a list of the things that make Buryatia and its capital remarkable.

Buryatia and its capital

I’m from Buryatia, Russia. My republic is mostly mountainous. Its highest peak is Munku-Sardyk. There is hardly a place in Russia where such a variety of scenery can be found. There are mountains and steppes, forests and lakes, mountain rivers and, of course, world famous lake Baikal.

The Baikal has always been a romantic place to rest. The willing of people of travelling to the lake becomes true all the year round. They visit this marvelous place in winter and summer, in spring and autumn.

The climate in the republic is extreme continental. Winters are very cold, summers are hot with few rains.

The taiga is endless. There is a great variety of trees and animals there.

The rivers of Buryatia are wonderful. The longest rivers are the Selenga, the Barguzin and others. The only river the Angara doesn’t run into the Baikal. It runs into the Yenisey.

The population of Buryatia is multinational. The capital of Buryatia is Ulan-Ude. It is a cultural, political and industrial centre of East Siberia.

There are a lot of sights to see and visit there: the Ethnographic Museum, the Buryat State Academic Opera House, the official residence of the Head of Russia’s Buddhist Sangha Ivolginsky datsan.

1. Comprehension check.

1. When does the willing of people to travel become true?

2. What river doesn’t run into the Baykal?

3. What climate does Buryatia have?

4. What is Ivolginsk famous for?

5. Why is Buryatia called a second Switzerland?

1. What do you think:

1. Work in pairs and compare the list you made while you are reading.

2. Do you agree about the fact that the willing of people to travel to the Baikal becomes true all the year round?

3. Ulan-Ude of the third millennium is the city of theaters. Do you think it’s right?

4. What was your knowledge of Ivolginsky datsan before reading the text?

1. Summarizing.

1. Match the summary to the correct paragraph.

• A) People enjoy having a rest near Lake Baikal.

• B) Our forests are rich in different animals.

• C) The climate is perfect.

• D) The nature of Buryatia is very beautiful.

• E) The centre of Buddism of Russia is in Buryatia.

• F) There are a lot of theatergoers living in Ulan-Ude.

• G) The Angara runs into Yenisey.

1. Language work.

Here are the answers to some questions about Buryatia and its capital.

In pairs work out the questions.

1. Yes, there are. There are mountains and steppes, forests and lakes in my republic.

2. Munku- Sardyk is.

3. The Baikal has.

4. The Angara doesn’t run into the Baikal.

5. That’s because Buryatia is sunny.

6. Yes, it’s a good example of the national Style and ornament.

7. Datsan is an unusual place in the whole country.

8. They are hospitable and friendly.