Урок английского языка для 4 класса по теме "8th of March – International Women’s Day"

English Lesson Plan “8th of March – International Women’s Day”

Theme: Celebrating Inspiring Women
Level: Elementary
Duration: 45 minutes
Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to talk about International Women’s Day, learn about inspiring women, and write a few sentences about a woman they admire.

Materials Needed:

• Whiteboard and markers

• Short story or biography of an inspiring woman (with pictures if possible)

• Drawing paper and crayons/markers

• Writing paper or notebooks

Lesson Outline:

1. Warm-Up (5 minutes)

• Activity: Quick Questions

  • Ask simple questions to activate prior knowledge:

    • "What do you know about International Women’s Day?"

    • "Can you name any women who have done something amazing?"

  • Write their answers on the board and briefly explain that International Women’s Day is about celebrating women’s achievements.

2. Vocabulary Introduction (10 minutes)

• Activity: Teach simple, age-appropriate vocabulary.

  • Words: brave, kind, strong, smart, hero, inspire, help, equal.

  • Write the words on the board, explain their meanings, and use them in simple sentences.

  • Practice pronunciation and ask students to repeat after you.

  • Play a quick game: Say a word, and students act it out (e.g., "strong" – flex muscles, "kind" – smile and wave).

3. Story Time (10 minutes)

• Activity: Read a Short Story or Biography

  • Choose a simple story or biography of an inspiring woman.

  • While reading, pause to ask simple questions:

    • "What did she do?"

    • "Why is she special?"

    • "How did she help others?"

This story is simple, inspiring, and age-appropriate. It introduces children to the idea of standing up for what is right, even when it’s difficult. You can also show pictures of Malala or a map of Pakistan to make the story more engaging!

Malala Wants to Learn

Malala is a brave girl. She lives in Pakistan. Malala loves school. She loves to read and write. She wants all girls to go to school.

But some people say, "Girls cannot go to school." Malala is sad. She says, "No! Girls can learn too!"

Malala writes about school. She says, "School is good for girls." Many people listen to Malala. They say, "Malala is brave."

One day, something bad happens. Malala gets hurt. She goes to the hospital. Everyone is sad. But Malala is strong. She gets better.

Malala doesn’t stop. She talks to many people. She says, "All children can go to school." Malala wins a big prize. She is happy. She helps girls everywhere.

Malala is a hero. She shows us: Be brave. Help others. Learn every day.

Follow-Up Questions (Very Simple):

1. Where does Malala live?

2. What does Malala love?

3. What does Malala want for girls?

4. Why is Malala brave?

Activities to Go with the Story:

1. Vocabulary Practice:

   • Teach simple words: brave, school, learn, girl, hero.

   • Have students repeat the words and act them out (e.g., "brave" – show a strong pose).

2. Drawing Activity:

   • Ask students to draw Malala or a school. They can label their drawings with simple words like "school," "book," or "girl."

3. Role Play:

   • Students can pretend to be Malala and say, "I love school. Girls can learn too!"

4. Writing Practice:

   • Students write 1-2 sentences: "Malala is brave. She helps girls."

4. Group Activity (10 minutes)

• Activity: Draw and Describe

  • Divide students into small groups.

  • Give each group a picture or name of an inspiring woman (e.g., a scientist, artist, or activist).

  • Ask them to draw her and write 2-3 simple sentences about her (e.g., "She is brave. She helps children.").

  • Have each group present their drawing and sentences to the class.

5. Writing Activity (10 minutes)

• Activity: Write About a Hero

  • Ask students to think about a woman they admire (e.g., their mom, teacher, or a famous person).

  • Have them write 3-4 simple sentences about her:

    • "My hero is ______."

    • "She is ______."

    • "She helps ______."

    • "I like her because ______."

  • Encourage them to use the new vocabulary.

6. Wrap-Up and Homework (5 minutes)

• Activity: Recap and Homework

  • Recap the lesson: "Today we learned about International Women’s Day and some amazing women. Who did you learn about?"

  • Homework: Ask students to talk to their family about a woman they admire and draw a picture of her for the next class.