Сценарий внеклассного мероприятия по английскому языку для учащихся 5 класса по теме " Happy Holidays"

Grade: 5
Topic: Happy Holidays
Objectives:

• To develop speaking and listening skills.

• To expand vocabulary related to holidays.

• To deepen understanding of holidays in different cultures.

• To foster creativity and teamwork through interactive activities.

Outcomes:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

• Talk about different holidays.

• Recognize holidays celebrated in various countries.

• Sing a holiday song.

• Engage in group activities related to holidays.

Materials:

• PowerPoint slides (visual aids, matching activities).

• Printed worksheets (matching activities, word search).

• Speakers for the holiday song.

• Props for team games (e.g., cards, word cutouts).

1. Greeting (1 min):
   Teacher: "Hello, everyone! How are you today?"
   Students respond.

2. Theme Introduction (2 min):
   Teacher: "Today’s topic is ‘Happy Holidays!’ We will learn about holidays in Russia and other countries, play games, and sing a holiday song!"

3. Warm-Up Question (2 min):
   Show pictures of holidays on Slide 1 (e.g., New Year, Christmas, Halloween).
   Ask: "Which holidays do you know? Can you name any of these?"

Objective: Match holidays with their dates and discuss their importance.

1. Instructions (2 min):

   • Slide 2: Show a table with holidays and dates.

   • Example: "Christmas - December 25; New Year - January 1."

   • Ask students to match holidays with their correct dates using a printed worksheet.

2. Pair Work (5 min):
   Students work in pairs to match holidays and dates.

3. Discussion (3 min):

   • Go over answers as a class.

   • Briefly discuss each holiday’s traditions.

Objective: Encourage speaking and creativity through a fun drawing game.

1. Instructions (2 min):

   • Divide the class into two teams.

   • One student from each team picks a holiday card (e.g., "Christmas") and draws a related image on the board.

   • Their team guesses the holiday within 1 minute.

2. Game (8 min):
   Play for 3-4 rounds. Encourage the use of English for guessing.

Objective: Practice listening and speaking through song.

1. Instructions (2 min):

   • Introduce the song “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.”

   • Slide 3: Show lyrics with simple translations in Russian.

2. Listening (3 min):

   • Play the song once.

   • Ask students to listen carefully and identify key words (e.g., "Merry," "Christmas").

3. Singing Practice (5 min):

   • Sing the song together as a class, using the lyrics on the slide.

Objective: Deepen cultural understanding by matching holidays to countries.

1. Instructions (2 min):

   • Slide 4: Show a table with holidays and three countries: Russia, USA, UK.

   • Example: "Victory Day - Russia, Thanksgiving - USA, Guy Fawkes Night - UK."

2. Pair Work (5 min):

   • Students use a worksheet to match holidays with countries.

3. Discussion (3 min):

   • Go over the answers and discuss key differences in traditions.

Objective: Reinforce holiday vocabulary in an active and fun way.

1. Instructions (2 min):

   • Divide the class into groups.

   • One student acts out a holiday activity (e.g., "decorating a Christmas tree"), and the others guess the holiday.

   • Use cards with holiday names and activities (e.g., "Easter egg hunt," "fireworks for New Year").

2. Game (8 min):

   • Each group performs 3-4 rounds.

   • The group with the most correct guesses wins.

1. Quick Quiz (3 min):

   • Slide 5: Show 3-5 questions about holidays (e.g., "When do we celebrate Christmas?").

   • Students answer verbally or on mini whiteboards.

2. Class Feedback (2 min):

   • Teacher: "You did an amazing job today! I’m so proud of you."

• Teacher: "Thank you for a wonderful lesson. See you next time!"

• Play the holiday song one more time as students leave.

Teacher:

• "Hello, everyone! How are you today?"
  (Wait for responses like 'I'm fine' or 'Good.' Smile and encourage shy students.)

Teacher:

• "Today, we have a very fun topic! It’s called 'Happy Holidays!' We will learn about different holidays, play games, and even sing a song. Are you ready?"
  (Wait for students to respond positively.)

Teacher:

• "Look at the screen. These are some holidays we will talk about today. Can you name any of them?"
  (Show Slide 1 with pictures of holidays like Christmas, New Year, Halloween.)

(If students are quiet, encourage them.)

• "What about this one with the Christmas tree? Yes, Christmas! Great job!"
  (Briefly elicit names of holidays with prompts if needed.)

Teacher:

• "Now, let’s match holidays to their dates! On your worksheet, you see holidays on the left and dates on the right. For example: Christmas is on December 25."
  (Show Slide 2 with the table of holidays and dates.)

Teacher:

• "Work with your partner. Draw a line to match the holiday to its date. You have 3 minutes. Let’s go!"
  (Monitor pairs, offering help if needed.)

After 3 minutes:
Teacher:

• "Okay, let’s check your answers. Raise your hand if you know the answer!"
  (Read out each holiday and date, letting students respond.)

• "Well done, everyone! Now, let’s talk about why these holidays are special. Christmas, for example, is about family, gifts, and love."
  (Briefly explain each holiday as needed.)

Teacher:

• "Time for a game! It’s called 'Holiday Pictionary.' I’ll divide you into two teams."
  (Divide students evenly.)

Teacher:

• "Here’s how it works. One person from your team comes to the board. They pick a card with a holiday on it and draw something about the holiday. Your team has 1 minute to guess. For example, if I pick 'Christmas,' I might draw a Christmas tree. Got it?"
  (Demonstrate quickly to ensure they understand.)

Teacher:

• "Let’s start with Team 1. Who wants to draw first?"
  (Encourage participation. Keep the game moving to maintain energy.)

After the game:
Teacher:

• "Great job, everyone! You’re all amazing artists!"
  (Optional: Award a small prize or verbal praise to the winning team.)

Teacher:

• "Now, let’s learn a holiday song! It’s called 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas.' First, listen carefully."
  (Play the song once and show the lyrics on Slide 3.)

Teacher:

• "Did you hear any words you know? For example, 'Merry' means 'happy,' and 'Christmas' is 'Рождество'."

Teacher:

• "Now, let’s listen again and repeat after me."
  (Play the song line by line, pausing for students to repeat.)

Teacher:

• "Good! Now, let’s sing together. Ready? 1, 2, 3!"
  (Sing the whole song with students, encouraging them to participate.)

Teacher:

• "Now, let’s learn where different holidays come from! Look at this table. You see holidays and three countries: Russia, USA, and UK."
  (Show Slide 4 with the table.)

Teacher:

• "For example, Christmas is in the USA and UK. Victory Day is in Russia. Can you match the rest?"
  (Hand out worksheets and let students work in pairs for 5 minutes.)

After 5 minutes:
Teacher:

• "Let’s check your answers! Who knows where Halloween is from?"
  (Elicit answers and correct as needed.)

• "Great! Now you know more about holidays around the world!"

Teacher:

• "Time for another game! It’s called 'Holiday Charades.' In this game, you act, and your group guesses the holiday."

Teacher:

• "For example, if I pick 'Easter,' I might pretend to find eggs. No talking, only acting!"
  (Demonstrate an example to ensure understanding.)

Teacher:

• "Okay, let’s start with Group 1. Who wants to go first?"
  (Guide the game, encouraging shy students to participate.)

After the game:
Teacher:

• "Amazing acting, everyone! You all did so well!"
  (Optional: Praise the group with the most correct guesses.)

Teacher:

• "Now, let’s check how much you remember! I’ll ask some questions, and you can raise your hand to answer."

Questions:

1. "When do we celebrate Christmas?"

2. "What holiday is on October 31?"

3. "Which country celebrates Thanksgiving?"

(Praise correct answers and gently correct mistakes.)

Teacher:

• "You did fantastic today. I’m so proud of you!"

Teacher:

• "Thank you for a wonderful lesson! I hope you had fun learning about holidays. Let’s sing our song one more time as we say goodbye."
  (Play 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas' and sing together.)

Teacher:

• "Goodbye, everyone! See you next time!"

• Use lots of smiles and positive reinforcement.

• Translate key words into Russian if students seem confused.

• Keep the atmosphere light and fun, especially during games.