Раздаточный материал к уроку английского языка в 9 классе "Школьная форма: за и против"

Pupils` Sheet

Task 1 – Brainstorm

Look at the following list of clothing items and accessories. Which things might not be suitable for wearing to school?

• Can you think of the reasons why an item might not be suitable?

• Are any of these things banned from your school?

Task 2 – Read and find out

• Which speaker is proud of their school uniform?

• Which item of clothing causes the most problems?

• Are the rules stricter than in your school?

• Are the rules the same for boys and for girls?

School Uniform Report …Forced to wear a skirt….

Each term the British press has reports of pupils being sent home from school. What is their crime? Not always bad behaviour. Sometimes it has something to do with fashion. Punk hair, rings in noses and dangerous heels can cause concern but some schools are prepared to send pupils home if their school uniform is too short. Pupils can’t resist the temptation to customize their uniform, change the style of their trousers, write on their ties or adapt their uniform jacket to suit the latest trends.

UK students speak out:

I hate wearing our school skirt. It is no longer acceptable for girls to have to wear skirts. Making us wear them is totally sexist. In winter we are freezing and the boys are nice and warm in their trousers! It isn’t fair. Emma, 15 Liverpool

Three years ago the parents voted for a uniform. It has saved us all loads of money. Everyone looks smart in their school sweatshirt. I think it’s cool. We still have pressure to wear the latest trainers but at least there is no competition about clothes for school. Martin, 16 Northern Ireland

My mate was sent home in June because the Head of Year said her skirt was too short. I mean, it’s ridiculous. I would like to wear long shorts when it is hot but that isn’t possible either. The skirts have to be knee length. It’s like being in prison. I don’t think it makes any difference to our school work or exam results! Caitlin, 14 Edinburgh

Task 3- Discuss

Here are some more opinions from British teenagers.

• Divide the opinions into For and Against. Expand the ideas and give your own arguments, discuss in pairs.

• Uniforms keep pupils tidy and smart.

• Uniforms are ugly and old-fashioned.

• Uniforms stop unfair comparisons between rich or poorer students.

• Uniforms make choosing your clothes in the morning easier.

• Uniforms are not democratic.

• Uniforms do not allow teenagers to express their individual personalities.

• Uniforms are good for discipline and give a serious tone to the school.

School Uniform