Конспект урока "A High-Tech life. What are pros and cons?" 11 класс
Урок английского языка 11 класс к учебнику В.П.Кузовлева
A High-Tech life. What are pros and cons?
Цели:
Познавательный аспект – знакомство с мнениями людей о высоких технологиях.
Развивающий аспект – развитие способности к обобщению, развитие логичности
и доказательности.
Воспитательная цель - формирование уважительного отношения к мнению
другого человека, потребности в высказывании своего собственного мнения.
Учебный аспект – совершенствование речевых навыков.
Сопутствующая задача – развитие умения вести диалог с обменом мнениями с
использованием речевой функции agreeing/ disagreeing, уметь решать проблему,
поставленную на уроке.
Речевой материал:
Рецептивный: intercity – междугородний, managed - управляться; rely - доверять;
rush hour - час пик; not reliable- не заслуживают доверия.
Продуктивный: Internet – Интернет; invaluable-бесценный; junk - ненужная вещь,
хлам; to store - хранить; essential – необходимы.
Конструкций для выражения функций согласия и несогласия agreeing (That’s right. I
also think so…)
Disagreeing (On the contrary…, It is said that…, I think, it is absolutely right/ wrong
to…)
Оборудование: компьютер, мультимедийное оборудование, подключение
компьютера к Интернету, магнитофон.
1. Организационный момент.
2. Установка учителя. Постановка цели и проблемы:
Teacher: Today we are going to speak about things which are very familiar and
interesting for you.
There are a great number of technological advances that make our life easier every day:
computers, calculators, digital recorders, CD players, and all of the other gadgets that have
become so commonplace. Without a doubt, many of these technological toys have become
popular in your class and family. They can make our job and study easier, get us information
faster, and keep us connected with friends and family. But through all of this, children, like
adults, are not immune from the "gotta have it now" syndrome. Before considering those big-
ticket purchases, take a moment to weigh the pros and cons of the latest goodies to decide if
they're right for your family!
So our purposes for today’s lesson are:
1. To know different opinions about high- technological things, advantages and
disadvantages of modern inventions and their role in the life of people.
2. To give your own opinions, arguments for and against electric and electronic gadgets
and machines.
3. To discuss some statements: (Проблемные утверждения в течение урока
высвечиваются при помощи мультимейдийного оборудования)
1. We can not live without modern inventions.
2. The mankind can do without modern inventions.
3. Everything should be in measure.
Введение незнакомой и редко употребляемой лексики
Internet - Интернет
Invaluable - бесценный
Junk - ненужная вещь, хлам
To store - хранить
Essential - необходимы
Managed - управляться
Rely - доверять
Rush hours - часы пик
Not reliable - не заслуживают доверия
3. Работа в группах
(выполнение упражнения 1, страница 232 задание 1, 2)
Teacher:
1. So, work in groups. Name 3 things that you can hardly live without and 3 things that
you can live without. ( 2-3 минуты)
2. Compare your list with the list of your classmates. Which things were named most
often in the first category? And in the second category?
(учащиеся выписывают на доске наиболее повторяющиеся вещи)
4. Аудирование и обсуждение прослушанного текста
(выполнение упражнения упражнение 2, страница 232.)
1. Учащиеся поочередно прослушивают и читают тексты о компьютере, машине,
мобильном телефоне.
Отвечают на вопросы к текстам (задание 1, страница 232), отмечают истинные и
ложные факты из текстов (задание 2, страница 233)
(задание 3, страница 234) – Один учащийся выходит к доске для заполнения
таблицы, остальные вычитывают из текстов факты и записывают их в тетради.
Device
For
Against
computer
1. It is a typewriter and address book.
2. It is used for checking spelling.
3. We can go the Internet.
4. We can play games and learn
5. We can do website
1. People are getting a bit too dependent
on computers.
2.We rely on them too much
3. Computers replace seeing your
friends
car
1.Cars can take you where you want
and when you want
2. We can travel freely and
comfortably
3. It is a way of self-expression
4. It is a necessity rather than a luxury
1.People use them when they needn’t
2.They pollute the environment and a
cause of accidents
phone
1.can get touch with friends
2.call the police or an ambulance
3. It saves the time
1. It is too expensive
2.Mobiles are dangerous for health
3. The rays may cause headaches and
dangerous diseases
5. Развитие монологической речи
(Задание 4, страница 234)
Teacher:
Which arguments do you agree or disagree with?
Учащиеся выражают свое отношение, к записанным фактам, используя
конструкции согласия и несогласия.
It is said that…
I also think so.
I don’t agree.
On the one hand it is…, but on the other hand …
6. Релаксационная пауза.
Если компьютер подключен к Интернету, можно выйти на сайт Hello, online! –
Интернет журнал, для изучающих английский язык.
Quiz Inventions: irresistible trivia and historical breakthroughs
Если компьютер не подключен к Интернету, можно заранее записать все
материалы сайта по данной тематике, учащимся очень интересно узнавать новое,
угадывать. Неплохую роль для релаксации играют предложенные картинки.
6. Беседа с учащимися, имеющими компьютеры, телефоны и машины
(контроль домашнего задания).
Teacher: I am sure that all of you have a computer at home. Have you?
1. Lena. What can you say about the value of computer in your life?
Lena: (As for me, I can’t imagine my life without a personal computer (PC). It is so fast,
convenient and reliable to work on a PC. It helps me in solving many routine problems and not
only. Computer is extremely multifunctional appliance. Either it is a complex calculation of
some mathematical tasks or large text word processing, Hi-Fi-quality music composing or high-
definition video watching computer is a very useful and labor-saving gadget. I study on my PC,
entertain myself during the free time. It is a great possibility to easily develop different skills
yourself with the use of Internet, containing immeasurable amount of helpful information like
encyclopedias, teaching programs, smart guides and much more. At all this is available only
through the computer).
Teacher:
2. Volodya and Sasha, I asked you to prepare a short conversation about the computer.
Are you ready?
( учащиеся представляют диалог в виде вопросно-ответной формы)
· Do you have a computer?
o Do you have a computer at work and at home?
o Do you use your computer when you do homework for school?
o Have you ever studied English using your computer?
o How many times have you upgraded your computer?
o What company made your computer?
o Do you send photos by e-mail?
o Do you know any computer programming languages?
o Which languages do you know?
o Which computer magazines do you read?
o Who taught you to use a computer?
Teacher:
3. Tanya, as far as I know your family has a car. Tell us some words about advantages
and disadvantages of using the car.
Tanya: Well. Our family has a car. It is Toyota. It is very comfortable to have a car when
we are coming to the holidays. We can see many interesting places, countryside, cities and
towns, rivers, lakes. But if we are tired, we can stop any place to have a rest and snack. There
many fast food cafes along the roads. We can bye necessary things and to stay at night in small
camping. But there are some disadvantages of having a car. Fist, they are very expensive in
exploitations. Second we can’t use our car if it is very cold in the street.
Teacher:
4. Sergey, you wrote, that you can hardly live without the television. What is the meaning
of TV in your life?
Sergey: Television is one of the greatest achievements of the 20-th century. It is the most
popular part of mass media. Today every family has a TV-set. TV has changed much since the
time of its invention and so has its role. There have been numerous debates concerning
advantages and disadvantages of television. When TV first appeared its main purpose was to
give official information to people. It was supported by the government. Now television plays a
big role in every civilized society. Today television gives people a possibility to be well
informed and enjoy "civilized pleasures." The programmes are various and people have a chance
to select what they want to see. Television provides great opportunities for education. There are
programmes devoted to specialized subjects. With the help of TV it is possible to learn foreign
languages, to know a lot of wonderful things concerning the world flora and fauna. TV teaches
the ideals of democracy and political argument. Watching television can be compared with
reading books.)
7. Работа в группах.
Teacher:
1. What are your arguments for and against the computer, the car and the phone?
Work in group. Make a list of arguments.
Учащиеся записывают новые аргументы за и против использования данных вещей:
Pros
Mobile
1. Mobile phones are very easy and convenient things; they do not borrow a lot of place.
Mobile
2. It is possible to take photos of the interesting moments of the life
Computer
3. It is possible to keep (store) and change all work made by you
Computer
4. It is possible to store (keep) photos, books, encyclopedias, dictionaries in a computer.
Computer
5. Helps in homework.
Computer
6. Saves time in information search.
Computer
7. Through Internet sites it is possible to exchange opinions with different people
Computer
8. It is possible to ask for advice at other people.
Computer
9. You do not feel lonely
Cons
Computer
1. Many children become nervous when they play violent games on a computer
Computer
2. Computer distracts from school lessons
Computer
3. You become dependent from a computer
Computer
4. Spoils sight and become the cause of many diseases
Mobile
5. Influences on hearing
Mobile
6. It is impossible to use during the lessons
Cars
7. Not all families can allow ( позволить) to buy to themselves the car
Cars
8. It is possible to get in accident or to get stuck in a traffic jam
Cars
9. They demand much money in service and using
8. Развитие диалогической речи.
Teacher:
Discuss your arguments with other group mates. Let them agree or disagree with you.
Учащиеся слушают и соглашаются или не соглашаются с мнениями
одноклассников, используя конструкции:
That’s right. I also think so.
I must agree that…
You are right.
On the contrary, it is … I think it’s absolutely wrong to…
On the one hand it is…, but on the other hand …
Don’t forget about the other side of the problem.
9. Развитие монологической речи
(если не успевают на уроке, можно дать в виде домашнего задания)
Teacher:
There are some things that we couldn’t live without. Some other things we consider
useless.
1) What things couldn’t you live without? What thing is totally useless for you? Describe
the thing without mentioning it. Let your classmates guess what it is?
10. Завершение работы. Выводы. Решение проблемы, поставленной на уроке.
Teacher:
Well, students. Let’s do the conclusion. Do you remember the purposes of our lesson?
Look at the blackboard.
You can see here some arguments. And they are approximately equal. What are your
decisions according these statements?
Учащиеся делают выводы:
Technology- especially consumer electronics- are some of the greatest advances currently
being made available to all members of Russia society. They can make our jobs easier, get us
information faster, and keep us connected with friends and family. But through all of this,
children, like adults, are not immune from the "gotta have it now" syndrome. Before considering
those big-ticket purchases, take a moment to weigh the pros and cons of the latest goodies to
decide if they're right for your family!
11. Оценка работы учащихся на уроке
I’m quite satisfied with your work at the lesson today. I’m pleased with your answers
and work. Thank you for your participation. Thank you for today’s lesson.
Your marks are:
See you in a week.
