The Rainbow of English idioms (УМК Solutions Intermediate 9-11 классы)

The World of English language varies in idioms. In our school, we’ve decided to get an open lesson devoted to idioms with colours and do it somehow special. As our gymnasium specialises in profound learning of English language, we’ve prepared some activities in English. We want to present this event to your attention and hope that teachers can use it in their work.

Topic: The Rainbow of English idioms.

Prepared by teacher of English:

Liliya Zigmundovna Golubovich

Donetsk gymnasium №92

Pupils of 9-A

Objectives:

• getting acquainted with the history and origins of English idioms,their variety,the fuctions

• extending the popularising of English language, enrich pupils’ general outlooks, ethical manners of behaviour and communication with each other

• developing the etiquette of communication.

Goals:

To learn more about English idioms ,their colourful meanings and interpretations ;

To improve and revise students’ knowledge about idioms with red, yellow

,blue ,white, black, green

 To develop skills using specific grammar and vocabulary being taught , history and literature;

To form team work abilities ;

To encourage the process of self-discovery and self-expression through the creation of conditions for preparing and showing presentations, participating in scenes and dialogues;

To involve all children into the preparation.

Equipment:

Hand-outs for treating guests;

Multi-media demonstrative board;

A photo/video filming

Plan:

Introduction

Invitation to the Rainbow of English idioms(pre-test questions)-hand-outs

Presentations about the idioms with Red

Yellow

Green

Blue

White

Black

Music compositions

10. dancing

Example of “White and Black” presentation is enclosed.