War in Ukraine. Війна в Україні.

Тема. War in Ukraine. Destruction and … development.

Learning Objectives:

• Students will be able to discuss the current situation in Ukraine.
• Students will be able to analyze different perspectives on the conflict.
• Students will be able to express their own opinions on the war.

Objectives:

• to practice extended use of active vocabulary on the topic;
• to develop students listening, speaking and writing skills;
• to introduce some information about positive thinking;
• to teach students responsibility for their country.

Procedure

I. The beginning of the lesson

1. Greetings.

What traits do colors represent?

• Red: PassionATE, competitive, assertive,  AngRY.
• Orange: EnergETIC, HappY, generous, CHEERFUL.
• Yellow:  friendly, HopeFUL, creative, fun-loving, optimistic
• Green: New Beginnings (A DREAMER, A PLANNING PERSON), inventive, logical.
• Blue: Calm, Responsible, Sad.
• Purple: CreaTIVE, Royalty, SELF-SUFFICIENT.
• Black: MysterIOUS, EleganT, Evil.
• Gray: Moody, Conservative.
• White:  purity, perfection, honesty
• PINK:   loving, kind, sensitive
• Brown:       STRENGTH, RELIABILITY, SAFETY, SECURITY

2. Bringing into the sphere of foreign language

     T: The theme of the lesson is War in Ukraine. Unfortunately we should learn this topic because it’s important right now. We live in  difficult times, the war has changed the lives of all Ukrainians.

We’ll learn new words on the theme, do a lot of lexical exercises to be able to use the vocabulary in speech.  But before that, we will review everything we learned about Ukraine.

Our objectives are: 1) to refresh the information about Ukraine; 2) to learn the new vocabulary of the theme “War in Ukraine”; 3) to learn to use the vocabulary in speech.

So, answer the questions:

1. What country do you live in?
2. What’s your nationality?
3. What’s the capital of Ukraine?
4. Have you ever been to Kyiv?
5. Did you like this city?
6. What other Ukrainian cities or towns did you visit?
7. What Ukrainian places would you like to visit?

T: Let’s remember some facts about the country. (presentation)

T: Let’s do some interactive exercises.

https://wordwall.net/uk/resource/56188750

https://www.topworksheets.com/en/english-language/vocabulary/the-geographical-position-of-ukraine-661f9931dea8d

II. The main part of the lesson

Introducing the topic of the lesson

T: We’re getting down to our work on the topic “War in Ukraine.”

How did the war begin?  Let’s watch the video and answer some questions.

( Edpuzzle ) 

T: Let’s get acquainted with the new vocabulary:

2.Vocabulary Exercises

T: We’ll thain the vocabulary in exercises.

1.     Free Flashcards and Study Games about War in Ukraine
2.     Unfinished Picture Match - War in Ukraine
3.     Unfinished Quiz and Answers for War in Ukraine
4.     Unfinished Study Stack - War in Ukraine

T: Let’s translate the sentences into English.

• Повномасштабне вторгнення було у 2022.
• О котрій годині є комендантська година?
• Воєнний стан є в Україні зараз.
• Його брат є призовник.
• Її тато є визнаний героєм.
• Ми є мирні жителі.
• Вони часто чують сигнал повітряної тривоги.
• Рятувальники допомагають мирним жителям.

2. Listening

T:  We are going to watch a video. Before it let’s read and translate the sentences:

1.     The war in Ukraine began in 2014 when russia annexed Crimea.
2.     This conflict escalated in February 2022 with a large Russian invasion.
3.     Ukrainian forces are defending their country with bravery and resilience.
4.     Many civilians have been affected, facing displacement and hardships.
5.     The conflict has raised global concerns about security and human rights.
6.     International support for Ukraine includes military aid and financial assistance.
7.     Understanding this war helps us learn about freedom and democracy.

T:  Watch the video and listen to these sentences read by native speakers.

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T:  Answer the questions:

1.     When did the war in Ukraine begin?
2.     When did this conflict escalate?
3.     What are Ukrainian forces defending?
4.     What has the conflict raised?
5.     What does international support include? Reading
6.     What helps us learn about freedom and democracy?

3. Reading

T: Let’s read and translate the text and summarize all the information about the war. Then we’ll do the test.

The war in Ukraine.

Where and When? The war in Ukraine started in 2014. It began when many people in Ukraine wanted a closer relationship with Europe. At that time, the president of Ukraine did not support this idea. People began to protest. The protests were very big and important.

 Key Events:

Impact of the War:

Current Situation: The war is still ongoing. It has affected many families and communities. People in Ukraine continue to live with the impact of the conflict, and the situation changes often.

Help and Support: Many organizations are helping people who are affected by the war. They provide food, shelter, and medical care to those in need.

T: Let’s do the test  The War in Ukraine - Revisely

T: Answer the questions:

1.     When did the war in Ukraine start?
2.     When did Russia take control of Crimea?
3.     Where did fighting begin after Crimea?
4.     How do we call the people who leave their homes and move to other places?
5.     Do other countries support our country?
6.     What is the current situation in Ukraine?
7.     How are many organizations helping Ukrainian people?

4. Speaking

T: War… It’s a very painful and scary word for us now. Our people are suffering, our men should give their lives on the battlefields. Our children should hide in shelters from missiles and drones. War is a grief and a great tragedy.

1.     How do you feel about the war?  (I feel very sad. War is terrible for everyone.)
2.     Do you watch the news about Ukraine?  (Yes, I sometimes watch the news or read about it online.)
3.     Do you talk about the war with your friends or family? (
4.     Do you think the war will end soon? (I hope the war will end soon, but I don’t know.)
5.     How has the war changed people’s lives? (A lot of people lost their homes, some people left Ukraine. Life is very hard now.)
6.     Do you want peace in Ukraine? (Yes, I want peace because people need to live without fear.)
7.     What can people do to help Ukraine? (People can send money, clothes, or food. They can also support refugees.)

T: Every individual person in a nation is like a cell in a body. They can live individually, doing their own tasks. But everybody should understand that he or she is an important part of the environment they live in, the society they belong to. And only being united they are able to do great things, to overcome the obstacles they can’t do alone. A lot of people in the world and in our country particularly can clearly understand it now. Everybody should understand. We are all one. Only acting together we can fight,  and gain a victory. And I believe we will.

T: Ukraine is much more than just a word.

2. Evaluating

3. Home assignment

4.   End of the lesson