Unit 2. SCHOOL LIFE

Lesson 19. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION IN UKRAINE

Цілі: формувати навички вживання нових лексичних одиниць; вдосконалювати навички усного монологічного мовлення й читання; розвивати мовну здогадку й мовленнєву реакцію учнів; виховувати відповідальне ставлення до навчання.

Procedure

1. Warm-up

Do ex. 1, p. 41.

2. Writing

Do ex. 2 (a), p. 41.

Sample questions:

1. What age do children start school?

2. Is there pre-school education?

3. Should parents pay for education?

4. When children leave school?

5. What skills do children usually get at school?

6. What types of schools are there?

7. What are the main stages of education in Ukraine?

3. Reading

Do ex. 2 (b), p. 41-42.

4. Vocabulary practice

Write down the main stages of education in Ukraine.

Complete the sentences.

1. Ukrainian, Maths and English are ... for all students.

2. Ten people were selected from over 100 ... .

3. Children can get some pre-school skills at ... .

4. Parents can choose a gymnasium, a lyceum, a ... or private school for their children.

Key: 1 compulsory, 2 applicants, 3 kindergartens, 4. secondary.

5. Writing

Do ex. 3, p. 42. Key:

	Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3
	The primary school	The basic secondary school	The upper secondary school
Age of pupils	6-10	10-15	15-17
Period of Studies	4 years	5 years	2 years
Aim	basic knowledge and skills	knowledge in science and humanities	to get more detailed knowledge and skills
Subjects	maths, languages, nature study	science, humanities, mother tongue, foreign languages	physics, biology, history
Skills	in maths, languages, nature study	skills in science and humanities, mother tongue, foreign languages	computer skills, trade education
certificate		the basic school certificate	the upper secondary school certificate

6. Reading

Do ex. 4, p. 42.

Key: 1 b, 2 c, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b, 6 c.

7. Speaking

Do ex. 5, p. 43.

Example:

OUR FUTURE STARTS AT SCHOOL

No doubt that school is our second home. It really plays an important role in our life. We spend a lot of time at school getting knowledge and skills, which can help us to make our life better in future. I think school gives us not only knowledge. First of all, here our characters and views are formed. We make friends and learn to get on with other people. School also teaches us to be tolerant and respect one another.

In addition, at school we can enjoy different activities and show our talents. Everyone can take part in school performances or sport competitions. All this helps to develop our personality, to be confident and responsible and gives us more opportunities to make our future better.

8. Summary

Answer the questions.

1. So, what are the main stages of education in Ukraine?

2. Is education compulsory?

3. Is it free?

4. What knowledge can children get at school?

9. Homework

DO ex. 6, p. 43.