English party :
«St. Valentine’s Day»
Objectives:
practical: to
practise students’ skills in speaking and listening, to revise the vocabulary,
educational: to
practise skills of pair and group work, to develop creative thinking,
cultural: to develop
artistic skills, to broaden pupils’ outlook, to increase cultural level, to
bring up respect to English customs and traditions, the feeling of friendship
Equipments: computer,
balloons, slogans. paper hearts, cards for pair and group work, quatations,
presentation
Greeting. The aims of the
party.
Melody of the song “Shape of my heart”
Comperes:
A boy and a
girl
Here’s a special valentine
With lots of love for you
And you are very special!
Here are hugs and kisses, too!
Сompere 1: Hello dear boys and girls! Teachers and friends!
Сompere 2: We are so glad to see you here today!
Сompere 1:We are going to celebrate St. Valentine’s Day. We’ll
speak about friends and friendship, justice and honesty. No one really knows
the origin of this holiday. There are many legends about it.
Сompere 2: According to the legend this day is connected with an ancient Roman
Festival called Lupercalia. This was on February, 15 to honor the patron of
husbandry
Compere 1: The next story tells us that St. Valentine was a
priest who married young couples secretly when the Roman Emperor Claudius 2
forbade marriages. He believed that single men were better soldiers.
Сompere 2:Another story tells us about St. Valentine who was a
good friend to children. He was against the Roman Gods and that is why he was
put in prison. When he was imprisoned the children brought him loving letters.
It was on February, 14. Some people think that is why we give friendly and
loving messages.
Romeo
and Juliet ( a scene)
Author: The story of Valentine’s Day begins in the third
century with an oppressive emperor and a humble Christian martyr. The emperor
was Claudius and the Christian was Valentinus.
Claudius had ordered all Romans to worship twelve
gods. And it was a crime to be a Christian. But Valentunus was devoted to the
ideas of Christ.
Senator: You know that our emperor believes that there are 12
Gods, 12 Gods but not one. If you disobey, you will be put into prison.
Valentinus: There is only one God, that’s Christ, Jesus Christ.
And we should pray to him. Nothing can keep me from practising my beliefs, even the threat of death.
Senator: How dare you? Guards, put him into prison!
Jailor: (walks up and down the stage looking at Valentinus
working at the table. He has a bunch of keys in his hands):
He is reading, reading and reading. He is a man of
learning. I’ll ask him for permission to bring my poor Julia for lessons. My
poor daughter is blind, she has been blind since birth. She is a pretty girl
with a quick mind. Let him open the light of knowledge to her. (To Valentinus):
Sir, could you teach my girl? She is blind, my poor
girl.
Jailor: This is Julia, my daughter. Julia, this is Sir Valentinus. He was so
kind as to agree to teach you everything he knows.
Valentinus: Julia, you are a very pretty young girl. I admire you.
You are very clever and I’m glad to have taught you all I know. You are an
excellent pupil!
Julia: Oh, Valentine, I’m happy to hear such lovely words. It’s so kind of you.
Thank you so much for your lessons. You’ve taught me arithmetic, you’ve read me
so many stories of Rome’s
history. You’ve described me the world of nature. Now you see the world through
your eyes. I trust in your wisdom and find happiness in your quiet strength.
Valentinus: Julia, all I’ve taught you is very important, but the
main thing I’ve done for You is that I have told You about God.
Julia: Valentinus, does God really hear our prayers?
Valentinus: Yes, my child, he hears each one.
Julia: Do you know what I pray for every morning and every night? I pray that
I might see. I want so much to see everything you’ve told me about!
Valentinus: God does what is best for us if we only believe in
Him.
Julia; Oh, Valentine, I do believe. I do.
Julia: Valentine! I can see! I can see!
Valentinus Praise be to God.
Valentinus. Jailor! Here is my letter to Julia. Could you hand it
to her?
Jailor. Certainly. I’ll be glad to fulfill your last wish.
Valentinus. Thank you very much.
Julia. Dear Julia, it’s my last note to you. I love you and I urge you to
stay close to God… From your
Valentine. The 14th of February, 270.
Сompere
1: There are
many symbols of this holiday.
1)
Heart. Emotions are feelings such as love,
happiness, anger, or fear. A long time ago people believed that all the
emotions were found in the heart. The
heart is still a symbol of love ; it is also a symbol of Valentine’s Day.
2)
Red
Rose. The rose was the favorite flower
of Venus, the Roman goddess of love. Red is a color that stands for strong
feelings. That is why the red rose is a flower of love.
3)
Ribbons. Ribbons go back to the days when ladies gave
ribbons to their favorite knights when they went to war.
4)
Lace. Lace comes from a Latin word; it means “to
catch”. Hundreds of years ago women
carried lace handkerchiefs. A man nearby might pick it up and return it to her.
Sometimes a woman might see a man she wanted to meet. Soon people began using paper lace to
decorate chocolate boxes and Valentine cards.
5)
Gloves. Years ago when a man proposed marriage to a
woman he asked “for her hand”. The hand became the symbol of marriage and love.
Soon gloves also became a symbol of love.
6)
Rings. In some countries men and women exchange
rings when they became engaged or
marry. The ring usually had stone or
jewel set in it. Diamonds are common in today rings.
7)
Love
knot. A love knot is a series of winding
and interlacing loops with no beginning and no end. It is a symbol of endless
love. Often, a message was written on
the love knot. The message had no beginning or end.
8)
Love
birds and Doves. Lovebirds are colorful
parrots found in Africa. Most have red
bills.They are called love birds because they sit closely together in pairs.
Doves were thought to be favorite birds of Venus. They are also symbols of Valentine’s Day.
9)
Cupid. Son of Venus, goddess of love. He could cause
people to fall in love by piercing them with one of his magic arrows.
Compere 2: St. Valentine’s Day is sweethearts’ day – when people
in love express their affectiom to each
other.
Compere
1: The 14th of February is the most romantic
day of the
year, the day
of eternal love and friendship.
Compere 2 : How many poems are
written about love and
friendship?
Pupils recite poems:
* Roses are red. * Let me call you
sweetheart
Violets are blue, I
am in love with you.
Sugar is sweet, Let
me hear your wisper
And so are you! That you love me to
* Keep the love light
glowing *To each and
every friend of mine
In your eyes so true. I’ll send a lovely valentine
Let me call you
sweetheart, Mom,
Dad, Sis, and Brother, too.
I'm in love with
you.
Will receive a heart that says,"I
love you”
*I have a little valentine *) There's a
heart
That someone sent to me. As red as red can
be!
It's pink and white And on
it's written
And red and blue All
in gold 'To you
And pretty as can be. With love from
me’
Compere 1: Cupid has a sharp arrow for breaking hearts.
Compere 2 : Let’s try
to guess friendly pairs. Five pupils of
the 7-th and five of the 6-B come here.
Work in group, please.
1.Adam
a)Becky
2,Master
b)Konstantsia
3.Romeo
c)Eva
4.Dartanian
d)Margaret
e)Barbie
e)Barbie
5.Napoleon
6.Ken
f)Liudmila
7.Tom
g)Juliet
8.Prince h)Roksolana
9.Sultan
i)Zhozefina
Compere 1 : Are you
ready? Each pupil read one pair. (Thank you. Well done)
Compere 2 : What do you think about love and friendship?
Compere 1 : Why do we love
and make friemds?
A song about friendship
Соmpere
2: Do you like riddles? Four pupils of the
7-th and four pupils of the 6-th B. You are welcome.
1.a flower (a rose)
2,a friendly look (a smile)
3.a bunch of flowers( a bouquet)
4.a candy (a chocolate)
5.a part of your body( heart)
6.a man helping people ( St.Valentine)
7.a man who shoots arrows( a cupid)
8.a fancy material( lace)
Compere 2: There is only
one happiness in life, to love and be loved, to have real friends
A scene about a boy and a girl
Boy: Where are you going, my
pretty maid?
Girl: I’m going a milking,
sir.
Boy: I go with you, my pretty maid?
Girl: You are welcome, sir.
Boy: What’s your father, my
pretty maid?
Girl: My father is a farmer,
sir.
Boy: Will you marry me, my
pretty maid?
Girl: Yes, please.
Boy: What is your fortune,
my pretty maid?
Girl: My face is my fortune,
sir.
Boy: I won’t marry you, my
pretty maid.
Girl: Nobody asked you, sir.
Compere 1: Oh, what a
clever girl.
Compere 2: And now we
invite you to dance.
a)
Girls
sing a song
Compere1 : Max, do you
like giving compliments?
Compere 2: Certainly. Can
you see these balloons? There are two
names inside. Let me see.
You must stand on opposite sides. A gentleman gives a compliment and
steps forward, then a lady does the same. You must meet in the middle.
e.g. You are so open. You are so kind. You are so sensitive. You are so
charming. You are so generous. You are
so talented. You are so glamorous.
Compere 1: Wow! You are a romantic pair. These chocolates are for you.
Compere 2 : St. Valentine’s Day is celebrated all over the
world. On this day boys and girls, sweethearts, friends send each other
messages, chocolates and flowers. Messages can be serious and funny.
Compere1: There are some
presents for Valentines and Valentinas.
Compere2 : So, St. Valentine’s Day is a Day of love. We wish you to love and to be loved.
Compere 1:
Let us sing a famous love song
“ I just call”
Reflexion: T. St. Valentine Day is an interesting holiday, isn’t
it? Why?
Do you have real friends?
Summing –up and presents for
guests ( wishes on
pieces of paper)
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