Lesson 1 Summer holidays are fun. The aim of the lesson

Type of the lesson: non-standard, mixed
Method of the lesson: group work, pair work
Equipment: Textbook; the DVD of the book
TECHNOLOGICAL MAP OF THE LESSON:

№	Part of the lesson	Tasks	Time
1	Organizational Moment	-to greet pupils. - to check up the register	5 min
2	Repeating last lesson	- to give pupils some questions about last lesson. – to ask words from previous lesson	5 min
3	Explaining new theme	- to explain to pupils new vocabulary and theme	20 min
4	Consolidating new theme.	- to consolidate new theme and new words of the theme.	10 min
5	Marking.	- To mark pupils	5 min
6	Homework.	- Giving homework.

The Procedure of the lesson:
I. Organizing moment: - Greeting.
- Checking the register


II. Pre-Activity
Activity 1 Work in pairs. Answer the questions. 5 min
Objective: to introduce the topic
STEP 1: Ask the pupils to make pairs.
STEP 2: The pupils answer the questions. Explain to them that they must name
all geographical features of Uzbekistan. e.g. Amu Darya river, Sir Darya River, Tian Shan Mountains, Aral Sea, Kyzylkum Desert, Karakum Desert, etc.


III. Main Part
Activity 2a Work in pairs. Answer the questions. 5 min
Objective: to develop speaking skills
The pupils discuss, ask and answer the questions below. Accept as many answers as possible.
1) What deserts do you know?
2) What do you know about life in deserts?
3) Is there any vegetation?
4) Do animals live in deserts?


Activity 2b Read and check your guesses. 5 min
Objective: to develop reading skills
STEP 1: The pupils read the text and check their guesses in 2a.
STEP 2: The pupils discuss the information given in the text.


Activity 2c Read again about the Sahara Desert. Why do you think they started a new programme? 5 min
Objective: to improve reading and speaking skills
The pupils keep on discussing the text and answer the question.


Activity 3a Work in pairs. Look at the photos of the Aral Sea. Write about the problem. 10 min