- 9 Mass Media

Theme Mass Media Teachers objectives:

- to define the problematic areas in students speaking, reading, listening of the giving topics; - to develop students speaking and listening comprehension skills;
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- to revise students vocabulary; - to provide students with information dealing with different aspects of the British media: newspapers and magazines, television, radio and the Internet; - to revise and practice using of defining and non-defining relative clauses; - to educate respectful attitude towards the teacher and each other in cooperation, interest in learning English.

Learners objectives (Slide 2):

- by the end of the lesson students will be able to speak on the theme; - express their opinions about different types of TV programmes or newspapers in pairs and groups; - recognize the speakers attitude towards media. Level intermediate. Materials: text for reading, text for listening comprehension, lexical and grammar cards and tables.

Procedure The first 30 I. Introduction.

Dear friends! Today we are having a summary lesson devoted to the subject Mass Media. By the end of the lesson you should be able to tell about your world of information, to operate lexical material about communication, mass media and computer. Mass Media is one of the most characteristic features of modern civilization. People are united into one global community with the help of mass media. People can learn about what is happening in the world very quickly using mass media. Have a look at the motto of todays lesson and lets read it (Slide 3):

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Many little things put together may create something great.

I think these words are closely connected with the plot of our lesson.

II. Warming up.

Purpose: to focus students on the topic. 1. What kinds of mass media do you know? (Students answer) -newspapers/magazines (press), radio, television, the Internet 2. Fist of all let us repeat some lexical material: a) The game Guess (Slide 4). Look at this table and guess what task I can give you (put the words into categories of your choice: press, radio, television, the Internet). 1. Article 5.Advertisement 9.Satellite 13.Comedies 2. Chanel 6. Commercial 10.Facebook 14. A live match 3. Edition 7. Documentary 11.Radio program 15. Mail.ru 4.Tabloid 8. Prime time 12. Vkontakte 16. Website b) Translate into English (Slide 5). Lets continue our lesson and repeat words and word-combinations. What is the English for? 1) 2)
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advertising commercial TV

3) 4) 5) , 6) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 12) c 13) 14) 15) 16) 17)

enrich channel in order to televise available state-financed animated cartoon spread be forbidden prime time gain a fortune blessing curse waste of time addict

III. Review of students knowledge of speaking. c) Media questionnaire (Slide 6-7).

Answer my questions, please. 1) What do you understand under the world of information? What does it mean for you? 2) How often do you read a newspaper? 3) How often do you listen to the radio? 4) Whats your favourite program? 5) How often do you get online? (every day, once a week, less than once a week, twice a week, 2-3 times a week, more than 4 hours a day) 6) Do you surf the net? 7) What is your favourite website? 8) Do you send and receive e-mail? 9) How many televisions are there in your home? 10) Do you have a television in your bedroom? 11) What people are usually called a couch potatoes? (some people who spend too much time watching TV and not enough time taking exercise in their free time) 12) Are you a couch potatoes? 13) Do you like watching TV alone or with your family? 14) Who decides what to watch: your parents or you? 15) Is TV a blessing or a curse? 16) Do you care what to watch on TV? 3) Match (Slide 8-9). Match the words with the following definitions in the left column with the appropriate in the right one: A
1)A newspaper a) i a) is a large, thin book with a paper cover, often printed on shiny paper, which contains stories, articles, photographs, and sometimes also news. 2)Sunday paper b) is all the organizations that are involved in providing information to the public, especially newspapers, television, and radio. 3)Local paper c) i c) a serious magazine on particular subject, containing articles by university teachers, scientists, doctors, etc. 3

4)Magazine 5)Journal

d) l d) lists of films, plays, and other events, with details of the times, dates, and places where they will happen.

e) i e) a set of large folded sheets of paper containing news articles, pictures, which is printed and sold every day or every week. 6)The press f) i f) a newspaper that gives news mainly about the town or area where it is printed. 7)The media g) g) newspapers that are read by a lot of people and generally contain articles that are entertaining rather than serious, for example, stories about people on television and sport. 8)Tabloid h) is a magazine, especially for children, that consists of funny or exciting stories which are told using a series of pictures. 9)The popular i) a i) paper that is sold every Sunday, and is usually bigger than papers sold on other press days. 10)Comic j) isg) a newspaper and the people who write for them. 11)Listings k) i k) a newspaper that doesn't contain much serious news, but has stories about famous people, sport, etc. Key: 1e, 2i, 3f, 4a, 5c, 6j, 7b, 8k, 9g, 10h, 11d.

B
1)Chat show 2)Quiz show a) is a film, especially a story for children that is made by photographing drawings, so that they seem to move. series of

b) is a programme in which is broadcast early in the morning, which includes news and tells you what time it is; there are also usually songs and jokes and conversations with famous people. c) is a television story about a group of people and their lives , which is broadcast regularly for many years. d) is a programme in which famous people talk about themselves and answer questions about their lives, opinions etc. e) is a programme that gives you facts and information about a serious subject, such as history, science or social programme. f) is a television programme about wild animals and plants. g) is a programme in which people or teams complete against each other by answering questions. h) is an amusing programme in which there is a different story each week about the same group of people. i) is a programme in which people play games and answer questions in order to win prizes. j) is a programme that is broadcast several times each day, which tells you about all the important events that are happening in the world.

3)Game show 4)Cartoon 5)Sitcom 6)Breakfast show 7)Soap opera 8)The news 9) Wildlife programme 10) Documentary

Key: 1d, 2g, 3i, 4a, 5h, 6b, 7c, 8j, 9f, 10e.

4) Match the questions (1-7) to the answers (A-G). Work in pairs (Slide 10). Match the question to the answers and practice these short dialogues with your partner. 1) Do you like comedy programmes? 2) Why does John not like news programmes? 3) What kind of TV programme does Hellen like?
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4) Why do you like sports programmes? 5) What time is your favourite reality show? 6) What programme do you usually watch? 7) What kind of TV programme do you like? A. Because they're exciting. B. Because he finds them boring. C. I usually watch comedy programmes. D. It's at six p.m. E. She likes quiz shows. F. I like nature programmes because they are interesting. G. Yes, I do. Comedy shows are funny.

IV. Check on Homework.

I think its high time to demonstrate your speaking skills in practice. You will present your reports organized at home, as your home task for todays lesson.

V. Summing-up.
Well, our first part of the lesson is coming to the end. Its time to sum up our work. (I must admit that you possess the skills of speaking on a perfect level, and you will prove it in future).

The second 30 minutes

VI. Reading ISNT TV A CHEWING GUM FOR THE EYES?
1) Pre-Reading Activity. Read someones opinion about TV the Internet and be ready to answer the questions. - Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - Has television destroyed communication among friends and family? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion using the following linking words: In my opinion, In fact, I really think, I totally disagree with..., That's not true, You are right, On the whole.

*Translate into Ukrainian*

-undoubtedly -humankind -extend ones range of interests -eliminating stress and tension -gamble -gossip -avoid -a great way to escape from the miserable existence -to abreast of the latest news -to discuss some issues we concerned about -prevent 2) Reading. The invention of television is undoubtedly one of humankind's greatest inventions. It is a way of communication among people of one country and different countries and nations. People watch TV to find out about the latest news, weather, sports, etc. It is a great way to learn new and extend one's range of interests. Scientists say that children spend the same amount of hours
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in front of TV as they do in school. I think that this can be said about many grown people too. Also, television is a great means of eliminating stress and tension. One can relax and leave one's troubles behind lying on one's favorite sofa and watching a comedy. However, some people believe that television has destroyed communication among friends and family. Personally, I do not agree with this statement. A couple centuries ago people spent their time gambling, reading, gossiping or playing chess. I do not think that television is a cause of destroyed communication among family members and friends. First of all, if members of a family have common interests and they want to make each other happy they will always find many ways to spend their time together and be close. Otherwise, if people avoid each other and they do not have anything to share with each other they will find television a great way to escape from this miserable existence. I believe that many people chose family and their friends over some soap operas or a mo vie. Secondly, I think that television can be a great resource of subjects to discuss. Many people watch different educational programs to find out more about their environment, nature, wild life animals, economic situations, etc. So, when they gather with their friends they discuss important issues and argue with each other in looking for the truth. My husband and I often watch the news channel to keep abreast of the latest news. After that we always discuss some issues we concerned about. Also, we like to watch a TV show "the funniest animals". We like this program because it makes us laugh. I can not imagine how these programs can prevent our communication and be harmful to our relations. To summarize, I would like to add that if people want to communicate with each other they will find a way to do it. Otherwise, if television were not existent, people would find other escapes and reasons not to be with each other such as drugs, gambling, etc. 3) Post-Reading Activity. a) Answer the questions. - Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? - Television has destroyed communication among friends and family. b) Aquarium (Slide 11). Let's play the game Aquarium. For this Im going to divide you into 3 groups. I give you cards with tasks. You must choose in your groups a speaker, a secretary, a time-keeper and a reporter. Rules of work in group: discuss in turn; don't interrupt one another; discuss the idea, not the pupils; try to come to a common idea. Short debate glossary (Slide 12): I think/suppose/presume In my opinion I believe It is quite obvious that I would like to say Speaking/talking of It should be mentioned It seems to me that Besides, I want to add
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I agree/disagree with As I see it As I understand Despite I cant accept For example/instance, In regard to I am sure/certain It means In summary Summing this up In support of the fact The point is Stressing on I wonder if I am convinced .. I doubt if Card for group 1: Read the situation loudly. Discuss it in your group. Come to a common end (idea). You have 3-5 min. (Slide 13). Group 1. Your situation is Prove that TV is a blessing. Cards for groups 2-3: Listen attentively to group 1. Be attentive, don't interrupt. Agree or disagree. Did they prove you? Were their arguments substantial? Group 2. Your situation is Prove that TV is a curse. Group 3. Your situation is Prove that it is on one hand a blessing, on the other a curse.

VII. Summing-up.
Well, the second part of the lesson is coming to the end. Its time to sum up our work. Answer the question: Does TV bring more harm or good? Is your life possible without TV?

The third 30 minutes

VIII. Listening. (Audio record) 1) Pre-Listening Activity (Slide 14).
Look at the words and word-combinations and try to translate them. - blame me - - It stopped me concentrating properly. . - I wondered ... - ... - and kept you involved - - Its a complicated story. - .
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- Im going to buy her a couple of tickets instead. - . - the film seemed to go on too long - , . - as far as I'm concerned - . 2) While-Listening Activity. You will hear three friends talking about a film they went to see. Before you listen, read through the list of statements below. As you listen, decide whether each statement is true (T) or false (F).
Free time and culture Maria

So, Anna, what did you think of the film?

Anna

Well, Maria, when David suggested going

David

Oh I see, blame me, is it?

Anna

Oh no, I agreed to come, although, generally speaking, its just not my kind of film, you know, historical. However, it turned out pretty well, as far as Im concerned.
David

Thats a relief, then. What about you, Maria?

Maria

Not bad, I guess. Actually, you know, Id forgotten to eat before we went, so I kept wanting it to end, so I could go and get something to eat very silly. It stopped me concentrating properly the film seemed to go on too long.
Anna

And you, David?

David

Well, its true it was long, but thats because it needed to be, I think. Its a complicated story.
Maria

Hm, which doesnt make it a good one, Im afraid. But the setting of the film, and the changes between locations were all good, and kept you involved actually, in spite of the story, if you see what I mean.
Anna

Maybe you should do what I did then

David

Which is?
Anna

Read the book. I read it, I suppose, a year ago and loved it. That was the other thing that made me want to go. But the book is still the more interesting version. So, do try it, Maria.
Maria

OK, maybe I will.

David

I dont know about the book, though I wondered about the DVD for my sisters birthday, which is coming up soon. But she doesnt like the small screen, so Im going to buy her a couple of tickets instead.
Maria

She should like that.

Anna

Yeah.
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Now, what about seeing if 3) Post-Listening Activity (Slide 15). Decide whether each statement is true (T) or false (F): 1. Ann was looking forward to seeing the film. 2. Maria felt hungry during the film. 3. David thinks the film was very long. 4. Maria says the story was very interesting. 5. Anna thinks the book is more interesting than the film. 6. David is going to buy the film on DVD as a present for his sister.
Keys: 1F, 2T, 3T, 4F, 5T, 6F.

IX. Writing (Slide 17).

And now we revise and practice using of defining and non-defining relative clauses. 1) Write out the incorrect words: a. a mobile phone which/who can send e-mails b. a computer that/what knows your voice c. the man which/who lives next door d. the girl that/which always sits next to me e. the bus that/who I take to get to school f. a meal which/who you can cook easily at home 2) Join the pairs of sentences, using which, that or who (Slide 18): a. Ive got a brother. He lives in Scotland. Ive got a brother who lives in Scotland. b. Henry has got a hat. It is red, green and blue. c. Claire is a writer. She is very famous. d. It is a salad. It tastes delicious. e. This is a picture. It was painted by Joseph Turner. f. He is a teacher. He is very popular. g. Its a machine. It makes pasta.

XI. Summing-up.
Weve come to the end of the lesson. Thank you very much for your work, enthusiasm, original ideas. The most of you were at the top of the class. Some of you were rather quit today. You are to be more active. You cant learn to speak English just by sitting and listening to the other pupils. Its better to make mistakes than to say nothing. (Your marks are ) I am sure that youve broaden your knowledge, havent you? (Students answers) To watch or not to watch TV, to read or not to read, to be on-line or not it is your decision, but not waste your time so it quickly passes. I know answer only for one question. The answer is to read, to understand, to remember.

XII. Homework.
The home task for the next lesson is to write a composition TV plays an (un)important role in my life if you want a mark of a high level. If you are satisfied with a mark of a lower level this task is for you: make up some sentences using your active vocabulary. Revise some rules how to write a composition:

1. Begin by planning the content of your composition. Note the main points for the argument and the main points against it. 2. Introduce the subject of your composition in the first paragraph. 3. Use your list of points to write the first draft of your composition. Introduce each separate point clearly by using expressions like: - The first reason why... - The second argument for thinking, ... - In addition,... - Furthermore,... - In contrast, ... - However,... - On the other hand, ... 4. In the final paragraph you should summarize and give your own view with reasons. Use expressions like: - To sum up, ... - In conclusion, ... - On balance, ... - On the whole,...

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