Clothes and appearance.

Objectives:
- watch a video and speak about clothes and decorations;
- play the role “In the shop”;
- comment the proverbs about clothes;
- read and do the tasks to the text;
- describe the people’s clothes and appearance;
- solve the crossword about clothes.

Procedure
I. Introduction.
T: Good morning, children! I am glad to meet you! How are you today?
The topic of our lesson is “Clothes and Appearance”. We shall describe the people’s
clothes and appearance, comment the proverbs, watch video and play the role “In the
shop”, read the text and do some tasks on it and solve a crossword.
Don’t forget our rules at the lesson:
- speak English,
- don’t make noise,
- listen to the teacher and friends attentively,
- work in groups.
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II. Warming Up.
T: So, let’s review all the vocabulary to the topic “Clothes”
( Pupils name the words using pictures)
T: Now I’d like you to remember the clothes-chant.
(Pupils recite the poem)

The Kitten’s Clothes

Jeans and trousers,
Sweaters and shirts.
Socks and tights
And jackets and skirts
T-shirts, shoes,
High boots and mittens,
These are the clothes
Of the kittens.

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 III. Group Work
T: Now unite into three groups. I’ll give you a list of words. Your task is to make up a
funny story using these words.
Card I: shoes, trainers, bracelet, scarf, dress.
Card II: jacket, trousers, boots, dress, skirt.
Card III: coat, fur hat, sweater, tights, skirt.

IV. Speaking.
T: Well done, children. We have learnt a lot of proverbs. Now I want you to remember
them. I’ll give you some cards with the beginning of the proverbs. You should look
around and find the second part of the proverbs.
(Children complete the proverbs.)
T: Read and comment the proverbs.
Possible answers:
 Fine dress helps to impress. - Greet a person according to his clothes; take
leaving according to what he knows.
 Appearance is deceptive. – Sometimes people who are considered to be
beautiful can be rude and have bad manners.
 Good clothes open doors. - Style is the best way to express yourself without
having to speak.
 Clothes make the man. – It’s very important to wear right clothes for different
situations and very important find your own style and wear something that suit
you and helps to express yourself.
 That’s another pair of shoes. – It doesn’t concern footwear. It means another
matter of facts, another topic.
 Tastes differ. – A thing liked by one man cannot be loved by another one.
Different people prefer different things.

V. Pair Work.
T: Now I’ll give you some pictures of different people. I want you to describe them.
Work in pairs.
(Children describe the pictures. Possible answers HO1)

VI. Relaxation Time.

(Children sing «The Clothing song” )

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 VII. Crossword.
T: It’s time for a word puzzle. Do it and you’ll read an interesting word. Work in pairs.
But the crossword is unusual. Each of you has a card with some words and gaps. You
should explain the meaning of your words in English. The same your partner does. Do
not look at your partner’s card.

s c a r f

b l o u s e

p o c k e t

t r a i n e r s

s h o e s

p y g a m a s

s h i r t

g l o v e s

VIII. Listening.
T: What word can you read? Do you like shopping? Let’s watch a video about
shopping and be ready to give a heading to it.
T: Watch the video for the second time and complete the sentences (HO2).

IX. Dialogues.
T: Do you like to go shopping to the shop or to the market? Now I’d like you to
dramatize some dialogues. Imagine that you are in the shop, buying things.
(Possible answers HO3)

X. Matching “National Clothes”.

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T: Boys and girls! You know, people from different countries wear different clothes.
Look at this picture and match people of different nationalities and clothes they wear.
(HO4)

XI. Reading “Ukrainian National Clothes”

T: Now we shall read a text about national clothes of Ukraine. While reading the text
use these unknown words:
 lace – мереживо
 ancient – стародавній
 peculiarity – особливість
 wreath – віночок
 purity – чистота (HO5)

(Children read the text and do True\ False tasks. HO6)

XII. Summarizing.
T: My dear friends! The things we do, clothes we wear, food we eat, the traditions we
keep, as well as hobbies and subcultures make us who we are: unique and special
people. But the main conclusion of our lesson should be expressed in the following
saying “Handsome is as handsome does”.
(Comment pupils’ work at the lesson.)

XIII. Homework.
T: During the lesson we have done a lot, discuss many questions concerning clothes.
But we haven’t touched on the topic “School Uniform”. So I’d like you to design a
uniform for our school. You may use pictures as well.

HO1
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This man is rather handsome. He is of average height, neither fat nor thin. He looks well-built and
muscular. His small brown eyes make him look a bit older than he is. His hair is short and dark. He is
wearing sport clothes. It has colours of Ukrainian flag and emblem.

In the picture we can see a young woman. She is rather tall and slender. She has got an oval face with
light complexion. Her large brown eyes with long eyebrows make her face romantic. Her hair is dark
and long. She’s wearing a beautiful low cut dress. It is long and white and black. You can see a golden
bracelet and wonderful earrings in her ears. She looks like a model.

In the picture you can see a boy. He is a teenager. I think he is very energetic and intelligent. His hair is
blond and short. His kind eyes charming smile make him friendly. He is wearing a checked shirt with blue
stripes and brown trousers. He has a book and a schoolbag in his hands.

In the picture you see the man of about 25 years old. He is tall. He looks muscular. He has got an oval
face. His straight hair is dark. He is wearing a snow white shirt with long sleeves and a classical black suit.
His style is considered to be classical. He has a wonderful leather belt.

In the picture we can see a very beautiful woman of about 20-25. She is tall. She is very beautiful. Her
hair is black and shoulder length. Her small nose and delicate lips make her look younger of her age. She
is very smart in her grey dress with a cloth belt. She is also wearing brown shoes with high heels. There
is a nice necklace on her neck. She has a little black bag in her hand.

In the picture you see the man of about 25 years old. He is tall. He looks muscular. He has got an oval
face framed with stubble. His brown eyes looks kind. His straight hair is dark. He is wearing a snow white
shirt with long sleeves and a black classical suit. His boots are black. His style is considered to be
classical. The man is very respective.

HO2

I.Give the most suitable heading.

II. Choose the right ending of the sentence:

1) One day a woman came… 3) The shop assistant proposed her…
a) to the hospital. a) a white fur coat.
b) to the shop. b) a black fur coat.
c) to the post-office. c) a blue fur coat.

2) The woman wanted to buy… 4) Finally the woman…

a) a coat. a) bought a fur coat.
b) a skirt. b) didn’t buy a fur coat.
c) a fur coat. c) used a fur animal as a fur coat.

HO3
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1. A: I am looking for a dress.
B: What size? What colour?
A: I prefer blue colour. Size 40.
B: Here you are, please.You can try it on.
A: Well, thank you… Oh, it’s too small. Do
you have it in a bigger size?
B: No, I’m sory we haven’t. Can you come in a
week? There will be many dresses then.
A: OK, see you soon.
2. A: Can I help you?
B: I’d like to have a classical suit.
A: All the suits are over there on the left.
B: Can I try it on?
A: Yes, sure. The fitting rooms are over there.
B: Will buy it?
A: Oh, no. I’m sorry, but it does’t suit me. The
trousers are too long. I’ll try another one.
B: You are welcome.
3. A: What can I do for you?
B: I’d like to buy a sweater.
A: What size do you want?
B: Forty two. Dark colours, please: black or
brown.
A: Try on this one. It’s of pure wool.
B: Oh, it’s a nice sweater. I’ll get it. Thanr’s.
4. A: I’ like to buy an everyday dress.
B: We’ve got fashionable ones. Try on this
one.
A: It’s a bit tight.
B: Oh’ no. It suits you well.
A: I’m afraid it’s too expensive for me.
B: This model is all the fashion now.
A: Well, I’ll think it over.
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5. A: May I help you?
B: Yes. Do you have these shoes in size 36?
A: I’m not sure/ If you can not find them on the
rack, they may be out. But let me look in the
stockroom.
B: Thanks. I’d like to try on a pair if you have
them.
A: I’ll be back just now.
6. A: Can I help you?
B: Yes’ I’m looking for a blouse.
A: What is your size?
B: I wear size 40. Could you show me a blouse in
solid colour?
A: What colour do you want?
B: Yellow or white.
A: Her you are. The fitting room is to your left.
B: Well, I think this blouse is very good. I’ll buy
it.
7. A: What can I do for you?
B: I’m looking for a pair of shoes.
A: What colour would you like?
B: Black.
A: Would you like high-heeled or low-heeled
shoes?
B: High-heeled ones, please.
A: let me see. Yes, we have some. Here you are.
B: Oh, they are so nice. I’ll take them.
8.A: Look, what wonderful decorations! Would
you like to have any?
B: Sure. I like these silver earrings.
A: But I think they are too big for you. What
about these ones.
B: Not so bad. Well, I’ll probably take this
golden ring. It’s so nice!
A: Not bad choice.
 1Mexicans live in Mexico and wear________ a) kimonos
2. Egyptians live in Egypt and wear________ b) sarafans
3. Japanese live in Japan and wear________ c) busbies-
4. Russians live in Russia and wear____________d) saris
5.Scots live in Scotland and wear_____________e) sombreros
6. Indians live in India and wear_____________ f) chalmas
7. British live in Britain and wear_____________ g) skirts

HO5

UKRAINIAN NATIONAL CLOTHES

A Ukrainian national suit is not only a kind of clothes. It is a symbol of the nation. It is a kind of
art and a national relic. It is Ukrainian people's pride. It is a symbol of the nation, like its language,
customs and traditions. The main features of Ukraine's national clothes are the ornament of embroidery
on the sleeves of a woman's and man’s shirt. Special decorations are lace and different ribbons.
The most common women's piece of clothes - a long shirt belted at waist - has come to us from
the ancient Slavic people. It is decorated by magic ornaments. At first people used to wear long shirts.
Later skirts and aprons appeared in Ukraine, which had their own peculiarities in different years. A
wreath is one of the main elements of a Ukrainian national woman’s costume, as well as red boots. A
wreath is a symbol of purity and youth.
Men wear embroidered shirt and wide trousers of bright colours. High red boots are Ukrainian
national footwear.

HO6

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T\F sentences:

1. A Ukrainian national suit is a symbol of the continent.

2. The main feature of Ukraine's national clothes is kimono.
3. Special decorations are lace and different ribbons.
4. In ancient time women wore long belted shirts.
5. In ancient time women wore shirts and skirts.
6. A wreath is one of the main elements of a Ukrainian national women's costume
7. A wreath is a symbol of independence.
8. Men wear tight trousers.