Підручник Англійська мова (9-й рік навчання) - Алла Несвіт - Генеза 2017 рік

Unit 1 My Magic Circle: Family and Friend's

Lesson 11. A Youth Organization

Project Work

1. a) Read the information.

Lord Robert Baden-Powell (1857-1941) was the founder of the Scout movement. In 1907 he started a special programme for young people. 20 boys were brought together in a camp in Dorset, Britain, to try out his ideas.

Today about 28 million people in 216 countries take part in the adventure of Scouting. In 2007 the world’s largest youth movement celebrated its 100^th birthday.

b) Look at the emblems of the Scouts organizations in Ukraine. Do you have one in your region? What is the aim of this organization?

2. You are going to read the Ukrainian Scouts Laws. Use the dictionary to know the meaning of the words in the Vocabulary File.

• truthful • conscientious • punctual • frugal • just • fair • productive •

3. Read the «Scout Laws» of the Ukrainian Scouts. Say which character traits the young scouts have to develop in themselves.

The «Scout Laws» of the Ukrainian Scouts

The Ukrainian Scout Laws consist of fourteen «commandments», which describe an «ideal scout». They state the traits, which describe a desirable behaviour pattern in the member.

The scout has to be:

Truthful

Conscientious

Punctual

Frugal

Just and fair

Friendly

Helpful and kind

Productive

Disciplined

Industrious

Control his/her emotions

The scout should:

Care about health and beauty

Always be of good cheer

4. a) Work in small groups.

Think of your own youth club, either a real or an imaginary one. State clearly the purpose of the club. Discuss the laws for the members of your club to follow.

b) Write a list of 12 rules for the membership in the youth club you’ve decided to organize.

c) Gallery Walk. Make a short presentation about your youth club and its rules. Then answer your classmates’ questions.