Презентация, доклад к уроку о Маргарет Тэтчер

these people’s occupation?
What are they doing?

Why?
What character traits should a person have to be a good politician? Give your arguments.

In my opinion / In my view / To my mind  To my way of thinking… Personally I believe that… I feel very strongly that…

Thatcher graduated from Oxford University.
She began working as a lawyer.
She married Denis Thatcher in 1951.
In 1952, Thatcher put politics aside for a time to study medicine.
Thatcher won a seat in the House of Commons in 1979.
Thatcher was appointed secretary of state for housing.
She was elected leader of the Conservative Party in 1975.
Thatcher became Prime Minister in 1979.
Thatcher is known for her tough decisions.
Thatcher was called “An Iron Lady” by a British newspaper.

“The Iron lady”

Watch the video and define if the statements are true or false.

Thatcher graduated from Oxford University.
She began working as a lawyer.
She married Denis Thatcher in 1951.
In 1952, Thatcher put politics aside for a time to study medicine.
Thatcher won a seat in the House of Commons in 1979.
Thatcher was appointed secretary of state for housing.
She was elected leader of the Conservative Party in 1975.
Thatcher became Prime Minister in 1979.
Thatcher is known for her tough decisions.
Thatcher was called “An Iron Lady” by a British newspaper.

11-12 points – “5”
9-10 points – “4”
7-8 points – “3”

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False
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True
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order.

1. B
2. D
3. A
4. C

Keys

text and let the other group answer them.

3. Give information about Margaret Thatcher using the key words:

Grantham, England
greengrocer and respected town leader
degree in Chemistry
Denis Thatcher
Mark Thatcher and Carol Thatcher
Falklands War
three terms as a Prime Minister
prosperous country

chosen photo number … “
or
“I’m going to describe photo number … “

a woman be a good leader or is it a profession only for men? Give your reasons.

Do you think our country needs an “iron” leader?

Would you like to be a leader? Why?

with the missing words

CHORUS Mr. Politician please don't ______(1) us. Mr. Politician you're there to relieve us. Just how can we tell, mister, When to _______(2) in you. Oh won't you _____(3) me oh who we're lookin' out for? Mr. Politician could be ______(4) but people it's doubtful. We want a _____(5) who'll fight for the people. We want ______(6) to take us to the steeple. We'd like to point him out to you ______(7), But don't look now. CHORUS We want a leader of the people, We want him honest, not deceitful. We want an _____(8) in the public eye, And we won't give it up lord until we die.

relieve us. Just how can we tell, mister, When to believe (2) in you. Oh won't you tell (3) me oh who we're lookin' out for? Mr. Politician could be honest (4) but people it's doubtful. We want a leader (5) who'll fight for the people. We want somebody (6) to take us to the steeple. We'd like to point him out to you people(7), But don't look now. CHORUS We want a leader of the people, We want him honest, not deceitful. We want an angel (8) in the public eye, And we won't give it up lord until we die.

to become a leader at school and later in society?
Write about 200 words.
Use the following plan:
introduce the problem and state your thesis (the subject-matter);
express your personal point of view and give reasons for it;
give arguments for the other point of view and explain why you don’t agree with it;
draw a conclusion.

Some students think that it is better to be a leader of a group than to be a simple member although being a leader is a quite responsible job.

you play games?
a. Victory b. entertainment
2. What do you prefer in a conversation?
a. To offer something b. to listen to others and discuss what they offer
3. Can you endure critics and avoid arguing?
a. Yes b. no
4. Do you like when somebody praise you in public?
a. Yes b. no
5. Will you defend your opinion if everybody is against you?
a. Yes b. no
6. Can you call yourself a leader when you are with your friends?
a. Yes b. no
7. Can you hide your mood from other people?
a. Yes b. no
8. Do you always do what elder people ask you to do?
a. Yes b. no
9. Can you persuade people who didn’t agree with you during the conversation?
a. Yes b. no
10. Do you like to give advice to other people?
a. Yes b. no

level of leadership
4-6 points – medium level of leadership
1-3 points – low level of leadership