Тема: «Українська народна іграшка.

Лялька-мотанка - родинний оберіг

українців»
Клас: 10
Topic: Ukraine

Microtopic: Ukrainian folk toys. A Motanka doll as a family guard of Ukrainians

Level: 10 th form.

Aims: to familiarize students with Ukrainian folk toys, their types, in particular,
the rag doll;

to find information independently, skillfully present it to the audience and carry

out project activities;

to develop research skills based on the study of Ukrainian folk toys;

to develop students’ speaking skills;

to develop students’ listening skills;
develop creativity, attention, self-control, memory; ability to work in groups;

foster a sense of love for Ukrainian toys, national values; respect for the cultural
and historical past of Ukraine, a sense of loyalty to their country.

Outcomes: at the end of the lesson the students

• will be aware of the new topical vocabulary;

• will have practised the new words in speaking ;

• will have further developed their skills of creative thinking and

imagination;

• will have further developed their communicative skills ;

• will have practised group work;

• will be inspired by a new leisure activity.

Equipment: multimedia system, laptop, mobile phones, a computer, embroidered

towels, rag doll, toys, handouts.
Type: integrated (English, Technology)

Core competencies:

Communicating in a foreign language

Cultural competencе

Learning to learn

Core competencies in science and technology

Procedure
I. Introduction

Тeacher: Good morning, students. Today we will have an unusual lesson. Let's
take a look at my magic box. What do I have inside? (The teacher shows toys
made of natural materials). Yes, these are Ukrainian folk toys. A folk toy is a
heritage, just like a mother tongue, a fairy tale, a song. Folk toys have been tested
by children's love and children's play. And today at our lesson we will learn about
the different types of Ukrainian toys, how they appeared, and what their
significance is in the life of Ukrainians. We will also make a Motanka doll amulet.
We'll be working in groups

II. Warming up
Тeacher: The Ukrainian folk toy has an extremely rich history. It combines
everything: the life and way of life of the people, customs and traditions, rites and
rituals. Each country has its symbols that are known and recognized in the world.
Ukraine is no exception. Look at my toys . They are made of various natural
materials. Please follow the link. Match the words with the pictures and tell me
what natural materials were used to make toys in Ukraine.
https://wordwall.net/uk/resource/54230768/ukrainian-folk-toy
Тeacher: What material were they made of?

Student: They were made of clay, fabric, straw, wood, vine, sheep’s cheese, and
salted dough.

Тeacher: Look what I've brought you today. This doll is very dear to me.

(The teacher shows a rag doll ) .

It is a talisman for my family
For a happy life.
It is made of threads, fabric
And my granny’s love.
This rag doll was so dear
To my mommy too.
She keeps it for her children
As a precious value.
Тeacher: Do you know the doll’s name? Yes, it’s Motanka Doll. We are focusing
our attention today on this folk toy.
III. Main Part
1)Listening and speaking
Тeacher: Please watch the video. After watching, tell us what you have learned
about this doll.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wty6Kw_5888
2) Reading and writing

Тeacher: Please read the text in your groups very attentively then look at the Word
cloud in detail and choose only those words that are directly related to the topic of
the lesson. Write down them.

Write down three sentences in your copybook using as many words as possible
from the Word cloud .

Text for reading

"The emergence of the Motanka doll."

Ukrainian towels and embroidered shirts are known everywhere, both in

Ukraine and far beyond its borders, but sometimes people know nothing about the
motanka doll. It is wonderful that the traditions of creating and using such dolls
have been preserved and continue to revive. Motanka dolls are ancient family
amulets of Ukrainians.

The first doll-motanka was made more than 5 thousand years ago. The
motanka is a symbol of goodness and prosperity, a symbol of hope for the best,
and a strong sacred object.

The name of the doll - "motanka" - comes from the concept of "to wind",
and the general appearance of such a doll is a human figure, usually a woman or a
child, made of pieces of fabric. The body parts of such a doll were connected by
knots. This doll differs from a typical doll by the absence of face. According to
the ancient popular beliefs, the face inspired a soul in a doll. The soul can be good
or bad. These dolls are made from the natural materials such as (hay, straw, wood,
herbs, dry leaves, grains, seeds). The doll-motanka was decorated by the national
ornaments and by the embroidery. A Ukrainian rag doll must have mandatory
clothing elements that have a certain meaning. The skirt symbolizes the earth, the
shirt denotes three times: past, present, and future; embroidery and beads are
mandatory attributes that represent prosperity. The headdress - a cap, ribbon or
scarf - symbolizes the connection with the sky.

People believed that there was a spirit of ancestors in it and it could pass on
the experience from generation to generation. The Ukrainian people trusted that
this symbol brought them wealth and fortune. They performed a variety of
functions such as the protection of the house, of children, of sleep and of
household. Children liked to play with it. The secrets of making this doll were
passed on from mother to daughter. And these amulets always carry positive
energy.
https://www.wordclouds.com/
(Each group presents its work)
Тeacher: Follow the link and complete the Motanka puzzle. The group that makes
it first will be the winner.
Group1.
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=13ae29b04ce0

Group 2.
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=0ba3028cb839

Group 3
https://www.jigsawplanet.com/?rc=play&pid=372f2bde4625

The teacher checks students' work.

3)Checking up homework

Тeacher: Children, your homework was to prepare some quotes about a toy. Let’s
check it.

Student 1: “Choose your joys and toys wisely - for there is always a price.”- Bert
McCoy

Student 2: A toy a day keeps the sadness away.

Student 3: A day spent with toys, always a day well spent.
Student 4: Sun may rise from the West or day becomes night, but a kid never
stops playing with toys ever.
Student 5: The toy is powerful.
Student 6: Toys are children's words and play is their language. Garry L. Landreth
Student 7: Toys are merely ideas brought to life. Melissa Crawley
4) Project work

Тeacher: Students, look at the pieces of fabric, threads and scissors on your tables.
Watch the master class on making the Angel motanka amulet and try to make this
one yourselves. The toys you will make with your own hands will be sent to our
soldiers to the frontline to protect them.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PcRe30Ahuho

IV. Summing up

Тeacher: Let's summarize our work. Please, composing a senkan about a rag doll.

Student: 1. A rag doll.

2. A small, linen one.

3. To give, protect, defend.

4. The motanka is a symbol of goodness and prosperity.

5. Toy.

Тeacher: So, what have we done at today’s lesson? (Pupils answer.)

All of you took an active part at our lesson and tried to do your best. I’m satisfied
with your project works. They are wonderful. I enjoy your work at the lesson. And
I am sure you have had good practice.

V. Home Assignment
Тeacher: Click on the link and use the hexagons to make the poem I have read to
you in class.
https://www.classtools.net/hexagon/202303-DikCEe
Тeacher: I would like to finish our lesson with the words of M. Rylsky: “ He, who
does not know his past, is not worthy of his future.” Let's revive Ukrainian amulets
together. They will protect our homes and bring the culture and customs of
Ukrainians to the next generations. Weave wreaths, make dolls, paint Easter eggs,
plant kalyna, willow, protect storks, embroider towels and shirts. Let them protect
you from evil, meanness and lies.

The lesson is over. Good-bye.