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Why Do We Celebrate Festivals CONTENTSⅠ. Analysis of Contents＆StudentsⅡ. Teaching ObjectivesⅢ.Teaching MethodsⅣ. Teaching ProceduresⅣ. Blackboard Design
Think:
Why do we celebrate festivals
in China
Mid-auaumm Fostival-
Why do you think people celebrate different festivals
To show their gratitude
To memorize of our ancestors
To honor people
To allow us to relax and enjoy life
Lead-in
people:Chinese and foreigners
The article might be about
some festivals in China,even around the
world and the reasons why the people celebrate them.
reason/purpose
Why do[we celebrate festivals
Look at the title and pictures, what will the passage talk about
Prediction
read for structure
Skim
identify and underline the“topic sentence”of each paragraph
Reading Tip(page 5) Identify the main idea of a
paragraph
Identifying the main ideas of paragraphs is necessary when analysing a text.
Most paragraphs will have a“topic
sentence"that tells vou the paraaraph's main idea.It is often the first sentence, but sometimes it is found elsewhere in the paragraph.
position
Function
Do you know any customs which have changed over time Pre-readingCustoms play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits nd celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.Topic Sentence While-readingFunctionDirectionWhile-readingReading SkillKey wordsCustoms play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.Q. What are the main reasons for the changes While-readingCustoms play a significant role in festivals , but sometimes they can change over time. With the development of modern society and the spread of new ideas, some traditions may fade away and others may be established. One example is the typical Chinese Spring Festival custom of lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spirits and celebrate the new year. Nowadays, many big cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollution. Another example is Halloween , which slowly became an exciting festival for children, in spite of its religious origins.People used lighting firecrackers to drive away the evil spiritsMany cities have given up this custom in order to avoid air pollutionIt becomes a exciting festival for childrenIt had religious originsBe establishedWhile-readingFade away
What do most festivals seem to have in common
Festivals are celebrated all around the world.They have a wide range of origins, such as the seasons of the year,religions,famous figures,and important events.Every festival has its different customs and unique charms.However , no matter how different
they may seem,all over the world,the spirit of sharing joygratitude,love,or peace s common in allfestivals.
read for details-para1:common
After all the crops have been gathered in.
To show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.
In ancient Egypt:
it featured a parade and a great feast with music,dancing and sports.
In some European countries:
people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit and get together to celebrate over a meal.
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China:
families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes.
when
why
the
harvest
festival
Read the second paragraph and describe the harvest festivals around the world.
The harvest festival
how
to avoid air pollution
o
nowadays
many big cities give up this
custom
an exciting festival for children
Halloween religious
origins
Read the Paragraph 3,then complete the chart.
The changing customs
festivals In tne past
Spring
festival
light fire
crackers
Why
shopping makes it easier to spend money.
2.Is there any different attitudes to the change If any,what are they
4.Read paragraph 4,and answer the questions.
1.Why are festivals becoming commercial
Because businesses take advantage of them and online
Q2:Are there any diffferent attitudes to the commercialization of festivals If any,what are they
1.some good for the economy andpublic happiness
attitudes
2.others
Festivals should notbe commercialized.
mercialization of festivals
Q3:What's the writer's attitude towards the
commercialization of festivals
A.Negative B.Indifferent d.Not mentioned D.Supportive
Futher Thinking
Shanghai’s Halloween PartyHow do you see Halloween in Shanghai Post-readingShanghai’s Halloween PartyPost-readingThere’s nothing wrong with this ‘Chinese-fied’ Halloween.‘中国化’后的万圣节活动这没什么不好吧SummaryHomework★Draw a mind map of the first three paragraphs. (Compulsive)▲Write a short passageonthe changes of the festivalsaccording to the expository structure.（Optional）

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