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Developing ideas—Reading for writing
　　　　　Study of the Text　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
What: The text focuses on the cultural significance of tea in both China and the United Kingdom. It explores the role of tea as a beverage and a symbol of cultural identity and social interaction. The text includes personal anecdotes from Feng Tao and Emma Jones, illustrating how tea is consumed and valued in different contexts. The theme revolves around the importance of tea in daily life and its emotional and cultural connotations.
Why: The author’s intent is to highlight the universal appeal and cultural depth of tea. By sharing personal stories from individuals in different cultural contexts, the text aims to show how tea transcends geographical boundaries and becomes a part of people’s daily lives and identities. The text conveys a sense of nostalgia and belonging associated with tea, suggesting that it is more than just a beverage—it is a medium for connection, comfort, and cultural expression. The author encourages readers to reflect on their own relationship with tea and to appreciate its multifaceted role in society. The text also subtly promotes their cultural understanding and appreciation by showcasing the diverse ways in which tea is valued and enjoyed around the world.
How: The text is structured as a series of narratives and reflective questions, designed to engage readers in a deeper understanding of tea culture. It begins with a direct question about the most popular drink in the world, leading to a discussion on the health benefits and cultural importance of tea. The text uses a conversational tone and personal stories to convey its message. Key phrases and expressions are highlighted to emphasize the emotional connection people have with tea. The text employs the simple present tense to describe general truths and habits, and the simple past tense to recount personal experiences.
　　　　　Teaching Objectives　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
1.understand and compare Feng Tao’s and Emma’s stories about tea, and find out their similarities and differences.
2.learn about tea culture in different countries.
3.write your family story about tea and answer the question “What does tea mean to you ” in it.
　　　　　Teaching Process　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
Teaching Objectives Teaching Activities Effectiveness Evaluation
1.To understand and compare Feng Tao’s and Emma’s stories about tea, and find out their similarities and differences. Step 1　Lead-in 1.Show pictures related to tea and ask students to discuss what they can see in the pictures and what these pictures have in common. 2.Introduce the topic of tea and its cultural significance. Step 2　Fast Reading 1.Have students quickly read the passages about Feng Tao and Emma. 2.Ask students to answer questions about who shared their stories, what kind of tea they drink, and what kind of tea the students know. Evaluate their ability to identify common elements in the pictures. Evaluate students’ ability to extract main ideas and key details from the text. Check their understand-ing of the characters and their tea-drinking habits.
Purpose To help students get a general idea of the text and identify the main characters and their tea-drinking habits.
2.To learn about tea culture in different countries. Step 3　Careful Reading 1.Read the passages carefully, focusing on the tea-drinking habits, locations, and the meaning of tea to Feng Tao and Emma. 2.Answer questions about the type of tea, who they drink tea with, where they drink tea, and what tea means to them. Assess students’ compre-hension of the detailed information in the text. Evaluate their ability to compare and contrast the tea-drinking habits and cultural significance.
Purpose To deepen students’ understanding of the stories and help them to identify specific details about tea culture.
3.To write your family story about tea and answer the question “What does tea mean to you ” in it. Step 4　Post-reading 1.Discuss the similarities and differences between Feng Tao’s and Emma’s stories. 2.Have students share their own tea-related family stories and answer the question “What does tea mean to you ”. Step 5　Language Points 1.Review and practise language points such as “not only…but also…” “as many as…” “more than…” and “It’s no secret that…”. 2.Use examples from the text and create new sentences using these structures. Step 6　Exercise 1.Complete the exercises that involve translating sentences, filling in the blanks, and creating sentences using the language points and vocabulary from the text. 2.Discuss the answers and provide feedback. Assess their understand-ing of the cultural significance of tea and their ability to express their personal thoughts.
Purpose To reflect on the reading and encourage students to share their own experiences and thoughts about tea.
Homework Required: Finish the exercises in your book. Optional: Copy the key sentence patterns learned today and note them down in your accumulation book.
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