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Reading and Thinking
Unit1 Festivals and Celebrations
1. To know festivals and why we celebrate them.
2. To identify the main ideas of paragraph when analyzing a text.
3. To talk about the faded festivals and express your feelings.
What festivals can you find in this video
For the dead
Watch a video about festivals around the world.
Lead-in
What festivals can you find in this video
To honour people
Watch a video about festivals around the world.
Lead-in
ANALYSIS OF CONTENTWhatHowCommon featuresChangesInfluences of different festivalsStructureIntroduction Para.1Body Para. 2 3 4Summary Para. 5Languageinvolves new words aboutfestival activitiescountries and festivalsExposition WritingANALYSIS OF STUDENTSTarget Students:Senior 1Language Levels＆Characteristics:1.They are middle-level in English and they can express simple ideas in English.2.Students are very excited about festivals celebrations because festivals always bring them much fun. As a result , they will be interested in this unit ' s topic .What they will learn:1. the changes and significance of festivals .2. the logical development and writing structure of exposition.
Discussion:Why do you think people celebrate different festivals
to celebrate an event
to celebrate a time of the year
to have fun with friends and family
Why do we celebrate festivals
What is the text type of this article
A. Exposition (说明文)
B. Argumentation (议论文)
C. Narration (记叙文)
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WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS
Skim
identify and underline the “topic sentence” of each paragraph
Reading Tip (page 5)
Function
position
Topic sentences:
Tip: The other sentences mainly serve to give details, to explain, or to illustrate(阐明) the main idea.
Read for structure
Talks about the origins and spirits of festivals.
It describes the harvest festival, customs changes and commercialized festivals
It explains the significance of festivals
introduction
Body
supporting details
conclusion
Q.What kind of writing is the passage
A. a(n) narration B. exposition C. argumentation
para1. Different origins,_________ spirit
para2.
__________ Festival
para3.
_______ of customs
para4.
_________________
para5. ___________ of festivals
common
Harvest
Changes
Commercialisation
Importance
importance， commercialization(商业化)， harvest，common，changes
Why do we celebrate festivals
FunctionDirectionWhile-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-readingRead the second paragraph and describe the harvest festivals around the world.
After all the crops have been gathered in.
To show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.
it featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing and sports.
the harvest festival
when
why
how
people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit and get together to celebrate over a meal.
families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes.
In ancient Egypt:
In some European countries:
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China:
The harvest festival
festivals In the past nowadays
Spring
festival
Halloween
light fire
crackers
religious origins
many big cities give up this custom
an exciting festival for children
Why
to avoid air pollution
Read the Paragraph 3, then complete the chart.
The changing
customs
Detailed reading
Para. 2: Of all the traditional festivals, the harvest festival can be found in almost everyculture.
Read paragraph 2 and answer the questions:
1. When do the agricultural festivals take place
A. It takes place after sowing seeds.
B. It takes place after all the crops have been gathered in.
C. It takes place after the fruits have been sold.
2. Why do people celebrate the agricultural festivals
A. To show that they are grateful for the year’s supply of food.
B. To earn extra money.
C. To express wishes to their friends.
Read the second paragraph and describe the harvest festivals around the world.
After all the crops have been gathered in.
To show that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.
it featured a parade and a great feast with music, dancing and sports.
the harvest festival
when
why
how
people decorate churches and town halls with flowers and fruit and get together to celebrate over a meal.
families gather to admire the shining moon and enjoy delicious moon cakes.
In ancient Egypt:
In some European countries:
During the Mid-Autumn Festival in China:
The harvest festival
festivals In the past nowadays
Spring
festival
Halloween
light fire
crackers
religious origins
many big cities give up this custom
an exciting festival for children
Why
to avoid air pollution
Read the Paragraph 3, then complete the chart.
The changing
customs
Work in pairs!
Share your ideas with your partner.
Share your idea!
Critical Thinking
Which do you prefer The Spring Festival or Christmas
In pairs, discuss “ Should we celebrate western festivals ”
1. Finish the exercises book onPage 6-9.
2. Preview Discovering Useful Structures on page 6.
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