资源简介 (共20张PPT)必修二Unit 2 Let’s celebrate!Understanding ideas:The Real Father ChristmasWhile-readingPost-readingcontentPre-readingPre-readingMERRY CHRISTMAS01Activity 1 View&Lead-in(3min)Watch the pictures and discuss the questions in groups.1. Why do people celebrate Christmas 2. What do you know about Santa Claus Christmas(25 December)2. Santa Claus,also known as Saint Nicholas , Father Christmas ,or simply “Santa” , is a legendary figure who,in many Western cultures, brings gifts to the homes of the good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve.1. Christmas or Christmas Day is an annual christian holiday celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s also widely celebrated by many non-christians.authortitleeditorA book’s cover1. What does “real” mean 2. What kind of books are written by Tolkien 3. What is the relationship between the author and editor Activity 2 Observe&Predict(4min)Look at the cover of the book and the title to know some background information and make predictions.While-readingMERRY CHRISTMAS02A. Introduce the author J.R.R. Tolkien and his book.B. Introduce the book Letters from Father Christmas.C. A book review of Letters from Father Christmas.1. Read the passage quickly and find out the main idea.Tips: Refer to the title, topic sentences and the pictures.Read for main ideaWhat is Letters from Father Christmas about Activity 3 Read&Summarize(6min)Read for the structureA book reviewPart 1 (Para. ______)Part 2 (Para. ______)Part 3 (Para. ______)1-2A book review is a critical evaluation of the book, movie, or any other literary work. It has two goals: the first is to inform the readers about the content of the book, and the second is to evaluate your judgment about the book. A book review is more than a book report.3-45BackgroundContent of the bookReview/Comment2. Read the passage and know the structure of a book review.Activity 3 Read&Summarize(6min)1.Read the passage and answer the question.Why did Tolkien write these letters To keep the magic of Father Christmas alive for his four children.Read for details of the backgroundActivity 4 Read&Explore(8min)Letters from Father ChristmasJ.R.R. Tolkiena North Pole stampa handwritten letter fromFather ChristmasFather Christmas’s life andadventures at the North Poleclimbed the North Polefell through the roofhow he could not stop hishelpers playing gamesComplete the notes with expressions from the passage.2. Find some details in the passage and complete the notes.Read for details of the contentActivity 4 Read&Explore(8min)1. Appreciate the letters and find out some details.the first letterThe last lettera North Pole stampevery Christmasmore than twenty yearsActivity 5 Read&Analyze(10min)*changed as children got olderWhat are these letters like handwritten letters with beautiful illustrationsshakyWhat does it indicate A father ’s strong love for children.1. Appreciate the letters and find out some details.Activity 5 Read&Analyze(10min)2. Read and find the author’s purpose.What does the book intend to tell us Love is giving!Spirit of festivalsWe can share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time.Read for details of the commentActivity 5 Read&Analyze(10min)What does the “real” imply in the title Tolkien behaved like Father Christmas.Anyone who is giving is the real Father Christmas.Further thinking for the title3. Read and undestand the meaning of the title.Activity 5 Read&Analyze(10min)Further thinking for the title.What's your understanding of the title---The Real Father Christmas 1. The real Father Christmas was actually Tolkien himself.2. Tolkien is the real Father Christmas, because he wrote letters using the name “Father Christmas”.3. Tolkien’s love and care for his children make him very like Father Christmas.3. Read and undestand the meaning of the title.Activity 5 Read&Analyze(10min)Post-readingMERRY CHRISTMAS031. Would you like to read the book Letters from Father Christmas Give your reasons.Possible version:We get to know the spirit of festivalsWe can share the true spirit of giving at Christmas time.……Discuss with partners and share in class.2. What is the most special gift you have received from your family Why is it special to you Activity 6 Think&Share(8min)A book reviewThe Real Father Christmasbackground topic; name; authorcontent Father Christmas's life and adventurescomment the giving spirit; the real Father ChristmasSummary(1min)write a letter to recommend the book to your friend-tom,giving at least two reasons for recommendation.Dear Tom ,Dear Tom,I’m more than delighted to recommend the book-Letters from Father Christmas by J.R.R. Tolkien to you ,which kept me reading all night. Below are several reasons for my high recommendation.First of all,____________________________________________________.What’s more, _______________________________________________________________.Finally,_______________________________________________________________.In conclusion, the book is well worth reading again and again.Yours ,You may be given:HomeworkThank you! 展开更多...... 收起↑ 资源预览