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Why do we celebrate festival
book 3 unit 1 Reading and Thinking
By the end of this period, students will be able to :
1. know the reasons and meanings of celebrating festivals.
2. figure out the main structure of the passage by analyzing the main idea of each paragraph.
3.get to know some reading skills by skimming and scanning.
4. express their own ideas on the given topics through critical thinking.
Learning Aims
Now let's read the text and find out
the author's answer
to the question
Why do you think people celebrate different festivals
Pre-Reading
Look at the title and pictures, what will the passage talk about
Why do we celebrate festivals
reason
activities
This passage may talk about the _______ for celebrating festivals.
reasons
people: Chinese and foreigners
WHY DO WE CELEBRATE FESTIVALS
Skim
Identify and underline the “topic sentence” of each paragraph.
Reading Tip (page 5)
Function
position
read for structure
Identify the main ideas(主旨) of each paragraph
Read for structure
Supporting details
introduction
Body
conclusion
The structure of the text
A B C D
para1. Different origins,_________ spirit
para2.
__________ Festival
para3.
_______ of customs
para4.
_________________
para5. ___________ of festivals
structure
common
Harvest
Changes
Commercialisation
Importance
Why do we celebrate festivals
Para. 1
Detailed reading
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 joy, gratitude, love, or peace is common in all festivals.
1. What are the different origins of festivals
2. What is the common spirit of festivals
Read the passage carefully and fill in the blanks.(Para.1)
_______
of festivals
Spirits
Origins
introduction
_______
of festivals
_______of the year
__________
Famous _______
Important _______
seasons
religions
figures
events
joy
gratitude
love
peace
_________
_________
_________
_________
differences
similarities
Different customs and
unique charms
Para. 2
Detailed reading
1. When do people celebrate the harvest festival
2. Why do people celebrate the harvest festival
3. How do people celebrate the harvest festival
the Harvest Festival
when
why
how
After_________________________.
To show____________________________
ancient Egypt Time：
Features：
Europe Features：
China Time：
Features：
springtime
①a parade; ②a great feast with music，dancing and sports
①decorate______________________
_____________________,
the Mid-Autumn Festival
① admire_________________,
② enjoy__________________.
all the crops have been gathered in
that they are grateful for the year's supply of food.
show gratitude to nature
②get together____________________
churches and town halls
with flowers and fruit
to celebrate over a meal
the shining moon
delicious mooncakes
Para 2
Para 2
Key words: different cultures, similar festival
Further thinking
Q: What’s the function of the examples in Paragraph 2
A.To show the harvest festival is the most important in Egypt and China.
B.To show the festival is celebrated in almost every cultures.
C.To show the ways people celebrate it have changed.
D.To show all the people are grateful for the supply of crops.
√
It featured a parade and a great feast with music
①decorate churches
and town halls with
flowers and fruit,
②get together to
celebate over a meal
In China
admire shining moon
enjoy delicious food
customs do not always stay the same
Para. 3
Detailed reading
What festival customs have changed over time
Chinese Spring Festival
Halloween
Before
Nowadays
Lighting
firecrackers
Religious origins
Festival for children
Why
to avoid air pollution
Para. 3
The changes of customs
Please read Para.3 and complete the table.
Be forbidden
By examples
Customs
/ By contrast
Para.3
How does the author develop this paragraph
Para. 4
Detailed reading
1. How do people think of the commercialisation of festivals
2. What is the writer's attitude towards the commercialisation of
festivals
n.商业化
Views
1.some
festivals shouldn’t be commercialised
the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
festivals’ commercialisaiton
Q: What views towards commercial festival
2. others
Although some believe festivals should not be commercialized, others believe the increase in spending is good for the economy and public happiness.
Para. 4
Further thinking
What’s the writer’s attitude towards the commercialization of festivals
A. Negative B. Indifferent C. Not mentioned D. Supportive
√
The significance of festivals
Significance
people’s wishes, beliefs, faiths, and attitudes to life.
us understand we came from,
we are, and to appreciate.
us to relax and enjoy life, and to forget about our work for a little while.
reflect
allow
help
what
where
who
Para. 5
the key word of this article “common”
What do most festivals seem to have in common Why do you think people around the world find these things important
Human beings are no different. We share the same feelings, the same past and will share the same future.
Customs can change, but festival values should stay the same.
a community of shared future for mankind
Summary
Introduction of festivals around the world
The harvest festival
The importance of festivals
The change of customs
Commercial festivals
Retell the text according to the chart.
Summary
Homework
Polish the draft of the international festival, and make it into a passage.
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