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Lead-in: Video Sharing
　What does this song talk about More specifically, which festival is celebrated in this song 这首歌讲的是什么？具体而言，这首歌是在庆祝哪个节日？
Unit 3
Celebrations
Lesson 3 Memories of Christmas
Pre-Reading: Activate and share
What do people in the West do to celebrate Christmas Use the pictures and phrases to help you.
　to make Christmas pudding to put up a Christmas tree
　to decorate the house to give/open gifts
　to sing Christmas songs to hang a stocking
In the West, people put up a Christmas tree to celebrate the Christmas....
While-Reading: Skimming
The following is a memory of a woman about Christmas. Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions.
以下是一位女士对圣诞节的回忆。快速阅读文章并回答以下问题。
2. How does the passage mainly develop
这篇文章主要以何种方式展开？
1. What’s the writing style of the passage
这篇文章的写作风格是什么？
While-Reading: Skimming
The following is a memory of a woman about Christmas. Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions.
1. What’s the style of the passage
A
Narrative 记叙文
B
Expository 说明文
C
Argumentative 议论文
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While-Reading: Skimming
The following is a memory of a woman about Christmas. Read the passage quickly and answer the following questions.
2. How does the passage mainly develop
A. Time order. 时间顺序。
B. Space order. 空间顺序。
C. General-to specific order. 总分顺序。
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a made sugar biscuits
b Granny moved in
c had Christmas lunch
d left sugar biscuits out for
Father Christmas
e opened presents
f put a stocking at the end of the bed
g sang Christmas songs
h wrote a letter to Father Christmas
Read the story again. When did these activities happen Complete the timeline.
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November
December
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
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h
a
g
d
f
e
c
Scanning
Read for details: read and fill the timeline table:
Timeline Granny’s Actions/What did they do the Author’s
Feelings
before Christmas
happy/delighted/excited
b. Granny moved in
h. Granny made an effort to help the author to write a letter to Father Christmas
a. Ganny and I made sugar biscuits
g. sang Christmas songs
d.left sugar biscuits out for Father Christmas
f. put a stocking at the end of the bed
Read for details: read and fill the timeline table:
Timeline Granny’s Actions/ What did they do the Author’s
Feelings
during Christmas
after Christmas
A few weeks after Christmas, Granny passed away.
Surprised/Joyful
Sad/Sorrowful
e. opened presents
c. had Christmas lunch
1. Please find any hints in the story that suggest Grandma was in poor health condition.
请在故事中找到任何暗示祖母健康状况不佳的线索。
Tips: You can pay attention to description of Granny’s appearance and behaviour.
建议：你可以注意有关祖母外表和行为的描写。
2. Why didn’t the writer notice it at that time
作者当时为什么没注意到？
While-Reading: Reading for Thinking
1. Please find any hints in the story that suggest Grandma was in poor health condition.
请在故事中找到暗示祖母健康状况不佳的线索。
Appearance: 外表：
① Granny’s grey hair was in a mess. (Para 1, Line 3)
祖母的白发凌乱不堪。
② Her hands were slightly shaky. (Para 2, Line 4)
她的手微微颤抖。
1. Please find any hints in the story that suggest Grandma was in poor health condition.
请在故事中找到暗示祖母健康状况不佳的线索。
Behaviour: 行为：
① After Granny moved in, she spent most of her time on the brown sofa and by the fire. (Para 2, Line 1~2)
祖母搬进来后，大部分时间都在棕色沙发上和炉火旁度过。
② On Christmas Eve, Granny took a seat by the fire. (Para 4, Line 1)
圣诞节前夕，祖母坐在炉火旁。
1. Please find any hints in the story that suggest Grandma was in poor health condition.
请在故事中找到暗示祖母健康状况不佳的线索。
Behaviour: 行为：
③ Granny stayed inside by the fire. (Para11, Line 3~4)
祖母坐在屋里，呆在炉火旁。
④ “Come outside, Granny,” I called, but she just waved. (Para 12)
“出来吧，祖母，”我喊道，但她只是挥了挥手。
2. Why didn’t the writer notice it at that time
作者当时为什么没注意到？
Maybe I was too young, may she hid it too well, or maybe I was just too excited that Christmas was on the way. (Para 1, Line 4~6)
也许（是因为）我太小了，也许（是因为）她把它藏得太好了，也许（是因为）圣诞节就要到了，我太兴奋了。
1.Why did the writer write the passage
A.To describe Christmas.
B.To show traditions about Christmas.
C.To tell about her Christmas gifts.
D.In memory of her Granny.
D
While-Reading: Reading for Thinking
Post-Reading: Sharing & Reflection
Discuss with your partner about a memorable festival you celebrated with family.
和你的同伴讨论一下你和家人一起庆祝的一个难忘的节日。
What are the similar activities between Christmas and Spring Festival
1. People go shopping to purchase something for the coming festivals.
2. People decorate their houses with something beautiful .
3. People have a big reunion dinner to express their good wishes and pray for good luck.
4. People give presents to children, making them happy.
What are the common meanings behind these similar activities
Post-Reading: Cultural Comparison
What are the common meanings behind these similar activities
Spring
Festival
love and good wishes
family reunion
expectations and hopes
inherit(传承)traditional culture
Christmas Day
Post-Reading: Cultural Comparison
1. Winds are blowing, trees have nowhere to hide; parents are aging, sons should be on their side. Yet trees always fret, and sons always regret.
树欲静而风不止，子欲养而亲不待。
As teenagers, we shall be more patient with our family members, cherish them and understand each other.
作为青少年，我们应该对家庭成员多一点耐心，珍惜他们并理解彼此。
Summary
2. Though celebrated in different countries and having different origins, the Spring Festival and the Christmas share the same spirit: family, or we can say, family reunion and love and wishes for our beloved one.
春节与圣诞节，虽在不同国家庆祝且起源各异，却承载着相同的精神内核：家庭。更确切地说，是家庭团圆，是对至亲至爱之人寄予的深情厚意与美好祝愿。
Summary
Homework
1. Basic: Write 5 sentences using the new vocabulary (decorate, stocking, pudding, Father Christmas, music box).
3. Advanced: Write a short paragraph (50-80 words): “Describe a festival memory that is special to you. Why do you remember it ”(Use past tense and emotive language.)
Thanks for cooperation.
Merry Christmas!

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